NBI files charges against ex-Mayor Alice Guo for falsification, perjury

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed additional criminal charges against former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and five others on Thursday for falsification by a notary public, use of falsified documents, perjury, and obstruction of justice.

The NBI confirmed that the signatures on municipal documents did not match those on the counter-affidavit dated August 14, 2024, which was signed after Guo left the Philippines on July 18, 7 leading to a disbarment complaint against lawyer Elmer Galicia with the Supreme Court.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized that lawyers must follow the law and face severe consequences for violations, stating they would pursue an administrative complaint before the Supreme Court against Galicia.

The NBI is also investigating reports of driver's licenses being issued to foreigners without clearance from the Bureau of Immigration, raising national security concerns over false identities or authentic documents with false information.

Additionally, authorities are studying statements made by a detained Chinese business tycoon who admitted to being an agent of the Chinese government and identified Guo as a fellow operative.