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Solons cite Tony Yang in contempt after 'lying' in House Quad Comm hearing
The House of Representatives quad committee cited Tony Yang, brother of former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang, for contempt on Friday night.
Yang was cited for allegedly lying about his associates and business partners during the hearing.
Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez moved to cite Yang for contempt after Yang repeatedly denied knowing Chinese businessman Allan Lim, who was presented as his partner in a rice milling business.
Fernandez presented Yang's company's general information sheet which showed Lim's involvement.
Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. seconded the motion and proposed that Yang be detained at the Quezon City jail.
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission's request that Yang be detained at the PAOCC Temporary Detention Facility was also granted.
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