Sen. Gatchalian Speaks on Former Mayor Alice Guo Being Able To Leave PH
GATCHALIAN – The Senator raised a question on the spending of the intelligence funds amid former Mayor Alice Guo’s escape issue.
The reported departure of former Mayor Alice Guo from the Philippines left countless people disappointed most especially the senators who are taking the lead in the investigation. It was Senator Risa Hontiveros who presented the document that claimed that Guo has left the country.
Sen. Hontiveros previously expressed that Guo exited the Philippines through Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The dismissed Mayor of Bamban, Tarlac reportedly went to Singapore. The Bureau of Immigration said in its latest update that Guo is in Indonesia.
Shiela Guo, the sister of Alice, and Cassandra Li Ong were detained in Indonesia and sent back to PH. Ong is also facing accusations of her alleged involvement in the illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming operations in her town.
Shiela Guo felt unwell upon her arrival at NAIA Terminal 1. She and Ong were brought to the Bureau of Immigration and were set for a medical checkup.
Sen. Risa Hontiveros previously questioned who could have helped Guo depart the country amid the multiple complaints against her. According to BI, the former Mayor did not pass by the immigration.
Recently, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian claimed that he heard that the other government agencies already knew about former Mayor Alice Guo’s departure from the Philippines before they knew about it. He stressed that the public should have been informed citing the public is an “ally” of the government in the issue.
“Parang gusto pa itago ang problema na nakalusot ang tao, gustong pagtakpan na nakalusot,” the Senator said.
Based on a report on GMA News, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian also questioned the spending of the intelligence funds amid the reported escape of former Mayor Alice Guo. He stressed that it is still frustrating that the authorities do not know how she was able to flee from the country.
“What happens to billions of intelligence funds? Bakit nakalusot ang isang Alice Guo sa kanilang pagmomonitor?” Sen. Gatchalian said.
Based on the report, the Senator expressed that he will question about the spending of the intelligence funds during their Senate finance hearing. He stressed that it is not evident how the funs are being used.