The Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media subpoenaed the two independent contractors of GMA Network after they were tagged on what happened to Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach.
It can be recalled that Sandro was allegedly forced by GMA head writers Richard Cruz and Jojo Nones after the newbie artist entered their room after the Network’s Gala.
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said he had no choice but to issue a subpoena as Nones and Cruz refused to attend the hearing.
“I just read the letter coming from Mr. Richard Cruz and Mr. Jojo Nones and I believe that the letter, the statements stated here are unacceptable,” said Estrada.
“I just would like to give a piece of advice to these 2 gentlemen, alam niyo pagka inimbita kayo sa Senado huwag niyo i-preempt ‘yung aming mga tanong. I think this letter is totally unacceptable and I move that we subpoena them ad testificandum on the next hearing,” he added.
It can be recalled that Sandro’s father, Nino Muhlach, couldn’t stop himself from becoming emotional while describing the aftermath of the incident to his son.
Estrada also wanted to invite Sandro, but he was advised by the latter’s lawyer not to force it as the actor was still having mental health problems.