Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo won't run in 2025 polls amid citizenship cases

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo announced on Tuesday that she would not seek reelection in the 2025 polls amid ongoing cases filed against her.

During a Senate hearing, Guo confirmed her decision to drop her bid after being asked by Senator Jinggoy Estrada about reports citing her lawyer's previous statement that she might run for mayor next year.

Guo stated that she will first address the accusations against her and clear her name before considering future political aspirations, emphasizing her commitment to fairness towards her constituents.

The Comelec has approved its law department's recommendation to charge Guo before a Regional Trial Court for misrepresentation in relation to her citizenship claims.

Senator Joel Villanueva cited a resolution by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that Guo is not qualified to run for any public office anymore, citing her questionable required documents and Comelec’s authority to disqualify candidates.

Acting Bamban Mayor Erdy Timbang, who filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on Monday, is running for mayor and will complete his term as acting mayor when suspended Vice Mayor Ding Anunciacion assumes Guo's post.