Calugay stated that they are just friends and that he is currently in a relationship, having been married before. He mentioned that Cheryl Medina, a staff member in the mayor's office, handled some notarization matters for Guo Huaping while she was abroad, but these did not involve personal relationships.
Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed concerns about the registration names of several businesses in Sual, including Guco Aqua Farm, Licsel Fish Farm, and Donguo Fish Farm, suspecting a connection to Guo Huaping and Calugay. Calugay insisted he was not involved in these businesses, stating his only business was truck transportation.
Despite substantial evidence provided by Senate Pro Tempore Igoy Estrada, including photos of Guo Huaping and Calugay riding in each other's campaign convoys, wearing what appeared to be couple outfits or shirts of the same style, and having the same campaign gift suppliers, Calugay maintained his stance. Estrada jokingly compared their relationship to that of famous couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.
