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| {{Short description|Filipina politician and mayor of Pandi, Bulacan}} | |||
| {{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| | name = Rico Roque | | name = Rico Roque | ||
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| | term_start = June 30, 2019 | | term_start = June 30, 2019 | ||
| | term_end = | | term_end = | ||
| | predecessor = | | predecessor = Celestino T. Marquez | ||
| | successor = | | successor = | ||
| | term_start2 = June 30, 2010 | | term_start2 = June 30, 2010 | ||
| | term_end2 = June 30, 2016 | | term_end2 = June 30, 2016 | ||
| | predecessor2 = | | predecessor2 = Roberto Magsaysay Oca Jr. | ||
| | successor2 = | | successor2 = Celestino T. Marquez | ||
| | birth_date = | | birth_date = | ||
| | birth_place = | | birth_place = | ||
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| | occupation = Politician | | occupation = Politician | ||
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| ⚫ | '''Enrico "Rico" Agustin Roque''' is a Filipino politician who served as the mayor of ], ]. He served two terms as mayor, first from 2010 to 2016, and then since 2019. He is a member of the National Unity Party (NUP). He gained public attention in December 2024 following his arrest on rape charges. | ||
| == Political career == | |||
| ⚫ | '''Enrico "Rico" Agustin Roque''' is a Filipino politician who served as the mayor of ], ]. He served two terms as mayor, first from 2010 to 2016, and then since 2019. He is a member of the National Unity Party (NUP). He gained public attention in December 2024 following his arrest on rape charges | ||
| ⚫ | Roque first served as mayor of Pandi, a municipality in Bulacan province, from 2010 to 2016. After a three-year gap, he returned to office in 2019. He held this position until his arrest in December 2024.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |author= |date=December 18, 2024 |title=Pandi, Bulacan mayor, 2 others nabbed for rape |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2016747/pandi-bulacan-mayor-2-others-nabbed-for-rape |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |archive-date=December 19, 2024 |access-date=December 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241219084619/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2016747/pandi-bulacan-mayor-2-others-nabbed-for-rape |url-status=live }}</ref> During his tenure, he was affiliated with the ]. | ||
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== Legal issues == | ||
| ⚫ | Roque first served as mayor of Pandi, a municipality in Bulacan province, from 2010 to 2016. After a three-year gap, he returned to office in 2019. He held this position until his arrest in December 2024.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |author= |date=December 18, 2024 |title=Pandi, Bulacan mayor, 2 others nabbed for rape |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2016747/pandi-bulacan-mayor-2-others-nabbed-for-rape |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}</ref> During his tenure, he was affiliated with the ]. | ||
| == Legal Issues == | |||
| On December 18, 2024, Roque was arrested along with two others at his residence in Pandi, Bulacan by operatives from the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG).<ref>{{cite news |title=Pandi, Bulacan mayor, 2 others arrested for alleged rape |author= |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/12/18/pandi-mayor-arrested-for-rape |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The arrest was made in connection with rape charges filed in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bulacan mayor arrested over 2019 rape charges |author= |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/bulacan-mayor-arrested-2019-rape-charges |publisher=Rappler |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> A warrant of arrest was issued by Judge Georgina Alvaro of the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 78.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bulacan mayor, 2 others arrested over rape complaint |author= |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/12/19/bulacan-mayor-arrested-rape |publisher=The Philippine Star |date=December 19, 2024}}</ref> | On December 18, 2024, Roque was arrested along with two others at his residence in Pandi, Bulacan by operatives from the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG).<ref>{{cite news |title=Pandi, Bulacan mayor, 2 others arrested for alleged rape |author= |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/12/18/pandi-mayor-arrested-for-rape |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The arrest was made in connection with rape charges filed in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bulacan mayor arrested over 2019 rape charges |author= |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/bulacan-mayor-arrested-2019-rape-charges |publisher=Rappler |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> A warrant of arrest was issued by Judge Georgina Alvaro of the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 78.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bulacan mayor, 2 others arrested over rape complaint |author= |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/12/19/bulacan-mayor-arrested-rape |publisher=The Philippine Star |date=December 19, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| The two other individuals arrested with Roque were identified as James Blanco, a municipal councilor, and Justine Manalastas.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pandi, Bulacan mayor, others arrested for alleged rape |author= |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/2024/12/18/pandi-mayor-others-arrested-for-rape |publisher=GMA Network |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=James Blanco, kalaban sa rape case ni Pandi Mayor Enrico Roque, identified as municipal councilor |author= |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2024/12/18/james-blanco-pandi-mayor-rape-case |publisher=PEP.ph |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> The arrests were made following a complaint filed by a 21-year-old woman.