Undisclosed number of Filipinos detained on China spying allegations

MANILA, Philippines — An undisclosed number of Filipinos who allegedly spied on behalf of China have been apprehended, the National Security Council (NSC) said, calling it a “serious national security matter”. In a statement released Wednesday night, the NSC said it had “addressed and terminated” operations taken at “the behest of Chinese intelligence”, without offering details of the alleged espionage. “For reasons of national security, we cannot discuss identities, methods, or timelines so as not to jeopardize ongoing operations,” the security agency said. READ: China-linked espionage uncovered in PH, says NSC “Nonetheless, necessary actions have been taken against the individuals […]... Keep on reading: Undisclosed number of Filipinos detained on China spying allegations