Bamban controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Court ruling on Alice Guo's citizenship
The reference material reports that a June 2025 court ruling determined Guo was a Chinese citizen and voided her tenure as mayor.
2024
POGO hub and Alice Guo controversy
Bamban became the subject of national scrutiny after a suspected Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator hub was associated with the municipality during Alice Guo's mayoral administration. Senate proceedings examined alleged criminal links and questioned Guo's Filipino citizenship. Guo and other municipal officials were suspended, and Guo was later dismissed by the Ombudsman.