FORMER presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied accusations linking him to the fake “polvoron video” that allegedly showed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. using illegal drugs.
The video went viral in mid-2024 but was later debunked by cybercrime experts from the PNP and NBI, who confirmed it was not Marcos in the clip.
Vlogger Vicente “Pebbles” Cunanan earlier told a House tri-committee that Roque was the source of the edited video and shared it during a private dinner with pro-Duterte vloggers. Roque, speaking from the Netherlands where he is seeking asylum, dismissed the claims, calling Cunanan a political turncoat.
“He used to be a Marcos critic. Now he’s a defender. What changed?” Roque asked, also downplaying Cunanan’s affidavit which quoted him as saying he could topple a government. “Let’s not exaggerate. It’s public frustration that can bring this government down—not me,” he said.
Roque and vlogger Maharlika questioned Cunanan’s motives and credibility, suggesting he was being used in a political smear campaign. Roque maintained he had nothing to do with the video and warned against using disinformation to distract from real national issues.
