Roque, 11 others on immigration lookout - DOJ

An immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) has been issued against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. and 11 other persons of interest in the investigation on the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga.

- DAPHNE GALVEZ

In a three-page order, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Roque and the 11 others "may attempt to place themselves beyond the reach of the legal processes of the DOJ by leaving the country."

This is considering the gravity of the possible charges and the wide media coverage and public attention the case has gained over the past months.

"Hence, we deem the issuance of an ILBO against the subject persons in order to at least monitor the itineraries of their flight, travel and/or whereabouts," the order, signed by Remulla, read.

Named in the ILBO were Roque; Katherine Cassandra Li Ong, the authorized representative of the Porac POGO hub, and former Technology and Livelihood Resource Center deputy director general Dennis Cunanan, among others.