SC orders Sen panel to respond to Bamban mayor's petition within 10 days
The Supreme Court has ordered the Senate panel led by Sen. Risa Hontiveros to respond within 10 days to suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's petition seeking to block her subpoena for a probe.
Over the weekend, the Senate issued arrest warrants for Guo and seven others who failed to attend the July 10 hearing, citing their contempt.
Guo has missed two previous hearings, citing health issues and stress from prior inquiries.
The National Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Guo and Chinese passport holder Guo Hua Ping have the same fingerprints.
Authorities have filed human trafficking complaints against Guo and others in which she was referred to as 'Guo Hua Ping.'
Senate President Francis Escudero assured Guo's camp that they would provide security if she decides to surrender or attend the Senate inquiry.
Meanwhile, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian highlighted the negative impact of POGO-related issues on foreign direct investment and tourism during a separate hearing.
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics