Alice Guo, sinagot na ang tanong ukol kay Atty. Galicia na nag-notaryo ng kanyang affidavit

- Alice Guo answered the question about Atty. Elmer Galicia, the notary public who notarized her counter-affidavit

- The dismissed Bamban mayor confirmed knowing the lawyer in a video shared by GMA News

- "Kilala," she described the notary, without further elaborating on the depth of their being an acquaintance

- Alice was brought back to the Philippines after DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos and PNP Chief Rommel Marbil flew to Indonesia to secure her custody

Alice Guo answered questions about the controversial lawyer, Atty. Elmer Galicia who notarized her counter-affidavit at the time that her whereabouts were already being questioned by the senate.

In a video shared by GMA News, she said that she knows the lawyer, describing him as "kilala."

It can be recalled that during the senate hearing, Atty. Galicia was summoned and answered questions about the counter-affidavit that he notarized for Guo on Aug. 14 even though it was found that the dismissed mayor already left the Philippines on July 17.

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Earlier reports also indicated that Alice also admitted knowing the identity of the person touted as her "kalookalike," saying that the person is her employee.

Alice Leal Guo was the Mayor of the Municipality of Bamban, Tarlac. She won as mayor during the national elections in 2022. She became known nationwide after her name was dragged into the ongoing Senate investigations regarding Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations or (POGO) and the alleged proliferation of illegal immigrants. Her name has been the subject of many online memes since then. She has been dismissed by the Omnbudsman.

Senator Risa Hontiveros, in a press conference a couple of days ago regarding the arrest of Mayor Alice Guo, said the embattled local chief executive has no right to impose any condition. Earlier today, news about the arrest of Mayor Guo in Indonesia spread like wildfire online. No details of the arrest were given as of now, though Sen. Risa, in a press conference, said Mayor Guo has an obligation to the government and the people to submit to her warrants of arrest. Sen. Risa also pointed out that Mayor Guo has three standing warrants of arrest.

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Earlier, the Senator issued a fiery statement after the arrival of Alice Guo in the country. The senator shared her frank thoughts on the viral photos of Guo following her arrest. Hontiveros stressed they want answers from Guo, not a “photoshoot.” She likewise aired a gentle reminder addressed to government officials.

Source: KAMI.com.gh