MANILA The Bureau of Immigration said it may file charges against former Duterte presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for his “illegal travel” after notarizing his counter-affidavit for his qualified human trafficking case at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

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 Among the possible charges to be filed against Roque is falsification of public documents, according to BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado.

 “He most probably falsified immigration clearances to be accepted by his destination country,” said Viado.

 The BI stressed that there is no record that Roque departed the Philippines via formal channels.

 “It’s impossible that he left via formal ports.  His name is in the BI’s Lookout Bulletin, and he is a very well-known public figure.  You can spot him miles away,” Viado explained.

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The BI noted that Roque’s last recorded travel was in July when he came home from Los Angeles.

 “Flight is an evidence of guilt.  He likely left the country via illegal means, possibly aided by unscrupulous individuals,” said Viado.