By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured the public on Wednesday (21 Aug 2024) that the government personnel who may have assisted the departure of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo will be held accountable.
“The departure of Alice Guo has exposed the corruption that undermines our justice system and erodes public trust,” Marcos stated.
“Let me be clear: heads will roll,” the President emphasized.
Guo faces allegations of involvement in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, as well as issues regarding her citizenship.
Marcos also noted that the government is conducting a full-scale investigation and that “those responsible will be suspended and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
“There is no room in this government for anyone who places personal interest above serving the Filipino people with honor, integrity, and justice,” the Chief Executive said.
Guo reportedly left the Philippines on July 18 using her Philippine passport, traveling first to Singapore and then to Indonesia.
Malacanang has already ordered the cancellation of Guo’s Philippine passport along with her siblings.
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