Senator Bato Dela Rosa stated that the Senate inquiry into illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) is not mere grandstanding, especially after an Al Jazeera documentary implicated dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo as a Chinese spy.
The documentary featured Chinese businessman She Zhijiang, who alleged he was a Chinese spy and claimed to have a dossier on Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping.
She further stated that both he and Guo had dedicated their lives to China's Ministry of State Security.
During the 15th public hearing of the panel into POGO operations, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros presented a recorded Zoom interview with Wang Fu Gui, a friend of She, who confirmed Guo's alleged spy status based on She's files.
Wang clarified that Guo is a Chinese spy, though not a "special one," and her state security background shares similarities with She's situation.
Wang explained that many Chinese state security agents work for political and economic interests of the Chinese government, including officials and businessmen in other countries.
She was arrested by Thai authorities for alleged involvement in scams, human trafficking, and forced labor as a major investor in the "Golden Triangle."
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