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Senate to take custody of Guo's companions for August 27 probe
The Senate will take custody of Sheila Guo, sister of former Mayor Alice Guo, and Cassandra Ong, corporate secretary of Whirlwind Corporation, for the upcoming POGO probe.
Senate spokesperson Arnel Jose Bañas confirmed their presence at the hearings, which will allow them to present their statements and contribute to the investigation.
Shiela Guo and Cassandra Ong were recently returned to the Philippines by Indonesian authorities and will be turned over to the Senate after inquest proceedings.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has assured the Senate that the duo will be made available for the hearings and will be responsible for bringing them to and from the Senate.
The joint Senate hearing, scheduled for August 27, will be conducted by the Committees on Justice and Human Rights, Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, and Public Services.
The hearing aims to tackle a privilege speech urging the DFA to cancel Alice Guo's passport, as well as POGO-related crimes.
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