The National Security Council has declared that Chinese spying operations in the Philippines, which recruited locals to access top security information, have been addressed and terminated. National Security Adviser Año urged caution over job offers amid ongoing probes into these efforts. Malacañang has instructed government workers to protect sensitive information.
Reports indicate a Chinese operation targeting Filipinos to access the country's top security information. This is covered in articles such as 'Threats within: Filipino spies in denial' and 'The price of stealing Philippines’ top security secrets'.
The National Security Council stated that these spying operations have been addressed and terminated. National Security Adviser Año warned against potential recruitment through job offers, as the Philippines continues its probe into these efforts.
Additionally, Malacañang directed government employees to safeguard sensitive information to prevent security breaches. No specifics on arrests or particular incidents were provided, but the need for vigilance against internal threats from local spies in denial was emphasized.