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- ↑ De Leon, Dwight (9 October 2023). "Marcos suspends LTFRB chief Teofilo Guadiz, cites alleged corruption". Rappler. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ↑ "Philippines: Marcos sacks transport franchising agency chief amid corruption scandal". gulfnews.com. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ↑ "Marcos orders LTFRB chief suspension amid corruption claims". cnn. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
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