THE story of Mayor Alice Guo has some fascinating themes that have captured the 'teleserye' audience, or those Filipinos who love dramatic stories unfolding right on their screens. After all, it has elements of politics, leadership and governance, with romance and violence thrown in for good measure. Add to that an escape overseas and a regional manhunt by local and international authorities.

As if to add to the excitement, it has also dragged some familiar names through the burning coals of congressional investigations. It's certainly a tale with many twists and turns.