Roque's asylum bid denied, says DILG; former spokesperson denies
Philippine Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's asylum request in Austria has been denied. However, Roque has denied this claim, creating a discrepancy in official statements.
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