MANILA, Philippines � Sen. Pia Cayetano called on the country�s sports officials to conduct an independent probe on the sexual harassment case filed by former Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Cristy Ramos against two members of the Philippine Azkals.
�I call for an immediate investigation of this incident so this can be put to rest, not only because this is a serious allegation made by Match Commissioner Cristy Ramos, who is a sports official, but also because the Azkals are looked up to by the youth as modern-day heroes and role models,� Cayetano said in a statement Monday.
She also expressed her support for Ramos, who was serving as a match commissioner for the Azkals� friendly against Malaysia last February 29 when the sexual harassment incident allegedly occurred.
�Sexual harassment must not be tolerated anytime, anywhere. Such acts should not go unpunished,� Cayetano said in a statement Monday.
Last Friday, Ramos filed a sexual harassment complaint with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary Committee against Azkals players Lexton Moy and Angel Guirado.
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