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The four joint House committees have cited Cassandra Ong , a documented official of Lucky South 99 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators firm, in contempt for refusing to answer the lawmakers’ questions.This happened after the House committees unanimously adopted the motion made by Manila lawmaker Benny Abante to cite Ong in contempt after she repeatedly responded “I refuse to testify” or “I invoke my right to remain silent” on questions fielded by lawmakers.
The House took custody of Ong last August 23 after she and Shiela Guo, the alleged sister of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, were arrested in Indonesia and brought back to the Philippines.Upon hearing that she would be detained at the correctional facility, Ong appeared worried and emotional.Abante, however, said that he wa willing to withdraw his motion to cite her in contempt provided she agreed to testify in an executive session which is limited to lawmakers and resource persons.
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