Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla says he was wrong in an earlier statement about former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s asylum bid, acknowledging that Roque’s application is not denied. In interviews with reporters on Tuesday, Remulla says the correct status is “in limbo,” indicating the decision is still pending.
The Palace also comments on the matter, with Malacañang saying Remulla may be called out depending on how the earlier information was handled. A Palace official says there is still a need to determine whether Remulla’s correction reflects an honest mistake or was made in bad faith.
Across the reports, the core point is consistent: Remulla retracts his earlier claim of rejection and instead characterizes the asylum application as undecided. The differences mainly concern the political and accountability angle, with one outlet emphasizing the Palace’s potential response to the incorrect pronouncement.
