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.

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By Liza Soriano

MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) transferred Shiela Guo, sister of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, to the Senate on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Shiela, along with her companion Cassandra Li Ong, is scheduled to appear at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, August 27, regarding the alleged illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), according to Senate spokesperson Atty. Arnel Jose Bañas.

The Senate medical team examined Guo to ensure her physical and mental well-being.

The Senate security team, led by Sergeant-at-Arms Lt. Gen. Roberto Ancan PA (Ret), has assured Guo’s protection and safety within the Senate premises, Bañas added.

A round-the-clock security team is also posted near Shiela’s accommodation.

Meanwhile, Ong is currently in the custody of the House of Representatives.

Earlier, Shiela and Ong had been held in Indonesia before being returned to the Philippines.

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) stated on Monday that the former mayor is still in Indonesia, while her brother, Wesley, may have exited the country and fled to Hong Kong.

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