Senators push criminal case vs suspended Mayor Guo

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has suggested that the Senate file a criminal case against suspended Mayor Alice Guo for violating Article 150 of the Revised Penal Code.

Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero said on Tuesday that the case could serve as a test case, indicating that such cases under Article 150 are seldom filed.

Guo continues to evade arrest despite efforts by law enforcement and the Senate's Office of Sergeant-At-Arms, with an arrest order issued two weeks ago remaining unfulfilled.

Gatchalian also recommended filing cases against individuals who were ordered arrested but did not appear before the investigation, including Guo and her relatives: Sheila Leal Guo, Wesley Leal Guo, Jian Zhong Guo, Seimen L. Guo, and Wenyi Lin.

Senator Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate committee on women's issues, supported Gatchalian's suggestion and said she would invite colleagues to back this proposal.

The committee is investigating Guo's involvement in an illegal POGO hub raided in her town and questioning her citizenship due to inconsistent testimonies about her background.