Ombudsman suspends Bamban mayor, 2 others for POGO links
The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo for up to six months following a criminal complaint filed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) over her alleged involvement with an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO).
Undersecretary Juan Victor Llamas confirmed that the DILG has filed graft complaints against Mayor Guo before the Office of the Ombudsman, citing a permit issued to Hongsheng Gaming Technology Inc. despite incomplete requirements and an expired license.
In addition to Guo, Business Permit and Licensing Officer Edwin Ocampo and Municipal Legal Officer Adenn Sigua were also suspended by the Ombudsman due to concerns that their continued presence in office may prejudice the investigation.
The DILG had previously recommended Mayor Guo's preventive suspension on May 18 and instructed the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to revoke her deputization on May 20.
On March 13, authorities raided a 10-hectare area operated by Zun Yuan Technology Inc., rescuing over 600 Filipinos and foreigners during the operation.
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