Rappler Recap: Senators bare more links between Alice Guo, Dong Calugay

MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Tuesday, September 17, bared more links between dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo and Sual, Pangasinan Mayor Liseldo “Dong” Calugay as they continued their probe into illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs in Bamban, Tarlac. Calugay finally appeared before the Senate after missing two previous hearings, citing dengue fever, which led the panel to issue a subpoena against him. He denied any romantic or business relationship with Guo, stating that they are merely “friends.

” Rappler’s Senate reporter Bonz Magsambol gives a recap of Tuesday’s hearing. – Rappler.com.