NSC says China using Filipinos for spying“The National Security Council confirms the Rappler investigative report that government authorities have uncovered a serious national security matter involving espionage and foreign-directed malign activities in the country linked to the People’s Republic of China. MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) said yesterday it has uncovered “a serious national security matter” wherein Filipinos themselves are being used by China to conduct espionage operations in the country. In a statement, the NSC also confirmed the existence of an “Insider Threat Program” involving various national government agencies currently dealing with the matter. “The National Security Council confirms the Rappler investigative report that government authorities have uncovered a serious national security matter involving espionage and foreign-directed malign activities in the country linked to the People’s Republic of China. “For reasons of national security, we cannot discuss identities, methods, or timelines so as not to jeopardize ongoing operations.

Source: Philippine Star March 04, 2026 16:36 UTC