By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero on Tuesday (30 July 2024) criticized the Philippine National Police (PNP) for failing to locate suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
Escudero described the situation as embarrassing, noting that the Bureau of Immigration has stated that both individuals are still in the country.
“Oo, nakakahiya, kahiya-hiya para sa PNP na hindi magawa ito, lalo na na nandito pa naman daw sila sa bansa ayon sa Bureau of Immigration,” said the Senate chief.
“Maraming akusado na mas malala pa nga ang krimen, mas malalaki pa ‘yung mga kaso na hindi nila nahuhuli,” he added.
Despite this, Escudero emphasized that funding for the PNP and the National Bureau of Investigation should not be reduced.
“E di lalo nilang hindi makikita ‘yung iba. Again, hindi naman ito carrot and stick [na] paparusahan mo kapag may mali, kapag hindi naubos ang budget.”
Authorities have been searching for Guo due to her repeated failure to attend Senate hearings. Despite her absences, Guo has consistently sent explanation letters to the Senate.
(el Amigo/mnm)
