Marcos warns legal action against those who helped Tarlac mayor escape

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. warned on Wednesday that those who helped Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo escape the country will face legal charges and could lose their jobs.

Marcos emphasized that individuals involved in assisting Guo's illegal departure would be prosecuted for violating the law and undermining Philippine justice, stating that they will 'certainly pay the price'.

The President said government officials are finalizing arrangements to bring Guo back to the Philippines 'sometime today', following her arrest in Indonesia.

Guo faces legal troubles in the Philippines, including alleged involvement with an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Bamban and accusations of human trafficking and money laundering.

Marcos stressed that while due process will be accorded to Guo, the government aims for a speedy resolution of her case to uphold justice for Filipino people.