Marcos orders probe into dismissed mayor’s exit

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has ordered a full-scale investigation into the departure of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo from the Philippines.

Marcos emphasized that heads will roll and pledged to hold accountable those who facilitated Guo's exit, stressing there is no room in his government for anyone placing personal interest above serving the Filipino people with honor, integrity, and justice.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced a thorough investigation into how Guo was able to leave the country and ordered Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco to submit an immediate report on her departure.

Guo is currently in Indonesia after leaving Kuala Lumpur via Singapore, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros and Rappler intelligence sources.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Justice have been instructed to cancel Guo's passport and those of her family members as part of the ongoing investigation.

Guo's departure has raised concerns about corruption within the justice system, prompting calls for a full-scale investigation and accountability from those involved, with Senate inquiries planned for August 27.