Senator Risa Hontiveros described Wednesday the arrest of a Chinese man with supposed “spying” equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) building in Intramuros, Manila as “deeply concerning” not only for the upcoming Eleksyon 2025, but also the country’s national security.
“The arrest of the alleged Chinese spy near Comelec is deeply concerning, not just for the upcoming elections but also for our national security,” Hontiveros said.
“Kung mapatunayan na espiya nga itong Chinese national (If it’s proven that the Chinese national is a spy), this will have serious implications for our already-fraught relationship with Beijing. Nang-aangkin na nga ng teritoryo natin,…