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Senators hail Alice Guo’s arrest, expect her to face probe
Senators on Wednesday lauded the arrest of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo in Indonesia, saying she is facing multiple criminal charges in the Philippines.
Senators on Wednesday lauded the arrest of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo in Indonesia, saying she is facing multiple criminal charges in the Philippines.
“I hail the arrest of Alice Guo in Indonesia. She can now be brought to justice and, hopefully, also shed light on illegal POGO operations in the country,” Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said in a statement.
“I hail the arrest of Alice Guo in Indonesia. She can now be brought to justice and, hopefully, also shed light on illegal POGO operations in the country,” Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said in a statement.
He added: “I likewise thank and congratulate Philippine and Indonesian law enforcement authorities for successfully effecting her arrest.”
He added: “I likewise thank and congratulate Philippine and Indonesian law enforcement authorities for successfully effecting her arrest.”
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian also praised Indonesian and Philippine authorities for the arrest of Guo Hua Ping, the alleged real name of Alice Guo.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian also praised Indonesian and Philippine authorities for the arrest of Guo Hua Ping, the alleged real name of Alice Guo.
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“Dahil nahuli na siya, dapat managot siya sa mga kasong isinampa laban sa kanya kagaya ng human trafficking, money laundering, quo warranto, paglabag sa utos ng Senado at iba pa. Importante na siya mismo ang managot dito sa ating bansa,” Gatchalian said.
“Dahil nahuli na siya, dapat managot siya sa mga kasong isinampa laban sa kanya kagaya ng human trafficking, money laundering, quo warranto, paglabag sa utos ng Senado at iba pa. Importante na siya mismo ang managot dito sa ating bansa,” Gatchalian said.
He expects Guo to be brought to the Senate as it is the only institution that currently has an arrest order against her.
He expects Guo to be brought to the Senate as it is the only institution that currently has an arrest order against her.
Gatchalian also urged the dismissed mayor to reveal her alleged accomplices in criminal activities for the proper cases to be filed.
Gatchalian also urged the dismissed mayor to reveal her alleged accomplices in criminal activities for the proper cases to be filed.
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros, who led the Senate investigations into Guo’s supposed illegal activities, said she has confirmed with her Indonesian sources the said arrest.
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros, who led the Senate investigations into Guo’s supposed illegal activities, said she has confirmed with her Indonesian sources the said arrest.
“Ako po ay nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng gumawa ng paraan para siya maaresto. Terima Kasih to our friends in Indonesia,” Hontiveros said in a statement.
“Ako po ay nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng gumawa ng paraan para siya maaresto. Terima Kasih to our friends in Indonesia,” Hontiveros said in a statement.
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“Inaasahan ko ang pagharap ni Guo Hua Ping sa hearing ng Senado sa lalong madaling panahon. We appreciate the commitment of the NBI to turn her over to the Senate after she is processed. At kung sino man ang tumulong sa kanyang pag takas, di namin kayo tatantanan,” she remarked.
“Inaasahan ko ang pagharap ni Guo Hua Ping sa hearing ng Senado sa lalong madaling panahon. We appreciate the commitment of the NBI to turn her over to the Senate after she is processed. At kung sino man ang tumulong sa kanyang pag takas, di namin kayo tatantanan,” she remarked.
NBI Director Jaime Santiago said Guo was arrested in Tangerang City, in the province of Banten on the western border of Jakarta.
NBI Director Jaime Santiago said Guo was arrested in Tangerang City, in the province of Banten on the western border of Jakarta.
“According to Senior Superintendent Audie Latuheru of the Indonesian Police, Ms. Guo was apprehended at 11:58 PM on September 3, 2024,” a Department of Justice statement read.
“According to Senior Superintendent Audie Latuheru of the Indonesian Police, Ms. Guo was apprehended at 11:58 PM on September 3, 2024,” a Department of Justice statement read.
The DOJ said Guo is in the custody of the Indonesian Police at Jatanras Mabes Polri.
The DOJ said Guo is in the custody of the Indonesian Police at Jatanras Mabes Polri.
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