AFP flags national security risks in Misamis steel plant raid

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday raised national security concerns over alleged links between a raided steel plant in Misamis Oriental and foreign influence operations, following the arrest of dozens of Chinese nationals and the discovery of hazardous materials inside the facility. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the military provided security and operational support during the May 15 inter-agency operation at Philippine Sanjia-Steel Corp. in Tagoloan town, where authorities arrested 69 Chinese nationals and one Filipino for alleged violations of Philippine laws. “The AFP provided security and operational support to the inter-agency team that […]... Keep on reading: AFP flags national security risks in Misamis steel plant raid

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