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
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
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
- ^ 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.