MANILA, Philippines — Acid-tongued President Rodrigo Duterte has named Kabayan Partylist Representative Harry Roque, a tough-talking solon who gained prominence as a human rights lawyer, as his new spokesperson. Roque is expected to formally take over the tasks of spokesman after Duterte's three-day working visit to Japan from October 29 to 31. Roque will be replacing spokesperson Ernesto Abella, who has a rank of undersecretary and is a pastor by profession. ReactionsIn an open letter dated Thursday, October 26, Bertha Justice Network urged Roque to reconsider Duterte’s offer to be his new presidential spokesman. “As the Bertha Justice Network, we strive to bring about a more just world and human rights for all.

Source: Philippine Star October 28, 2017 01:35 UTC