Justice Sec Remulla suspects BI officials helped Guo leave Philippines

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla suggested possible involvement of some Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel in assisting dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's illegal exit from the Philippines.

Remulla referred to a 10-year-old scheme where BI officials allegedly helped Chinese visitors bypass screening for money and noted that similar practices may have facilitated Guo’s departure in July.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated authorities are finalizing arrangements for Guo's return but refused to disclose who would be held responsible, saying those involved will face consequences.

BI chief Norman Tansingco was criticized by Remulla for not promptly informing the Department of Justice about developments in the search for Guo and other individuals linked to illegal POGO activities.

Guo was apprehended in Jakarta on Tuesday by Indonesian police as an 'illegal alien' due to discrepancies in her documents, currently under custody of the Indonesian Police.

Remulla is also looking into the cancellation of Wesley Guo's passport and noted that Alice Guo’s return procedure will differ from that of Shiela Guo and Cassandra Li Ong, who were apprehended in Batam, Indonesia in August.

The Justice Secretary expressed suspicion over BI personnel involvement and stated they are reviewing flight plans to check for any chartered flights used by Guo's entourage.