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MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday denied the petition for a writ of amparo filed by former presidential spokesperson Herminio “Harry” Roque Jr.
Roque filed the petition following the House of Representatives Quad Committee’s (Quadcom) contempt and detention orders against him in connection with the panel’s inquiry on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
He claimed the contempt and detention orders threatened his rights to life, liberty, and security.
“The Court denied Roque’s prayer for the writ of amparo. It held that amparo is not the proper remedy against Congressional contempt and detention orders. The scope of amparo is limited to extralegal killings and enforced disappearances, or threats thereof, which are not present in this case,” SC spokesperson Camille Ting told reporters.
In its order, the SC directed the House Quadcom to comment on Roque’s petition for prohibition.
Roque has also asked the tribunal to prohibit the committee from arresting him, and requiring him to attend future hearings and produce various documents. — Benjamin Pulta (PNA)
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