THE presidential mouthpiece hinted on submitting himself to a possible investigation being called for by Interior Secretary Eduardo Año over viral photos of the former joining a huge gathering in Bantayan Island in Cebu.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Sunday welcomed a fact-finding investigation into mass gatherings he attended where social distancing protocols were supposedly violated.
“I welcome that [fact-finding investigation] to confirm that I was a mere guest and reminded people to wear mask, hugas and iwas,” Roque said.
Roque admitted that he delivered a speech before a large crowd in Cebu for the opening of the Bantayan Island Airport, although he said he too was surprised by the volume of people in attendance.
“The activity where I was seen speaking before a crowd was organized by the local government, which I had no control as a guest,” Roque said.
“I was later informed, that the local official(s) mentioned in interview(s) that they did not expect the huge turnout of people as well,” he added.