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Former “Pogo Mayor” Alice Guo faces charges for poll misrepresentation

Frank Schuengel - October 27, 2024

The Commission on Elections in the Philippines is set to file an election offense case for material misrepresentation against former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo.

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Alice Guo withdraws from 2025 reelection bid for Bamban Mayor

Viviana Chan - October 8, 2024

Alice Guo announced on Tuesday that she would not seek reelection as mayor of Bamban in 2025 in an effort to clear her name amid the ongoing cases filed against her.

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Alice Guo transferred to Pasig jail, undergoes TB test for ‘lung infection

Frank Schuengel - September 24, 2024

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo was transferred to the Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory in Metro Manila on Monday. According to Philippine National Police...

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Philippine police investigating 24 Ex-Chiefs over allegations of aiding Alice Guo’s escape

Frank Schuengel - September 20, 2024

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that they are investigating 24 of their former chiefs following allegations that one of them may have helped dismissed Mayor Alice Guo escape the country.

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“POGO Mayor” Alice Guo cited in contempt during Philippine Senate hearing

Frank Schuengel - September 10, 2024

The Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality has cited former Bamban mayor Alice Guo in contempt for evading questions during a recent hearing.

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Alice Guo back in Manila, faces decades in prison if convicted of money laundering

Frank Schuengel - September 6, 2024

Dismissed Bamban 'POGO Mayor' Alice Guo is back in Manila and, together with alleged conspirators, could face up to 560 years in prison if convicted of money laundering.

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‘POGO mayor’ Alice Guo likely to arrive in Philippines late tonight

AGBrief Editorial - September 5, 2024

Apprehended fugitive ‘POGO mayor’ Alice Guo could arrive in the Philippines as early as tonight, according to a police official.

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Philippines, Indonesia discuss possible swap for fugitive Alice Guo

Viviana Chan - September 5, 2024

Authorities from the Philippines and Indonesia are discussing a potential prisoner swap involving fugitive POGO mayor Alice Guo and an Australian drug smuggling suspect wanted by Jakarta.

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Philippine lawmakers eager to question ‘POGO Mayor’ Alice Guo following her arrest

Frank Schuengel - September 4, 2024

Lawmakers in the Philippines hope that Alice Guo’s arrest will pave the way for her appearance in ongoing probes by the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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‘POGO mayor’ Alice Guo arrested in Jakarta

Kelsey Wilhelm - September 4, 2024

‘POGO mayor’ Alice Guo has reportedly been arrested in Indonesia, with confirmation from the Philippines’ Department of Justice and National Bureau of Investigation.