MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Saturday renewed her call for the passage of the Anti-Espionage Act amid the National Security Council’s (NSC) discovery of espionage operations linked to the People’s Republic of China.  De Lima filed House Bill 1844 or the proposed Anti-Espionage Act in July 2025 which seeks to amend the Revised Penal Code by imposing higher penalties for espionage. De Lima said that the passage is long overdue, noting that the presence of spies in the country is “no longer a surprise.” De Lima also expressed concern that some Filipinos are allegedly […]... Keep on reading: De Lima bats for passage of Anti-Espionage Act