Throughout the nearly six-hour hearing, lawmakers threaten to detain Tumbado beyond the original 10 days for continuously giving misleading statements
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MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives cited in contempt former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board official Jeff Tumbado, who accused the agency and its, October 23, Tumbado admitted he did not have concrete evidence that would prove his corruption claims against the agency. His affidavit with the National Bureau of Investigation reportedly detailed only his sentiments and did not delve into the LTFRB’s alleged violations.
“I believe the answers supplied by Mr. Tumbado to us for every question asked by its member did not bring any consolation, did not bring any enlightenment on the part of the members of this committee,” said SAGIP Representative Rodante Marcoleta, who moved to cite him in contempt.
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