INCOMING Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday warned administration critics they risked being hit by hollow blocks if they would throw stones at President Rodrigo Duterte. If, in the past, you were able to throw stones without anyone hitting back, be warned that if you throw stones, I won’t just throw stones [back] but hollow blocks,” Roque said in a video posted on Communications Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson’s blog. Harry RoqueContrary to Roque’s pronouncements, however, President Duterte himself launched profanity-laced rants against those viewed as critical of the administration—including the European Union, the United Nations, media companies and members of the political opposition. Praising Roque, a human rights lawyer, Duterte said he believed the former minority solon would be able to meet his expectations. Abella, meanwhile, reported to have been offered an ambassadorial post, expressed support for Roque who would soon speak on behalf of Duterte.

Source: The Standard October 30, 2017 17:06 UTC