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Roque ready to face Senate inquiry on POGOS
The Philippine Star
|July 12, 2024
Accused of facilitating the granting of license to an online gaming operator now being linked to illegal activities, former presidential spokesman Harry Roque should face the Senate to give his side on the allegations, Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday.
In a text message to The STAR, Roque said, “I will be there (at the hearing).”
“Anyone accused of anything has a right to face his accuser and air his side. I believe that these are serious allegations which secretary Roque should clarify,” Escudero said.
“I believe that the committee will most likely invite him to get his side on this issue. I hope secretary Roque will make use of this opportunity,” Escudero said.
Earlier, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. chairman Alejandro Tengco revealed that Roque assisted in seeking a license for Lucky South 99, the Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Porac, Pampanga raided recently for human trafficking.
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