The controversy surrounding suspended Mayor Alice Leal Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, takes a dramatic turn as the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) pushes to cancel her certificate of birth. If approved, this action could leave Guo’s identity in a “floating status,” stripping her of Philippine citizenship.
The Allegations and Investigation
Alice Leal Guo, reportedly born in Tarlac on July 12, 1986, is at the centre of a heated debate over her true identity. Suspicion arose after Senator Risa Hontiveros presented evidence suggesting that Suspended Mayor Alice Guo may not be who she claims to be.
Hontiveros revealed an NBI clearance for a woman named Alice Leal Guo, with the same birth date and place, applied for just days before the Bamban mayor filed for a late registration of birth. This coincidence has led to speculation of identity theft.
“Is it a coincidence that this NBI clearance was applied for just a few days before the delayed registration of birth of the other Alice Leal Guo in Tarlac City? Or is this a case of stolen identity?” Hontiveros questioned during a Senate committee hearing on a raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Bamban.
The True Identity
Hontiveros’ investigation suggests that Guo Hua Ping, a Chinese woman, may have assumed the identity of Alice Leal Guo. Allegedly, Guo Hua Ping is the home-schooled lovechild of a Chinese businessman and a Filipino maid. This revelation has cast doubt on the legitimacy of Guo’s identity and her subsequent rise to political office.
The issue of Suspended Mayor Alice Guo came to lime light when it was found that her company had purchased the land around the US airbases in Philippines.
Alleged Chinese Spy Alice Leal Guo Infiltrates Philippine Town, Buys Land Near US Airbase
PSA’s Move and Legal Implications
The PSA has recommended canceling Guo’s certificate of live birth, citing irregularities in the process. According to Assistant National Statistician Marizza Grande, Guo’s late registration of birth was supported only by a “negative certificate” from the National Statistics Office (NSO), which proved no birth certificate existed in government records. More concerning was that Guo was issued a birth certificate before securing this NSO negative certificate.
If the PSA’s recommendation is upheld, Guo’s Filipino citizenship will be revoked, leaving her in a “floating” status. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Ty explained, “Her true nationality should first be ascertained. If she is found to be a foreigner who stayed in the country through illegal means, this could lead to deportation.”
US, Japan, Philippines Meet to Combat China Influence
Senate Hearing and Further Actions
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who supports the PSA’s recommendation, highlighted the implications of this move. If the certificate is canceled, Suspended Mayor Alice Guo could face deportation unless she is charged in court. In that case, she would remain in the Philippines for her trial and, if convicted, serve her sentence in the country.
Guo has already been sued for non-bailable qualified trafficking at the Department of Justice. If the prosecutors find merit, warrants of arrest may be issued.
Suspended Mayor Alice Guo was also found to be associated with the biggest money laundering scandal in Singapore.
Alice Guo: The Alleged Chinese Spy Entangled in Singapore’s $3 Billion Money Laundering Scandal
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Guo did not attend the recent Senate hearing, citing stress and anxiety. Hontiveros stated that a subpoena would be issued for Guo for the next hearing, warning that failure to attend could result in contempt charges.
The case of Suspended Mayor Alice Leal Guo continues to unravel, Regtechtimes is committed to shed light on legal consequences that follow in this case. The PSA’s move to cancel her birth certificate is a significant development, potentially stripping her of Filipino citizenship and leading to possible deportation or legal proceedings. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the fate of the suspended mayor, with her true identity hanging in the balance.
