Chairman: Acknowledges the presence of colleagues and officials.
Senator Coco Pimentel: Expresses intention to uncover how Alice Go escaped the Philippines with a Philippine passport despite lacking proper immigration records.
Important Dates and Events
July 18, 2024: Flight from Bali, Indonesia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Alice Go was believed to be on this flight, but her photo was not captured by immigration.
July 21, 2024: Alice Go reportedly traveled to Singapore.
July 28, 2024: Alice's parents fly from China to Singapore; Cassandra Ong awaits them.
August 16, 2024: Alice Go, Sheila Go, and Cassandra Ong encountered Indonesian immigration.
Use of Philippine passports raised concerns about their legitimacy.
Key Questions Raised
How did Alice Go escape?
Who assisted her?
When did the authorities learn of her exit?
Current whereabouts of Alice Go?
Witness Statements
Senator Raffy Tulfo: Discusses issues of fake citizenship and fraudulent birth certificates issued to Chinese citizens.
Concerns: The immigration crisis poses a national security threat.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian: Discusses the implications of Alice Go's escape on the Philippines' reputation.
Investigation Details
Alice Go's Identifications: Claims of being a Filipino citizen verified through questionable means.
Witnesses: Sheila Go discusses her travels and interactions, revealing a lack of knowledge about the true nature of their activities.
Immigration Records: No outbound flight records found for Alice Go or her companions prior to their disappearance.
Significant Points from NBI and Immigration Reports
Commissioner of Immigration: Confirms that no Philippine immigration stamps were present in Alice's passport upon her departure, suggesting alternative exit routes.
Investigation Process: Various agencies expressed concerns regarding coordination, especially during high-stakes international conferences.
Alice Go's Situation: The efforts for her extradition from Indonesia are ongoing, with reports of her last whereabouts confirmed as Jakarta.
Immigration and National Security Concerns
Repeated Failures: Issues of corruption and inefficiency within immigration processes highlighted.
Lack of Coordination: Failure to act quickly or efficiently on alerts related to Alice Go's travel.
Conclusion of the Hearing
Senator Observations: Emphasized the need for swift actions in immigration matters to prevent similar future incidents.
Recommendations: Enhancing protocols and cooperation among government agencies to improve immigration security.
Next Steps
Further Investigations Required: Continue monitoring of immigration records and investigate possible links to organized crime.
Follow-Up Hearings Scheduled: Additional sessions to address unresolved questions and testimonies.