NBI Files Complaint Against Alice Guo and Her Family
ALICE GUO – The former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, and four of her family members are facing charges of falsification and violations of the Anti-Dummy Law.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed the complaints at the Department of Justice, accusing the Guos of misrepresenting themselves as Filipino citizens when purchasing land for their 3Lin-Q Farm in Mangatarem, Pangasinan. The NBI’s investigation revealed that Alice Guo, her parents Jiang Zhong Guo and Lin Wenyi, and her siblings Shiela and Siemen Guo, were Chinese citizens, contrary to their claims.
The Guo family allegedly falsified documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission, misrepresenting their firm as a Filipino corporation with 65% Filipino ownership, which is a violation of laws regulating foreign ownership of property. The NBI discovered this by conducting a forensic examination of fingerprints and verifying documents from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Bureau of Immigration. Furthermore, they found a barangay certification that showed the Guos falsely claimed to be residents of Bulacan.
The charges also include criminal forfeiture, meaning that the state may confiscate the family’s land and other assets obtained through these illegal actions. NBI spokesperson Ferdinand Lavin emphasized that this case serves as a warning for government agencies to synchronize records and ensure that property transactions are thoroughly verified.
Alice Guo, who maintains her claim of Filipino citizenship and denies involvement in illegal gambling activities, is reportedly concerned about the possibility of spending the holiday season in jail. The case highlights the importance of ensuring transparency and compliance with laws regarding property ownership and foreign investments in the Philippines.
Meanwhile, the Anti-Dummy Law in the Philippines prohibits foreign nationals from using Filipino citizens as “dummies” to own land or majority stakes in businesses, bypassing restrictions on foreign ownership. The law aims to protect Filipino interests by ensuring that key resources and industries remain under Filipino control. Violations can lead to penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
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