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00:00 Bambang Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo was suspended for six months for his involvement in the illegal operation of Pogo in their city.
00:08 Aside from suspension, he could face tax evasion, said the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission.
00:15 We have first news, Joseph Moro.
00:18 I'm here in Tilibidas.
00:21 On May 24, Bambang Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo was accused by the DILG of being involved in the illegal operation of Pogo in their city,
00:32 which was raided by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission on March 13.
00:37 Under the order of Ombudsman Samuel Martirez, who was signed on May 31,
00:41 Guo was suspended for six months for his unpaid salary,
00:45 as well as Municipal Officer Aiden Sigua and Business Permit and Licensing Officer Edwin Ocampo.
00:51 The Ombudsman said there is strong evidence that shows guilt and responsibility,
00:55 which could be the reason for their suspension from the office.
00:59 Their remaining in office could affect the investigation that will be conducted against them.
01:04 The order was immediately executed.
01:07 The Ombudsman ordered the suspension of Mayor Guo and two others so that they will not be influenced.
01:14 The Ombudsman will conduct an investigation on the complaint filed against them by the DILG.
01:20 The DILG filed a complaint of administrative violation against the Ombudsman
01:24 for violating the illegal Pogo operation of Hongseng and Sunyuan in the land of Baufo Land Development Inc.,
01:31 where President Guo is located.
01:33 Guo applied for clearance to build buildings in Baufo and invite businessmen there in 2019.
01:41 When Mayor Guo was not yet there, he also went to Baufo to ask for a letter of no objection to the Sangunian Bayan.
01:48 The company also has a 50 percent share in the company,
01:51 even though Guo said he sold the shares when he won the mayoralty in 2022.
01:57 But the DILG said that the shares of Guo were only released or simulated and there are still shares in Baufo.
02:05 After becoming mayor, Guo gave a business permit to the Pogo operation of Hongseng,
02:10 even though the license was already canceled, and to the company Sunyuan.
02:15 Even though the Sunyuan has a cease and desist order, the business permit was not yet canceled.
02:21 Ocampo was upset with the complaint due to the issue of the permit to Sunyuan, even though it's not complete.
02:28 Guo's land was bought by the Pomeranian,
02:31 because the Sangunian Bayan members did not investigate the Sunyuan's license to operate.
02:39 The DILG said that Guo was sure that they did a good job and Ocampo and Guo will do their job regarding the fulfillment of the Sunyuan's requirements.
02:48 According to Doris Antiveros, the chairperson of the committee that is investigating Guo in the Senate,
02:53 the mayor should be suspended.
02:55 They hope that not all of them will be arrested because they have information that Guo is preventing the investigation after the raid on Pogo in Bamban.
03:03 It's clear that Guo has a connection with Pogo, which he's being held responsible for hacking and smuggling.
03:09 According to Guo, in a Facebook post, he accepted the suspension.
03:13 He's ready to help to ensure the justice.
03:18 This is a chance for him to clear the previous fights against him.
03:22 He's not guilty and he's serving his right.
03:26 He will continue to defend his integrity and humanity.
03:30 In a separate statement, Guo's lawyer said that the role of the LGU in the administration is limited,
03:36 just like the issue of business permits.
03:39 Guo also gave a statement that Pagor has authority in Pogo operations.
03:44 The statement also refused to suspend Ocampo while the GMA Integrated News is trying to get the payment of Sigwa.
03:52 Aside from the repeated complaints of the DILG, Guo may face tax evasion complaints and other local officials.
03:59 He's being prepared to face the consequences.
04:01 As far as we are concerned, we have seen his violations.
04:06 We can also sue him for violations of the Securities Regulation Code,
04:10 even if it's the officials of Hong Sheng, Sun Yung Wan and Bauco.
04:15 This is the first news. Joseph Morong for GMA Integrated News.
04:20 (In Tagalog)
04:33 (Music)