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Gatchalian blasts Guo: 'Bottomline is you are lying'
Senator Risa Hontiveros stated that the Senate's focus on Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is an allergy to liars, not an obsession.
Hontiveros criticized Guo for making Facebook posts instead of directly addressing allegations, noting that Guo has lied about her connection to POGOs and her identity.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian also slammed Guo, stating the Senate investigation is in aid of legislation to fight POGOs and rid the government of liars.
Guo, who remains in hiding amid a Senate arrest order, had claimed the Senate has a "fixation" on her and alluded to politicians "using" her for political ambitions.
Gatchalian believes Guo is trying to divert attention due to strong evidence against her.
Hontiveros emphasized that attending Senate hearings is a sign of respecting the rule of law.
She also criticized Guo for claiming her mental health is affected to skip the Senate probe.
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