Many security and defense experts have long pushed for an updated Philippine espionage law, especially in light of foreign malign influence operations. Rappler foreign affairs and security reporter Bea Cupin joins Philippine Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral

Many security and defense experts have long pushed for an updated Philippine espionage law, especially in light of foreign malign influence operations. Rappler foreign affairs and security reporter Bea Cupin joins Philippine Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral  facebook.com


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