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The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied Harry Roque’s prayer for a writ of amparo claiming that the House of Representatives Quad Committee’s contempt and detention orders threaten his rights to life, liberty, and security.
The scope of amparo is limited to extralegal killings and enforced disappearances, or threats thereof, which are not present in this case, according to the High Tribunal. Roque has been issued a warrant of arrest after snubbing subsequent hearings by the House Quad Committee, which is looking into his alleged involvement with the controversial Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators .
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