ROQUE...

filing of COC, Roque said he changed his mind and decided to pursue his initial plan to run for senator to go after the “corrupt and stupid” government officials.

“’Yung ating puso talaga ay nasa Senado... Papakita po natin sa talino, sa katapangan at sa integridad na maninilbihan po tayo ng tapat sa taumbayan (My heart is at the... We will show that intelligence, bravery, and integrity are enough to serve the people with honesty),” he said.

Roque said he would continue to support the Duterte government, even after he decided to run under PRP and not PDP-Laban.

“I would wish that the President will endorse me. Until now, I think he is the best president under existing conditions. And of course, I will continue to defend the President kahit ano po ang mangyari (whatever happens), even if I will cease to speak for him,” he said.

Roque served as Duterte’s spokesperson and presidential adviser on human rights. Before being appointed in the executive, he was a representative of Kabayan party-list. (SunStar Philippines)