Castro to Phlilippines envoys: Don’t harbor fugitive RoqueMANILA, Philippines — Continuing her word war with the fugitive Harry Roque, Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro has advised the former presidential spokesman not to be a source of fake news. Bernas is the daughter of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who is an ally of the Dutertes, just like Roque. “What we said is that as a representative of the Philippines, it would not be good to harbor a fugitive,” Castro pointed out. It would be better to help a fugitive return to the Philippines,” she added. “I categorically affirm that no Philippine diplomat is legally or ethically permitted to refuse assistance to a Filipino citizen based solely on unproven allegations,” Roque said.

Source: Philippine Star January 14, 2026 16:32 UTC