Metro Manila, Philippines – A controversial mayor north of Manila suspected of spying for China may be stripped of police supervisory powers pending proceedings against her, a Cabinet official said.
National Police Commission (Napolcom) Chairman and Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said he has ordered the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to conduct a background check on Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo.
\”Ibig sabihin nito, pagkatapos ng imbestigasyon na ito [This means after the investigation] — of course, may [there’s] sufficient grounds — we would withdraw deputization of Mayor Guo. As a consequence, all the privileges attached thereto are revoked immediately including its control and supervision of its local police,\” Abalos said in a press briefing.
He said results of the proceedings may be out within the week.
Guo is facing a Senate investigation as an alleged Chinese spy.
During a hearing, she admitted she only registered her birth when she was 17 as she was born at home and not in a health facility. She was also unable to identify her home school organization.
The Commission on Elections and the Office of the Solicitor General are also looking into Guo’s citizenship.
Even President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed concern on Guo’s identity, saying \”no one knows her.\”
