Alice Guo Claims She’s Innocent

‘I Am Innocent’ Says Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo

ALICE GUO – Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo Alice claimed she’s innocent and vowed to continue defending her “integrity and character.”

Alice Guo, who was suspended as mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, by the Ombudsman, asserted her innocence and pledged to uphold her “integrity and character.”

“I respect the legal process and accept the Ombudsman’s decision,” Guo stated on Monday. “I want to reiterate that I am innocent and I have served our town and its people with integrity. I believe this is an opportunity to clarify the accusations against me. I am ready to cooperate with the authorities to ensure truth and justice,” she added.

The Office of the Ombudsman issued the suspension order for Guo and two other Bamban officials on May 31, with copies shared with the media on Monday, June 3.

In the order, Ombudsman Samuel Martires stated that there are “sufficient grounds to preventively suspend” Guo and two other town officials, citing “strong evidence showing their guilt.”

Guo, along with Municipal Business Permits and Licensing Office officer Edwin Ocampo and Municipal Legal Officer Adenn Sigua, was placed under preventive suspension without pay, pending the outcome of an investigation. The suspension must not exceed six months, according to the Ombudsman.

Alice Guo expressed her sadness over the accusations against her, feeling that she had been “condemned” without being heard.

Despite this, she assured her supporters in Bamban that she would continue to defend her name.

“This is a violation of my rights as a person and as a leader chosen by your votes,” Guo said, addressing her constituents.

“However, I will not give up and will continue to defend my integrity and my character,” she added.

The Ombudsman’s order was in response to a request from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to suspend Guo and the other municipal officials.