Contempt

2024 - 8 - 28

Cassandra Ong: The Real-life Contempt Saga You Didn't See Coming!

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What’s the tea on Cassandra Ong and her contempt issues? Spoiler: Apples don't fall far from the POGO tree! 🍏🚨

In a twist straight out of a drama series, Cassandra Li Ong, a prominent figure associated with the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) sector, has found herself in the hot seat of the House of Representatives yet again. The four joint committees have cited her in contempt due to her refusal to answer questions during their inquiry. This encounter marks the latest chapter in a saga that has captivated both policymakers and citizens, as Ong's ties to various businesses, including Whirlwind Corporation, continue to raise eyebrows.

The heat intensified recently, leading the quad committee to order her detention in Mandaluyong jail. Surely, that’s a plot twist that even soap opera writers wouldn’t dare to script! Ong’s case raises significant questions regarding accountability within the booming POGO industry, which has been known for its mix of regulations and loose ends. While ordinary folks often find themselves in legal tangles over minor infractions, the question arises: why does it seem like POGO personalities ride the waves of legal chaos with such ease?

Ironically, just as quickly as the contempt orders escalated, they can also be rescinded. In a recent turn of events, the quad committee surprisingly chose to rescind the second contempt order issued against Ong. This development has sparked conversations not only about the credibility and influence that certain stakeholders hold but also about the intricate dance between law and commerce in the current landscape of Filipino gaming operations.

It’s noteworthy that the POGO industry, while lucrative, has faced significant scrutiny due to issues ranging from tax evasion to questionable business practices. With figures like Cassandra Ong in the spotlight, which are often matched with tales of contempt in the court of law, the public is left wondering—how deep does the rabbit hole go? In 2020 alone, gaming revenues from the POGO sector ranked among the top revenue contributors for the Philippines—yet here we are, uncovering the muck lurking beneath the glimmering surface!

As this unfolding drama continues to capture attention, it's essential to remember that every scandal has a ripple effect. Increased scrutiny on operations like POGO could mean enhanced regulations in the future, ultimately impacting the employment landscape and the livelihood of many Filipinos depending on these sectors. For now, we wait with bated breath for the next episode in the saga of Cassandra Ong and her ties to the electrifying world of POGO!

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House panels cite Cassandra Ong in contempt, order detention (GMA News Online)

The four joint House committees have cited Cassandra Ong, a documented official of Lucky South 99 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) firm, ...

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House quad-panel cites Cassandra Ong for contempt anew (INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines — Katherine Cassandra Li Ong, a stakeholder of Whirlwind Corporation which leased land to the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator ...

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Judge acquits Canadian Pacific of contempt of court in ruling tied to ... (Athabasca Advocate)

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House panel cites Ong in contempt for refusal to answer queries (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – The quad committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday cited in contempt anew Cassandra Li Ong, the authorized representative of the ...

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House contempt: Cassandra Li Ong hauled off to Mandaluyong jail (Politiko)

The quad committee of the House of Representatives has cited POGO personality Katherine Cassandra Li Ong in contempt again and ordered her detention at the ...

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House panel rescinds 2nd contempt order against Cassandra Li Ong (Politiko)

The quad committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday night rescinded the second contempt order it had issued against POGO personality Katherine ...

'I refuse to answer': Cassandra Ong's first House hearing turns into ... (Manila Bulletin)

The House quad-committee (quad-comm) hearing on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) controversy Wednesday, Aug. 28 was an absolute roller-coaster ...

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Disgraced Tulsa attorney arrested for contempt of court (KRMG)

Durbin is accused of interrupting a murder trial while it was underway to address personal issues with the presiding judge who is a judge he recently filed ...

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Appeals court judge clears CPKC of contempt charge in hours-of ... (Trains Magazine)

OTTAWA, Ontario — A Canadian judge has overturned a lower-court ruling that found CPKC in contempt of court in a case regarding excessive hours worked by ...

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Who is Cassandra Ong, the 24-year-old linked to the Bamban, Porac ... (Rappler)

Cassandra 'Cassy' Li Ong is close to the wrong people. The big boss in Porac is her godfather. Alice Guo's brother is her boyfriend.

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Cassandra Li Ong offered immunity, cited in contempt (Philstar.com)

The quad committee of the House of Representatives is eyeing Katherine Cassandra Li Ong, an incorporator of Whirlwind Corp., as a state witness in the ...

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Appeals court judge clears CPKC of contempt charge in hours-of ... (Trains Magazine)

OTTAWA, Ontario — A Canadian judge has overturned a lower-court ruling that found CPKC in contempt of court in a case regarding excessive hours worked by ...

High Court judge criticises council over handling of contempt ... (Local Government Lawyer)

The council said Mr Trotman breached the injunction in the summer of 2023 by attaching his boat to the river bed at or near Richmond's land. Lambert J's interim ...

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