Roque to push for bill protecting journalists

By Catherine S. Valente

Apr 01, 2022 12:14 am

SENATE candidate Harry Roque Jr. on Thursday vowed to push for a law protecting journalists from harassment, physical intimidation and violence.

A former Palace spokesman and human rights lawyer, Roque said he will re-file the bill to give the journalists the same protection as witnesses.

SENATE candidate Harry Roque Jr

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