Roque dropped from list of lawmakers

Harry Roque

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (File photo by JOAN BONDOC / Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has been officially removed from the list of members of the House Representatives ‘ 17th Congress.

During the regular session on Wednesday, Majority Floor Leader Rodolfo Fariñas announced that Roque was already dropped from the roll call.

President Duterte tapped Roque to replace former Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, now a Foreign Affairs undersecretary, last Oct. 28.

Duterte also appointed the former House lawmaker as the presidential adviser for human rights.

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