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Will Alice Guo's suspension affect Solicitor General's probe? Guevarra answers
The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the preventive suspension of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and two other local government officials for up to six months due to graft complaints.
The suspension is related to administrative charges of grave misconduct, conduct prejudicial to the best interest of service, and gross neglect of duty, concerning Guo's reported involvement with a raided POGO in her locality.
The Ombudsman cited a strong probability that the respondents may influence witnesses or tamper with evidence.
Bamban's Business Permit and Licensing Officer Edwin Ocampo and Municipal Legal Officer Adenn Sigua were also suspended.
Mayor Guo stated she will comply with the suspension order and contest her case, believing it's a chance to clear allegations against her.
However, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra clarified that the Ombudsman's suspension order will not affect the Office of the Solicitor General's (OSG) separate investigation into Guo.
Guevarra explained that the OSG is looking at a different angle and that the suspension would prevent Mayor Guo from potentially influencing or hiding evidence related to the OSG's probe.
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