Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has initiated an investigation into how Alice Guo, a former town mayor accused of ties with Chinese criminal syndicates, managed to flee the country. Marcos has ordered Guo's passport canceled and warned that government officials who aided her escape will face severe consequences. Guo was removed from office for grave misconduct and is wanted by the Senate for refusing to attend hearings on her alleged criminal activities. Despite conflicting reports, it is believed Guo traveled to Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia using her Philippine passport. Her escape intensifies existing tensions between the Philippines and China, especially concerning disputes in the South China Sea. Guo's lawyer claims she is still in the Philippines, but evidence suggests otherwise.