Alice Guo absent from Senate’s final hearing on POGO

Although Guo did not participate, the investigation focused on the alleged Chinese spy of the deposed mayor and focused on actions taken by many agencies during the crackdown on POGOs.

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality, chaired by Senator Risa Hontiveros, concluded its hearing on illegal Filipino offshore gaming operators on Tuesday, November 26.

Main star of investigation dismissed Tarlac mayor Bamban Alice GuoHe was absent because the Pasig City court overseeing the human trafficking case did not allow him to take part in the latest investigation. The court explained in a letter to the Senate panel that the legislative investigation overlapped with the court’s hearing on the same day.

Meanwhile, the investigation continued as usual, focusing on Guo’s alleged status as a smuggler. Chinese spy. The hearing also focused on the actions taken so far by various institutions during the crackdown on POGOs.

Click the video above to watch Rappler reporter Jairo Bolledo’s recap reviewing key events from the Senate’s latest POGO hearing. – Rappler.com