MANILA, Nov. 25 -- There is no official communication yet confirming the reported arrest of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in the Netherlands, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Tuesday.

"I would like to emphasize that no official communication confirming an arrest has been transmitted to us," DILG Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla said in a statement.

"We will make the appropriate announcement once an official confirmation is received."

Remulla pointed out that authorities in the Netherlands "have cause to arrest" Roque and turn him over to Philippine custody by virtue of the Red Notice issued by the government.

In a social media post, Roque belied the report that he was arrested. Hi...