DOJ gets new motion from Bamban mayor's lawyers on human trafficking case

Justice spokesperson Mico Clavano announced on Friday that dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's legal team filed another motion with the Department of Justice (DOJ), requesting acceptance of her counter-affidavit in a human trafficking complaint.

In August, Guo initially requested the DOJ to admit her counter-affidavit, which was notarized on August 14 by Atty. Elmer Galicia in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan.

However, Galicia admitted that he did not personally see Guo swear an oath during the notarization process, a requirement for legal validity.

Clavano stated that the legal team wants to reaffirm the counter-affidavit because they likely realized their initial filing was incorrect and is now facing criminal and administrative cases as a result.

The spokesperson also mentioned that Galicia will face consequences for improperly notarizing the document, emphasizing the importance of upholding legal integrity.