By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, that Shiela Guo did not go through the formal immigration process, as her passport lacked a departure stamp.
“It appears that this group left through informal means. When we checked, their passports had no markings, which means they did not pass through immigration or areas where immigration officers are present,” said BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval.
Sandoval added that Guo and her companion’s passports did have arrival stamps in Malaysia.
She also noted that their departure from the country was likely “illegal” as it did not follow the proper process.
During a Senate hearing, Guo confirmed that she and her siblings dismissed Mayor Alice and Wesley, used several boats to leave the country.
“We traveled by boat,” she told the Senate subcommittee on justice and human rights.
“Maybe around 7:08 p.m., after dinner, we arrived at midnight. I’m not sure of the exact time,” she added.
(ia/mnm)
