Notes on President Marcos Jr.'s Commitment to Accountability in Alice Guo Case

Key Points

• President Marcos Jr.'s Statement
  • Vowed to punish those who aided fugitive ex-Mayor Alice Guo's escape
  • Highlighted the corruption undermining the justice system and eroding public trust
  • Emphasized that personal interests should not override public service

Investigation Details

• Full-scale Investigation
  • Aims to expose those who helped Guo evade justice
  • Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOK) acknowledged being caught off guard
  • Investigation areas:
    • Northern tip of Luzon
    • Western tip of Luzon
    • Mindanao backdoor exit

Government Actions

• Passport Cancellations
  • Passports of Guo's siblings (Wesley and Sheila) and Wesley's girlfriend (Cassandra Leong) canceled
  • This triggers Interpol's Blue and Red Notices for arrest and transfer to the Philippines

Coordination with International Authorities

• Collaboration with Interpol
  • Departments of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) coordinating on Guo's whereabouts
  • Recognition of the POGO-related crime problem as a regional and global issue

Senate Involvement

• Upcoming Hearing
  • Senate's Subcommittee on Justice will hold a hearing on August 27
  • Inviting Guo's counsel (Stephen David) and Bureau of Immigration representatives
  • Questions raised about the lack of official record of Guo's departure

Legal Implications

• Senate President Escudero's Concerns

  • Doubts on the progress of cases against Guo due to her absence
  • Pending case could be archived if she is not located

• Senator Gatchalian's Perspective

  • Believes Guo's departure is a temporary setback
  • Proposes to sue Guo for perjury and disobedience to summons

Additional Notes

• PAOK is preparing more cases against the former mayor
• Escudero and Gatchalian express differing views on the legal proceedings against Guo.