PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the "selfie" photo of Alice Guo with government officials that has sparked outrage was part of the country's "new culture."

The photo of a smiling Guo making a peace sign as she sat next to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Rommel Marbil and Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has triggered a torrent of criticism.

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