Guo not being investigated as criminal, Hontiveros clarifies

Senator Risa Hontiveros clarified on Sunday that controversial Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is not being investigated as a criminal, but lawmakers have been looking into possible loopholes in current legislations that allowed someone with a questionable background to hold a public office.

Guo is being accused of getting involved in the recent discovery of unlawful Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations in Bamban, considered as biggest raids conducted by authorities, which the mayor denied. It was located in a property formerly owned by Guo near the town’s municipal hall. Guo’s identity as a Filipino was also questioned because of her late registration of documents. Senators cross referenced the information listed therein and found several inconsistencies. Hontiveros noted that if it can be proven that the mayor is pretending to be a Filipino, she can be held liable.

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