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Cassandra Ong cited in contempt anew, ordered detained for 30 days
The House Quad Committee has cited Cassandra Ong in contempt for the second time.
She was ordered to be detained for 30 days at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong.
Ong was cited in contempt after allegedly lying about her education under the Alternative Learning System (ALS).
Lawmakers questioned her about her schooling and showed her a graduation photo.
When asked about her classmates, Ong stated she could not recall them.
A show cause order was also issued to Mylah Roque, wife of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.
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