2 Chinese held for sexual assault of massage attendants

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Two Chinese citizens were arrested in this city on Monday night for alleged sexual assault of two massage parlor attendants.

Samuel Yeong,  67, a resident of Barangay Kauswagan, and his son Kenneth, 36, who were believed to be drunk, reportedly tried to force the massage attendants to do a sexual act.

The victims managed to run and reported the incident to their manager.

Maj. Evan Viñas, city police chief, said the suspects also punched the manager of the establishment.

Viñas said the suspects face charges of grave coercion in relation to sexual assault and physical injuries.

The Chinese men reportedly failed to present their passport and visa, but the elder Yeong showed a driver’s license issued by the Land Transportation Office.