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Digong also compared to 'pusit' after skipping quad-comm hearing: 'Naggagayahan ang mag-ama'
ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro criticized former President Rodrigo Duterte for skipping a House of Representatives quad-committee hearing.
Castro compared Duterte to a squid, a term she previously used for Vice President Sara Duterte, suggesting the father-and-daughter tandem employ evasive tactics when summoned to formal inquiries.
She expressed concern and dismay over Duterte's absence and failure to answer questions regarding his anti-illegal drug campaign.
Castro moved to have former President Duterte cited for contempt if he does not attend the next hearing.
She noted that both Dutertes tend to be vocal when not under oath or in formal settings but use excuses to avoid answering questions in official congressional inquiries.
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