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pandi mayor, councilor arrested for rape complaints |author= |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2024/12/18/pandi-mayor-councilor-rape-complaint |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> | The two other individuals arrested with Roque were identified as James Blanco, a municipal councilor, and Justine Manalastas.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pandi, Bulacan mayor, others arrested for alleged rape |author= |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/2024/12/18/pandi-mayor-others-arrested-for-rape |publisher=GMA Network |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=James Blanco, kalaban sa rape case ni Pandi Mayor Enrico Roque, identified as municipal councilor |author= |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2024/12/18/james-blanco-pandi-mayor-rape-case |publisher=PEP.ph |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> The arrests were made following a complaint filed by a 21-year-old woman.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pandi mayor, councilor arrested for rape complaints |author= |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2024/12/18/pandi-mayor-councilor-rape-complaint |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=December 18, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| On December 23, 2024, Roque was released from jail, and the Office of the City Prosecutor in Caloocan City reinvestigated the charges. His camp stated that the allegations were false, fabricated, politically motivated, and a clear form of harassment. Meanwhile, Roque's lawyer, John Ree Doctor, mentioned that the case is still ongoing and will be returned to the City Prosecutor's Office for proper process and reinvestigation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Court releases Pandi mayor, orders rape charges reinvestigated |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/930749/court-releases-pandi-mayor-orders-rape-charges-reinvestigated/story/ |date=2024-12-23 |author=Joahna Lei Casilao |publisher=GMA Integrated News |access-date=2024-12-28 |archive-date=2024-12-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228120623/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/930749/court-releases-pandi-mayor-orders-rape-charges-reinvestigated/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bulacan town mayor released from jail |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1240473 |date=2024-12-23 |author=Manny Balbin |publisher=Philippine News Agency}}</ref> | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:42, 16 January 2025
Filipina politician and mayor of Pandi, Bulacan| Rico Roque | |
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| Mayor of Pandi, Bulacan | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Celestino T. Marquez |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Roberto Magsaysay Oca Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Celestino T. Marquez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Enrico Agustin Roque |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | National Unity Party |
| Residence(s) | Pandi, Bulacan |
| Occupation | Politician |
Enrico "Rico" Agustin Roque is a Filipino politician who served as the mayor of Pandi, Bulacan, Philippines. He served two terms as mayor, first from 2010 to 2016, and then since 2019. He is a member of the National Unity Party (NUP). He gained public attention in December 2024 following his arrest on rape charges.
Political career
Roque first served as mayor of Pandi, a municipality in Bulacan province, from 2010 to 2016. After a three-year gap, he returned to office in 2019. He held this position until his arrest in December 2024. During his tenure, he was affiliated with the National Unity Party.
Legal issues
On December 18, 2024, Roque was arrested along with two others at his residence in Pandi, Bulacan by operatives from the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG). The arrest was made in connection with rape charges filed in 2019. A warrant of arrest was issued by Judge Georgina Alvaro of the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 78.
The two other individuals arrested with Roque were identified as James Blanco, a municipal councilor, and Justine Manalastas. The arrests were made following a complaint filed by a 21-year-old woman.
On December 23, 2024, Roque was released from jail, and the Office of the City Prosecutor in Caloocan City reinvestigated the charges. His camp stated that the allegations were false, fabricated, politically motivated, and a clear form of harassment. Meanwhile, Roque's lawyer, John Ree Doctor, mentioned that the case is still ongoing and will be returned to the City Prosecutor's Office for proper process and reinvestigation.
References
- ^ "Pandi, Bulacan mayor, 2 others nabbed for rape". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 18, 2024. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Pandi, Bulacan mayor, 2 others arrested for alleged rape". ABS-CBN News. December 18, 2024.
- "Bulacan mayor arrested over 2019 rape charges". Rappler. December 18, 2024.
- "Bulacan mayor, 2 others arrested over rape complaint". The Philippine Star. December 19, 2024.
- "Pandi, Bulacan mayor, others arrested for alleged rape". GMA Network. December 18, 2024.
- "James Blanco, kalaban sa rape case ni Pandi Mayor Enrico Roque, identified as municipal councilor". PEP.ph. December 18, 2024.
- "Pandi mayor, councilor arrested for rape complaints". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 18, 2024.
- Joahna Lei Casilao (2024-12-23). "Court releases Pandi mayor, orders rape charges reinvestigated". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- Manny Balbin (2024-12-23). "Bulacan town mayor released from jail". Philippine News Agency.