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Senate prepares detention facility for Alice Guo, 7 others
The Senate has prepared a detention facility for suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and seven others, including her family members, should they surrender.
The facility, formerly a Senate daycare center, is air-conditioned and equipped with three double-deck beds, a private bathroom, and a sink.
OSAA chief retired Lt. Gen. Roberto Ancan assured the safety of detainees, stating that male resource persons will be detained in the Senate basement.
The purpose of the arrests is to compel testimony in Senate hearings, not as punishment.
Detainees will not be allowed to bring gadgets, but an OSAA telephone will be provided for supervised emergency calls, and the Senate will provide meals.
On July 13, authorities arrested Nancy Gamo, Guo's former accountant, who is now under Senate custody.
The Senate's next inquiry into the illegal POGO is scheduled for July 29.
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