Duterte said Roque would attend the Cabinet meeting after his trip to Japan next week. Journalist Ellen Tordesillas first reported that Abella would soon be replaced by Roque as Duterte’s spokesman. Human rights to be tackledRoque on Saturday said he accepted the position to be able to address human rights issues surrounding the Duterte government. “I must also stress that my position on human rights has not changed. I am a firm advocate for the protection and preservation of fundamental human rights of all persons.

Source: Manila Times October 28, 2017 16:18 UTC