Press Release
August 1, 2013

STATEMENT OF SEN. GUINGONA ON THE BLUE RIBBON INVESTIGATION OF THE SEX FOR FLIGHT CONTROVERSY

The allegations made against the labor attaches and other officers assigned to assist our OFWs on the 'sex for flight' scheme are extremely serious.

To many of our OFWs, the Philippine Embassy is a beacon of refuge, and source of strength and courage; knowing the government is always at arm's reach in a foreign land with foreign culture.

The betrayal of this trust and, worse, to become a sexual victim twice over in the hands of those who are sworn to protect their interests are acts of betrayal in the highest order.

As Chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee, we are bound by duty to shed light on the matter and hold accountable those who will be found to have committed grave violations of law while simultaneously betraying the public trust.

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