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Jinggoy floats Alice Guo’s 'relationship' with POGO-handler exec; mayor denies
Senator Jinggoy Estrada alleged that Mayor Alice Guo's live-in partner, who is also a public official, manages illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) in Bamban, Tarlac.
Estrada made this statement during a Senate hearing, suggesting the partner is a mayor in Pangasinan.
Mayor Alice Guo denied having a live-in partner, especially one linked to illegal Pogo operations, stating there is no truth to the allegations.
Guo insisted she has no links with anyone in the Pogo industry.
This accusation comes amid an ongoing investigation led by Senator Risa Hontiveros into Guo's alleged connections to Pogos.
Previously, Mayor Alice Guo had firmly denied any involvement with Pogos, stating she is neither an operator, protector, nor related to any Pogo activities.
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