NICA deems Guo Hua Ping's case a security threat

The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) considers the case of Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, a national security concern due to her involvement in criminal charges and potential issues with her Filipino citizenship.

During Thursday's Senate subcommittee probe into Guo's escape from Philippine jurisdiction, NICA Legal Officer Atty. Rowena Acudili stated that the agency became aware of Guo's departure on August 18 but verification was pending until Senator Risa Hontiveros confirmed it on August 19.

Acudili noted that since July 10, when Guo ceased to be monitored at her municipal office, NICA has been monitoring her activities.

Guo was arrested in Indonesia by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Indonesian police for refusing to appear before a Senate committee hearing on July 10.

Questions about Guo's citizenship have led to allegations that she is a Chinese spy, which she denies. The NBI confirmed earlier that Alice Guo and Chinese national Guo Hua Ping are the same person.

Guo is expected to be brought back to the Philippines from Indonesia on Thursday evening.