Former Mayor Alice Guo Leaves Philippines Amid Controversy

Dismissed Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, is believed to have left the Philippines amidst allegations of money laundering and ties to illegal online gambling operations. Reports indicate that she traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 18 before continuing to Singapore. The Bureau of Immigration suspects that Guo may have departed illegally, as her exit was not recorded in their system. Senator Risa Hontiveros has criticized government agencies for their inability to locate Guo and has presented documents indicating her travels. Guo's lawyer maintains she is still in the Philippines, while the Department of Justice denies any reports of her departure. The case has raised concerns about possible corruption enabling her escape from legal accountability.