Mayor Alice Guo voluntarily submitted a personal letter to the Senate Committee Secretariat to address allegations surrounding her leadership as mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, and her personal life.
The letter, delivered by Guo’s lawyer, Atty. Nicole Jamila, aims to provide a detailed response to the accusations against her.
“Mayor Guo, who has faced numerous allegations since taking office, expressed her desire to be heard and for the truth to be revealed. Despite previous hearings, she believes that there are aspects of her story that need to be shared with the public and the Honorable members of the Senate Committee,” explained Atty. Jamila.
According to Atty. Jamila, the letter addresses allegations concerning Guo’s involvement in the BAOFU project, HongSheng, and her name appearing in certain documents, as well as accusations of espionage and money laundering.
In the letter, Mayor Guo does not deny her involvement with BAOFU, stating that she invested in 7 hectares of land. However, she sold her shares before any construction began to pursue other business ventures.
Regarding HongSheng, Mayor Guo clarified that she served only as a lessor for BAOFU and acted as an interpreter.
Her name appears in the TARELCO Document because she applied for power supply when she was an incorporator of BAOFU.
Regarding the business permit issued by the Bamban LGU to Zuan Yuan in 2023, it was issued due to the company’s compliance with the requirements. It was only a provisional license.
Concerning her late-registered birth certificate, Guo explained that her parents, Jian Zhing Guo and Amelia Leal (a Filipino citizen), were not married. She emphasized her Filipino citizenship and possession of a passport.
“There are those claiming that Lin Wen Yi is my real mother. She is involved in our family companies, but Amelia Leal is my mother in all documents. The allegation that Amelia Leal is a non-existing person is false. Lin Wen Yi is a partner and a business partner of my father. She is not my mother,” Mayor Guo asserted in her letter.
The mayor further insisted that she is not a protector of POGOs and has no involvement in murder, prostitution, human trafficking, love scams, money laundering, or any other cybercrimes. She vehemently denied any accusations of theft.
“I am a Filipino! I was elected just like you. I have dignity and character!” Guo stated in her letter.
Atty. Jamila shared that Mayor Guo’s letter also includes personal matters, including her family background, childhood experiences, and her father’s business activities.
Mayor Guo reportedly appealed to the senators and the public to consider her side of the story before making judgments. She reiterated her innocence regarding the accusations and emphasized her dedication to upholding the dignity and honor of her position as a public servant.
Atty. Jamila emphasized that Mayor Guo’s approach to the Senate demonstrates her commitment to transparency and accountability.
“It is a bold step towards ensuring that her voice is heard and that justice prevails in the face of adversity,” concluded Atty. Jamila.