China on Thursday, April 3, confirmed that it arrested three Filipinos after they were accused of spying for the Philippine intelligence agency. Guo Jiakun, spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, said in a press conference that the arrest of the said individuals, who the Chinese embassy in Manila...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is eyeing the declaration of the Grande Island as a military reservation following the arrest of six foreigners and their alleged two Filipino cohorts over suspicions of espionage on Wednesday, March 19. DND Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong said the...
Zambales 1st district Rep. Jefferson Khonghun (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) House Assistant Majority Leader Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun has raised concerns over possible foreign interference in the upcoming May 12 mid-term...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) cautioned job hunters on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to be wary of fake employment opportunities being offered by foreign individuals who may be engaged in spying activities. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla urged those who are seeking jobs to be...
Amid already tensed relations with China, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. asked Beijing to stop its spying activities that target Philippine officials and infrastructure. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. (left) delivers his speech at the Waitangi Day...
For Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, the government should already anticipate the presence of Chinese spies in the country considering the tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "Dapat maging ano na rin tayo, dapat iexpect na rin natin yan dahil alam naman natin meron tayong alitan sa [WPS] at alam...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has filed a bill penalizing foreign interference in the Philippines amid recent incidents indicating possible espionage in the country. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has filed a bill setting penalties for foreign interference in the Philippines....
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is taking any indication of espionage operations by foreign nationals in the country seriously, saying it stands ready in joining efforts with other government agencies in dealing with it. (Photo courtesy of DFA) In a statement on Thursday, Jan. 23,...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez Citing recent events, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez says the House of Representatives must swiftly approve his two bills that seek to expand the definition of espionage and...
China warned the Philippines to stop peddling the “Chinese spy” tag as its authorities arrested last week a suspected Chinese “sleeper agent” involved in espionage activities in military and police sites. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning (Photo from Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
A suspected Chinese spy and his two Filipino cohorts were presented by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Jan. 20, 2025, following their arrest in Makati City. (Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) The National Security Council (NSC) called on lawmakers Tuesday, Jan. 21, to...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez A ranking congressman who has been critical of China over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue has filed a bill penalizing espionage or spying not only in times of war but also during...
