The first trial of the kidnapping and murder case of Filipino Chinese businessman Guo Congyuan has commenced, with the number of suspects increasing to ten, most of whom are Chinese.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) of the Philippines held its first court hearing on the kidnapping and murder case involving Chinese businessman Guo Congyuan. The three defendants appeared in court for the first time, namely Richard Austria and Reymart Catequista from the Philippines, and David Tan L