It would be “explosive,” according to incoming presidential spokesman Harry Roque, who will succeed Ernesto Abella as President Rodrigo Duterte’s mouthpiece next week. Unlike Abella, who was only placed in the limelight when he became presidential spokesman, Roque is used to facing members of the media as a human rights lawyer. Roque sees good relationship with the mediaWhile known for his tirades and his outspoken opinions, Roque does not expect an antagonistic relationship with members of the media. I accepted the post thinking this could be the best avenue for me to influence this administration on matters involving human rights,” he said. “My mandate as an advocate of human rights is to protect and promote human rights,” he said.

Source: Philippine Star October 31, 2017 07:27 UTC