What was meant to be a joyful and simple celebration turned into a tense standoff between Atty. Harry Roque and some Duterte supporters (DDS) due to a humba.
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Cecil Arceño shared a Facebook live video of their small birthday celebration in The Hague, Netherlands.
During the live stream, a woman in the background could be heard shouting because an “Aldo” was trolling and posting something negative about them.
Roque immediately responded : “This is my appeal. Some things are right, some things are wrong. You need to take a stand against wrong,”
Roque was also annoyed when he discovered that someone was attacking him on his post because he had eaten humba.
“Can I pay for the whole humba, I will pay for the whole humba?” Roque said.
A woman interrupted Roque and informed him that the humba was sponsored by the birthday celebrant’s best friend, and was open to everyone, not only for Roque.
Then Roque stated : “Merong tama, merong mali. You have to take a stand kung mali, sunud-sunuran kayo sa kanya eh… Make a stand,”
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Roque also argues with Alvin, the birthday celebrant.
Roque exclaimed angrily said : “I was the one blasphemed, I was blasphemed… Mag-please ka nang mag please. Ako ang binastos… ako ang tinira. You have to condemn what is wrong. Magkano ang humba na ‘yan?”
In summary.
The clash wasn’t about the humba itself—it was about what it symbolized: a sense of belonging, respect, and perceived betrayal within a group.
Roque, seemingly defending his dignity during a shared meal, inadvertently escalated the situation by demanding accountability.
In the DDS circle, where loyalty and symbolism hold immense significance, even a simple dish can ignite significant drama.
What is Humba?
Humba, a cherished Filipino braised pork dish, originates from the Visayas and Mindanao regions of the Philippines.
Renowned for its tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and distinct sweet-savory flavor, humba is often compared to the more popular adobo.
However, what distinguishes it is its unique combination of fermented black beans (tausi), brown sugar, and occasionally banana blossoms, which impart a rich depth of flavor and aroma to the dish.
Traditionally prepared with pork belly or hock, humba is a slow-braised dish that embodies the Filipino penchant for comforting, hearty meals, typically accompanied by steamed rice.
