By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed on Sunday (August 4, 2024) that no indication that suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has already left the country.
Guo has yet to appear at Senate hearings and her repeated absence elicited an outstanding warrant for her arrest from the Upper Chamber.
PNP Spokesperson Pcol. Jean Fajardo stated that the PNP continues to assist the Senate’s Sergeant-at-Arms in implementing the arrest warrant against Guo and her associates.
“We are consistently providing police assistance to the Senate’s Sergeant-at-Arms, who has been tasked with executing the arrest warrant against Mayor Guo and others,” Fajardo said in a radio interview.
Fajardo did not specify a timeline for Guo’s arrest but assured that the PNP is committed to locating the suspended mayor.
“The national police will not stop until Alice Guo is submitted to the Senate’s jurisdiction,” she said.
The PNP official also warned that individuals who know Guo’s whereabouts and deliberately withhold this information could face charges.
“If there is sufficient evidence and it can be proven that someone has harbored Mayor Guo, we can file appropriate charges,” Fajardo said.
“Anyone who attempts to hide her from the authorities will face serious legal consequences,” she added.
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