The Senate blue ribbon committee on Monday recommended issuance of warrants of arrest against 14 individuals in connection with graft allegations against Vice President Jejomar Binay, noting their repeated failure to appear before its sub-committee to testify on such accusations.

Among those cited in contempt were  Binay’s finance officer Gerardo Limlingan; businessman Antonio Tiu, his brother James and sister-in-law Anne Lorraine Buencamino-Tiu;  Vissia Marie Aldon; Danilo Villas; Aida Alcantara; Hirene Lopez; Irene Chong; Imee Chong; Kim Tun Chong; Irish Chong; Erlinda Chong; and Kimsfer Chong.

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