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Philippines: Fugitive Ex-Mayor Accused of Spying for China Arrested

  • #Indonesia
  • #Philippines
  • #China
  • #Espionage
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SEP 2024
Above: Bamban, Phillipines. Image copyright: Wikimedia Commons
story last updated SEP 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

Alice Guo's murky background and connections to questionable activities had set off alarm bells. Her ownership of land used by a Pogo, a controversial gambling operation linked to scams, and inconsistencies in her personal history raised red flags. Her vague responses to allegations only heighten suspicions.

BBC News

Narrative B

Guo has served her town with integrity. She followed proper procedures when issuing a business permit to a controversial Pogo. She is being unfairly implicated in issues primarily under the jurisdiction of other regulatory bodies. She should take this opportunity to clear her name and uphold her reputation.

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