Roque to challenge House quad-committee’s contempt order in court | INQToday
Summary
TLDRFormer presidential spokesperson Harry Roque plans to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and a petition for certiorari with the Supreme Court, contesting the House of Representatives' contempt order against him. He claims the committee abused its discretion in demanding private documents like tax returns and financial statements. Roque, linked to the Lucky South 99 POGO hub in Pampanga, denies any involvement, and the case is ongoing.
Takeaways
- 📜 Harry Roque, a former presidential spokesperson, plans to file a remedy before the Supreme Court regarding the House of Representatives' contempt order against him.
- 🚨 Roque mentioned he will file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in case of arrest by legislative authorities and a petition for certiorari, claiming the committee abused its discretion.
- 🗓 He was cited for contempt again for failing to attend a hearing and submit required documents such as tax returns and financial statements.
- 🏛️ The House of Representatives has been persistently requesting documents from Roque to prove he did not benefit from Philippine offshore gaming operations.
- 📄 Roque filed a motion to quash the subpoena, but it was denied, emphasizing public welfare over personal privacy.
- 🔗 Roque is linked to the raid on a POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hub, with his signature found on documents at the site.
- 👤 He accompanied Cassandra Leong, a stakeholder of Whirlwind Corporation, to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation for a POGO license issue.
- ❌ Roque has repeatedly denied any links with the POGO hub, stating he only provided assistance and does not work for the companies involved.
- 🏢 Authorities are investigating alleged crimes at Lucky South 99, including torture, kidnapping, and abduction, where Roque's involvement is under scrutiny.
Q & A
Who is Harry Roque and what is his recent legal action?
-Harry Roque is a former presidential spokesperson who plans to file a remedy before the Supreme Court regarding the House of Representatives' contempt order against him.
What does the term 'remedy' refer to in this context?
-In this context, 'remedy' refers to a legal action or petition that Harry Roque intends to file in response to the contempt order issued by the House of Representatives.
What is the specific legal action that Roque mentioned he would take if arrested?
-Roque mentioned he would file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus if he is arrested by legislative authorities.
What is a writ of habeas corpus and why would Roque file it?
-A writ of habeas corpus is a legal action that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, so that the court can determine the legality of the detention. Roque would file it to challenge his arrest if it occurs.
What is the second petition that Roque claims to file, and why?
-The second petition Roque claims to file is a petition for certiorari, as he believes the House committee abused its discretion in requesting private documents.
What is a petition for certiorari and what does it imply in Roque's case?
-A petition for certiorari is a legal request made to a higher court to review a lower court's decision. In Roque's case, it implies he seeks to challenge the legality of the House committee's decision to request his private documents.
Why was Harry Roque cited for contempt by the House committee?
-Harry Roque was cited for contempt because he failed to attend the hearing and submit the documents required by the panel, such as tax returns and a statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth.
What was the motion filed by Roque in response to the House's request for documents?
-Roque filed a motion to quash the subpoena issued by the House, which was denied after a representative argued that public welfare takes precedence over personal privacy.
What is the connection between Harry Roque and the Philippine offshore gaming operator hubs?
-Harry Roque is being linked to the raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga, after documents with his signature were found there.
What was the nature of Roque's involvement with Whirlwind Corporation and Lucky South 99?
-Roque has been accused of having links to the POGO hub operated by Lucky South 99, but he denies any direct involvement, stating he only assisted Whirlwind Corporation, which leased land to Lucky South 99, in settling unpaid taxes for a POGO license.
What are the alleged crimes that authorities are investigating at Lucky South 99?
-Authorities are looking into alleged crimes committed at Lucky South 99, including torture, kidnapping, and forceful abduction.
