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Congressional Quad Committee Hearing: Harry Roque Grilled by Migs Nograles Over POGO Links During a tense session of the congressional quad committee hearing, Harry Roque found himself under intense scrutiny as Margarita "Migs" Nograles grilled him over his alleged connections to POGO operations. Roque, known for his legal acumen, seemed to have an answer for everything, skillfully dodging direct answers and diverting the conversation whenever possible. Nograles questioned Roque about his ties to Biancham Holdings and Trading and PH2 Corporation , particularly concerning their involvement in the development of properties that were allegedly linked to POGO activities. Despite the pointed questions, Roque continuously deflected, insisting that the properties were intended for legitimate business purposes like BPO operations and not for POGO. He even offered to submit documents to prove that no part of the development was ever meant for POGO, yet his explanations only seeme

  Congressional Hearing Reveals Discrepancies in Asset Declarations of Prominent Public Figure In a riveting congressional hearing, former Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque, faced intense scrutiny over the accuracy and transparency of his financial declarations. The inquiry, spearheaded by Congresswoman Jinky Luistro, delved deep into the intricate details of Roque’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), raising serious questions about his compliance with the law. Roque's SALN Under the Microscope Atty. Roque confidently asserted that his SALN was a true reflection of his audited financial statements, emphasizing his adherence to Republic Act No. 3019, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, as well as Republic Act No. 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. He revealed that his latest declared net worth stood at an impressive ₱124 million, underscoring his claim of full transparency. However, the session too

  The Chilling Testimony: Uncovering a Systematic Pattern of Extrajudicial Killings In a gripping congressional joint Quad Committee Hearing, Congressman Johnny Pimentel led the interpolation, directing his inquiries to Mr. Leopoldo "Tata" Tan, Jr. The questions revolved around a detailed affidavit submitted by Mr. Tan, shedding light on a chilling narrative involving extrajudicial killings allegedly sanctioned by high-ranking officials.  Direct Orders from a High-Ranking Officer The session began with Congressman Pimentel confirming Mr. Tan's identity and establishing a rapport. He then focused on the contents of Tan’s affidavit, specifically the events of July 2016 when SPO4 Arthur Narsolis approached Tan with a grim task. According to Tan, Narsolis informed him of a job—an assassination order—on behalf of unnamed higher-ups, implying a green light from the top brass. This job involved the killing of individuals, a task that Tan understood to mean murder. The Murders an