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EXCLUSIVE: Chinese operation taps Filipinos to access top security info

Rappler • March 4, 2026

“ Espionage and FIMI (Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference) are documented threats to our national security that require a no-nonsense ...

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Chinese Espionage Operation Targets Filipino Citizens for Security Information A Chinese operation has been revealed to be recruiting Filipinos to gain access to sensitive security information from the Philippine government. This espionage effort is part of a broader strategy involving Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), posing significant risks to national security. 2 sources 72

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Espionage