An agricultural trader accused of being involved in onion smuggling did not show up at an inquiry of the House of Representatives on Monday to attend to “equally important commitments.” | JEMendozaINQ
“Given the previous hearing, there are several matters that she even committed to submit to this committee,” Enverga said.“Can you remind Ms. Cruz that she is required to attend?” Enverga asked Tegio. The lawyer said yes.“Do you think that the commitment of your client is much more important than the hearing scheduled today?” Barzaga asked the lawyer.
Cruz’s got some public attention again in October 2022 when Sen. Raffy Tulfo named her as one of the alleged agricultural smugglers in the country.
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