Rico Roque
Rico Roque | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Pandi, Bulacan | |
| 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
[edit]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.[1] During his tenure, he was affiliated with the National Unity Party.
Legal issues
[edit]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).[2][1] The arrest was made in connection with rape charges filed in 2019.[3] A warrant of arrest was issued by Judge Georgina Alvaro of the Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 78.[4]
The two other individuals arrested with Roque were identified as James Blanco, a municipal councilor, and Justine Manalastas.[5][6] The arrests were made following a complaint filed by a 21-year-old woman.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Pandi, Bulacan mayor, 2 others nabbed for rape". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 18, 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.