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Party-list group sorry for Roque's 'irresponsible statements'

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Carolyn Bonquin, ABS-CBN News

(UPDATED) The KABAYAN Party-list group has apologized for the &quot;irresponsible statements&quot; made by its lower House representative, Harry Roque, against Ombudsman prosecutors.In an interview on DZMM last January 3, 2016, Roque claimed that the Ombudsman&#x27;s cases before the Sandiganbayan were dismissed because prosecutors were either incompetent or got paid off.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li>READ: <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/05/17/prosecutors-challenge-roque-name-those-who-received-bribes">Prosecutors challenge Roque: Name those who received bribes</a></li></ul>In a letter addressed to Special Prosecutor Wendell Barreras-Sulit, KABAYAN party-list said that Roque&#x27;s accusations are only his personal opinions and do not reflect the sentiments of the group&#x27;s members.The KABAYAN party-list group also reiterated that it &quot;does not support such highly irresponsible behavior of imputing malice to our dedicated and honest public servants as to gain media attention.&quot;The group said it will make Roque explain his statements.Special Prosecutor Barreras-Sulit welcomed the letter.&quot;I appreciate the kind gesture of KABAYAN Party-list for sending us a letter of apology,&quot; Barreras-Sulit said.However, Roque remain unfazed and said no one is authorized to make an apology on his behalf.&quot;I have nothing to apologize for,&quot; Roque said in a statement.

(UPDATED) The KABAYAN Party-list group has apologized for the 'irresponsible statements' made by its lower House representative, Harry Roque, against Ombudsman prosecutors.

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Party-list group sorry for Roque's 'irresponsible statements'

Carolyn Bonquin,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 11, 2017 07:32 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 11, 2017 10:33 PM PHT

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