MANILA, Nov. 25 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday said the cancellation of the passports of Cassandra Li Ong and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is justified, noting both are facing serious human trafficking charges and should not be allowed to evade the law.

"Dapat lang na kinansela ang pasaporte nila lalo pa na tila tinatakasan nila ang batas (It is only right that their passports were canceled, especially since they appear to be evading the law)," Hontiveros said in a statement.

She expressed confidence that both individuals will eventually be brought back to the country.

"Hindi nila habambuhay matatakbuhan ang kanilang pananagutan (They cannot run forever from their accountabilities)," she said.

Hontiveros also ur...