Outlines
📜 Harry Roque's Legal Actions Against Contempt Order
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque plans to file a remedy with the Supreme Court regarding the House of Representatives' contempt order against him. In an online interview on September 13, he announced his intention to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus if arrested by legislative authorities and a petition for certiorari, claiming the House's abuse of discretion in requesting his private documents. Roque was cited for contempt again after failing to attend a hearing and submit required documents, including tax returns and a financial statement. He stated that he would leave it to the judiciary to decide on the legality of the contempt order. Jonathan Keith Flores, a representative, moved to cite Roque for contempt due to non-compliance with a subpoena. Despite Roque's motion to quash the subpoena being denied, he is linked to the raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub, where documents bearing his signature were found. Roque denies any connection to the hub, stating he only provided assistance and does not work for the companies involved. Authorities are investigating alleged crimes at the hub, including torture and kidnapping.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Contempt order
💡Writ of Habeas Corpus
💡Petition for Certiorari
💡Tax returns
💡Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN)
💡Subpoena
💡Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)
💡Lucky South 99
💡Whirlwind Corporation
💡Criminal allegations
Highlights
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque plans to file a remedy before the Supreme Court against the House of Representatives' contempt order.
Roque intends to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in case of arrest by legislative authorities.
He also plans to file a petition for certiorari, claiming the committee abused its discretion in requesting private documents.
Roque was cited for contempt again by the Quad Committee for failing to attend a hearing and submit required documents.
The required documents include tax returns and a statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth.
Roque stated he will leave it to the Judiciary to decide on the legality of the contempt order.
Jonathan Keith Flores, a representative, moved to cite Roque for contempt due to non-compliance with the subpoena.
The House has been requesting key documents from Roque to prove he did not benefit from Philippine offshore gaming operator hubs.
Roque filed a motion to quash the subpoena, but it was denied.
Batangas representative Jille Lirio noted that public welfare takes precedence over personal privacy.
Roque is being linked to the Raid Pogo Hub in Porac, Pampanga.
Documents with Roque's signature were found in the hub by operatives.
It was revealed that Roque once accompanied a Whirlwind Corporation stakeholder to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation.
The purpose of the visit was for the settlement of unpaid taxes for a Pogo license.
Roque has repeatedly denied having any links with the Pogo Hub.
He stated that he only assisted and does not work for Lucky South 99 or Whirlwind Corporation.
Authorities are investigating alleged crimes at Lucky South 99, including torture, kidnapping, and forceful abduction.
Transcripts
former presidential spokesperson Harry
Rock will file a remedy before The
Supreme Court regarding the House of
Representatives Squad committees newest
contempt order against him in an online
interview on Thursday September 13 Ro
said he will file a petition for a RIT
of habas Corpus in case she is arrested
by the Legislative authorities and a
petition for sirari as he claims the
quad committee abused its discretion in
requesting private
documents Rock was cited for contempt
Again by the quad Comm ite after he
failed to attend the hearing and submit
the documents required by the panel such
as tax returns and a statement of assets
liabilities and net worth when asked if
he will no longer attend the hearings
Roa said he will leave it to the
Judiciary to decide if that contempt
order is legal during Thursday's hearing
bidon Second District representative
Jonathan Keith Flores moved to site Rock
for contempt due to his continued
non-compliance with the lower chamber
subena the house has been asking rocki
to submit key documents that would prove
that he did not benefit from Philippine
offshore gaming operator hubs Rock filed
a motion to quash the subena but it was
denied after Batangas representative
jille lro noted that public welfare
takes privacy over personal privacy rock
is being linked to the raid Pogo Hub in
porak Pampanga luy South 99 after
documents with his signature were found
in the hub by operatives eventually it
was revealed that he once accompanied
Cassandra Leong a stakeholder of
Whirlwind Corporation to the Philippine
amusement and Gaming Corporation for the
settlement of unpaid Jews for a pogo
license the former presidential
spokesperson has repeatedly denied
having any links with the Pogo Hub
saying that he only assisted on and that
he neither works for Lucky South 99 nor
Whirlwind corporation which leased land
to Lucky South authorities are looking
into alleged crimes committed at lucky
South 99 including torture kidnapping
and forceful abduction
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