A review of the Philippine passport of former Mayor Alice Guo presented upon her arrival last September 6 showed that no Philippine immigration stamps were found in it.
Before his relief, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said in a statement that the BI immediately conducted a review of Guo’s passport, which was issued on September 4, 2020 in Angeles and valid until 2030. It also states that she was born in Tarlac, Tarlac.
“We have reviewed the contents of her passport upon her arrival and found out that she has the same immigration stamps as her alleged sister Shiela. No Philippine stamps were found in both passports, showing that they left the country illegally without undergoing regular immigration inspection,” Tansingco said.
Tansingco also responded to criticism on photos of BI agents during Guo’s arrest.
“Just like our colleagues at the NBI, we believe this has been misinterpreted, as the agents were just elated having completed the operation successfully. There is no inappropriate conduct and no disrespect was intended. We take our work seriously and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism,” he added.
Tansingco said that Guo’s statements will provide a big piece in the puzzle on her illegal departure and the establishment of illegal online gaming in the Philippines.
