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Bamban Mayor Alice Guo in hiding, still in PH: lawmaker
Bamban Mayor Alice Guo in hiding, still in PH: lawmaker
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Embattled Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is in hiding but remains in the Philippines after the Senate issued a warrant for her arrest, a lawmaker said Monday.
Embattled Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is in hiding but remains in the Philippines after the Senate issued a warrant for her arrest, a lawmaker said Monday.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said law enforcers visited all registered addresses of Mayor Guo including buildings and structures in QJJ Farm in Tarlac province as well as garments factories in Marilao, Bulacan and Valenzuela City but failed to locate her or her siblings Sheila, Seimen, and Wesley.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said law enforcers visited all registered addresses of Mayor Guo including buildings and structures in QJJ Farm in Tarlac province as well as garments factories in Marilao, Bulacan and Valenzuela City but failed to locate her or her siblings Sheila, Seimen, and Wesley.
Only her former accountant, Nancy Gamo was found and brought to the Senate where she underwent a medical checkup.
Only her former accountant, Nancy Gamo was found and brought to the Senate where she underwent a medical checkup.
“Pinuntahan ng tracker team lahat ng registered addresses. meron sa Valenzuela, Tarlac, Marilao, QC pero walang Guo Hua Ping,” Gatchalian said in a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview.
“Pinuntahan ng tracker team lahat ng registered addresses. meron sa Valenzuela, Tarlac, Marilao, QC pero walang Guo Hua Ping,” Gatchalian said in a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview.
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“Nakikita ko, nagtatago talaga siya, nag-e-evade ng arrest. Sa impormasyon natin nandito pa siya. Hindi na siya makaka-alis gamit ang paliparan dahil meron ng [hold departure order].”
“Nakikita ko, nagtatago talaga siya, nag-e-evade ng arrest. Sa impormasyon natin nandito pa siya. Hindi na siya makaka-alis gamit ang paliparan dahil meron ng [hold departure order].”
This was corroborated by Guo’s lawyer, Stephen David, who said the mayor is fearing for her life.
This was corroborated by Guo’s lawyer, Stephen David, who said the mayor is fearing for her life.
“Natatakot siya, marami kasing nananakot sa kanya. Natatakot siya sa security niya saka kung anong pwedeng mangyari kung makulong siya,” David said in a separate interview.
“Natatakot siya, marami kasing nananakot sa kanya. Natatakot siya sa security niya saka kung anong pwedeng mangyari kung makulong siya,” David said in a separate interview.
“Pipilitin niya, pinagiisipan niya (dumalo).”
“Pipilitin niya, pinagiisipan niya (dumalo).”
Guo has come under scrutiny over her alleged links to illegal Philippine offshore gaming operations in Tarlac.
Guo has come under scrutiny over her alleged links to illegal Philippine offshore gaming operations in Tarlac.
Lawmakers have also raised questions over Guo’s nationality, amid rumors that she is a Chinese national.
Lawmakers have also raised questions over Guo’s nationality, amid rumors that she is a Chinese national.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals for Guo’s assets as well as those of Zhiyang Huang, and Baoying Lin, who are involved with the companies Zun Yuan Technology Inc., BAOFU Land Development Inc., and Hongsheng Gaming Technology Inc.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals for Guo’s assets as well as those of Zhiyang Huang, and Baoying Lin, who are involved with the companies Zun Yuan Technology Inc., BAOFU Land Development Inc., and Hongsheng Gaming Technology Inc.
The freeze order approved by the Court of Appeals encompasses 90 bank accounts across 14 financial institutions, several real properties and high-value personal properties such as luxury vehicles and a helicopter.
The freeze order approved by the Court of Appeals encompasses 90 bank accounts across 14 financial institutions, several real properties and high-value personal properties such as luxury vehicles and a helicopter.
Gatchalian also cited AMLC reports that showed billions of pesos were allegedly transferred to Guo’s various bank accounts from 2019 to 2024. A big portion of the funds was allegedly traced from China.
Gatchalian also cited AMLC reports that showed billions of pesos were allegedly transferred to Guo’s various bank accounts from 2019 to 2024. A big portion of the funds was allegedly traced from China.
“’Yung AMLAC report, napaka-importante at ngayon pa lang nabuksan. Personally, gusto kong matanong sa kanya kung saan nanggaling yung perang pumapasok sa kanyang bank account at kung bakit hindi niya inireport ito sa kanyang income statement,” Gatchalian said.
“’Yung AMLAC report, napaka-importante at ngayon pa lang nabuksan. Personally, gusto kong matanong sa kanya kung saan nanggaling yung perang pumapasok sa kanyang bank account at kung bakit hindi niya inireport ito sa kanyang income statement,” Gatchalian said.
He added: “Sigurado ako na bilyones ang pumasok sa kanyang account.”
He added: “Sigurado ako na bilyones ang pumasok sa kanyang account.”
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