Press Release - Bong Go urges Alice Guo to tell the truth; reaffirms opposition to POGOs

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go pressed dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo to provide the truth during a public hearing on Monday, September 9, conducted by the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality.

The hearing was held to investigate Guo's citizenship, alleged involvement in illegal activities and attempted escape from the law.

"We are here today to find out the truth," said Go, urging Guo to fully cooperate. "Tandaan natin na ang katotohanan lang ang kakampi at puprotekta sayo, Ms. Alice Guo. Huwag mong sayangin 'yung oportunidad na ibinibigay sayo namin dito sa Senado. Just tell the truth. 'Yung totoo lamang po."

Go expressed concern over Guo's evasiveness, citing the spread of various rumors and conspiracy theories that falsely implicated even former President Rodrigo Duterte.

"Kasi dahil sa pagiging evasive mo, 'yung mga nakaraan hanggang ngayon, kung anu-ano na pong mga insinuations, haka-haka, tsismis, at conspiracy theories ang kumakalat. Marami na pong nadadamay na mga inosente. Pati po si former President Duterte ay kinokonekta sa iyo," said Go.

"Ayoko na sana bigyan ng panahon ang mga tsismis pero since nandito ka na, at cited in contempt ka na, ayaw mo rin naman sagutin mga tanong ng mga kasamahan ko rito -- mabuti nang klaruhin mo na ang iba't ibang mga alegasyon, tutal di naman ito connected sa mga kaso mo," he added.

Go clarified that his intent is not to defend former President Rodrigo Duterte, but to seek the truth especially amid numerous legal cases and issues connected to Guo.

"Sa pagkakilala ko sa kanya, knowing former President Duterte for the longest time, when he was still the mayor of Davao, hindi talaga pumapayag ng iligal 'yun," Go explained, recalling an incident in which Duterte had sternly warned businessman Michael Yang against engaging in illegal activities.

"Sinabihan niya 'yan: Kapag nagnegosyo ka ng iligal dito, ibabaon kita nang buhay dito," Go recalled.

Go also emphasized Duterte's consistent stance against illegal activities, even during his presidency. "Lalo na noong naging Presidente po siya, ayaw niya ng iligal sa kanyang pamumuno. Ako rin po mismo ay saksi rito."

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