Joseph Cue Sy, also known as Chen Zhong Zhen, was delisted from the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) in August 2025, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) clarified.

In a statement released Friday, November 6, the agency assured that it is undertaking a comprehensive review of its auxiliary roster to ensure that all members meet the Coast Guard’s standards of credibility and qualification.

PCG Spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said that PCG Commandant Admiral Rommel Supangan is committed to implementing stricter vetting and qualification procedures for existing and prospective PCGA members.

Senator Risa Hontiveros questioned the businessman’s absence from a Senate hearing on Thursday, after the latter was reportedly hospitalized due to health concerns.

Subsequently, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said it found evidence showing that Sy procured fake documents during the birth registration process. Moreover, Sy’s biometrics matched those of a Chinese citizen, Chen Zhong Zhen, PSA Legal Service Director Atty. Eliezer Ambatali said.