Roque claims BIR case meant to ‘harass’ Duterte allies, supporters

MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the tax evasion case against him and co-respondents is part of what he called a “continuing pattern” to “harass” those seen as supporters of the Duterte administration. On Monday, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed before the Department of Justice a tax evasion complaint against