Philippine President Marcos Jr defends officials taking selfies with arrested human trafficker Alice Guo as a cultural trend for documentation.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended officials who took selfies with Alice Guo, a former mayor arrested for human trafficking and money laundering. Despite public criticism, Marcos claimed the photos reflect a new cultural trend and are intended for documentation. He and other officials denied any wrongdoing, stating the selfies were not indicative of special treatment, amid ongoing scrutiny related to Guo's connections to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators.

September 06, 2024
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