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 |
| Member of the Pandi Municipal Council | |
| In office June 30,2007 –June 30,2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Enrico Agustin Roque |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | NUP (2011–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas (2009–2011) PMP (2006–2009) |
| 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.
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.
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 JonJon Roxas,a municipal councilor,and Roel Raymundo. [5] [6] The arrests were made following a complaint filed by a 21-year-old woman. [7]
On December 23,2024,Roque was released from jail,and the Office of the City Prosecutor in Caloocan City reinvestigated the charges. His camp stated that the allegations were false,fabricated,politically motivated,and a clear form of harassment. Meanwhile,Roque's lawyer,John Ree Doctor,mentioned that the case is still ongoing and will be returned to the City Prosecutor's Office for proper process and reinvestigation. [8] [9]