By Junex Doronio
MANILA — After finding evidence of Bamban town Mayor Alice Guo’s involvement in the illegal operations of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in her jurisdiction, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Saturday (15 June 2024) said it would file “serious” and “non-bailable criminal charges” against the local chief executive on Friday (June 21, 2024).
PAOCC spokesperson Winston John Casio on Saturday (15 June 2024) disclosed that an inter-agency body will convene next week to “decide on the charges” that will be filed against Guo, whose identity and citizenship were also shrouded by the proverbial cloud of doubt.
“Her name and her signature are in so many documents. Two nights ago we got an official document with her signature,” Casio said.
Casio’s agency raided a POGO compound built on a property that Guo allegedly owns.
“Ang usapan namin kagabi we will focus on the most serious and non bailable charges,” the PAOCC official said.
Guo however, denied having connections with the POGO involved.
(el Amigo/mnm)
