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Cassandra Li Ong excused from House probe due to low blood pressure
Cassandra Li Ong, a stakeholder of Whirlwind Corporation, was temporarily excused from the House of Representatives quad-committee hearings on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) due to medical reasons.
House Physician Dr. Jose Luis Bautista recommended her temporary excusal after her blood pressure dropped significantly, noted as unstable.
Earlier in the day, Ong's blood pressure was recorded at 70/40, and later during the hearing, it dropped to 80/40.
Dr. Bautista also mentioned her blood sugar was unreadably low earlier and advised that she be taken to the hospital for proper medical tests and diagnosis.
He explained that her condition is intertwined, as low blood sugar can affect blood pressure, and vice versa, making her current state difficult to diagnose without further tests.
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