By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero praised President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for keeping his promise that “heads will roll” in connection with the escape of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo.
This follows the announcement by Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Chief Cesar Chavez that Marcos approved the dismissal of Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco.
“I commend President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. for acting decisively and swiftly in delivering on his promise to the nation that ‘heads will roll’ regarding the embarrassing escape of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo,” Escudero stated.
However, Escudero expressed skepticism that no other Filipino aided in Guo’s escape.
“I believe there were other individuals, possibly government officials beyond the Bureau of Immigration, who assisted her,” he added.
The Senate President also emphasized that non-Filipino individuals who helped facilitate Guo’s escape, particularly her financiers and associates, should be held accountable.
During a recent hearing of the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality, senators once again cited Guo in contempt for repeatedly lying about her identity.
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