Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stated on Monday (September 9) that Duanren Wu, associated with the Lucky South 99 offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Porac, Pampanga, left the Philippines on June 11, 2024.
Duanren Wu and Cassandra Li Ong, the girlfriend of Guo Huaping's brother, departed the country simultaneously without any record of return.
Senator Joel Villanueva proposed issuing a subpoena to Duanren Wu, as his name has been mentioned multiple times during Senate hearings. Duanren Wu is the founder of Whirlwind Corp, which leases the land where Lucky South 99 is located. Previously, Cassandra Li Ong stated in a House hearing that Duanren Wu was her godfather and had served as her translator.
Senator Risa Hontiveros noted that the Senate had earlier invited Duanren Wu to a hearing but was unable to obtain his Philippine address.
Furthermore, Villanueva questioned Shiela Guo, the cousin of the dismissed mayor of Banban, Alice Guo, about her trip to Taipei with Duanren Wu, Alice Guo, and others. Alice Guo stated that she had no relationship with Mr. Wu, only knowing him through Cassandra Li Ong, and mentioned that Mr. Wu had originally planned to invest in Banban.
Alice Guo was arrested in Indonesia on multiple criminal charges and was handed over to Philippine law enforcement last Friday.
