What appeared to be a harmless, casual conversation with a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel has turned out to be part of an alleged espionage operation, an official said, noting the need to step up security briefings for its personnel handling sensitive

What appeared to be a harmless, casual conversation with a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel has turned out to be part of an alleged espionage operation, an official said, noting the need to step up security briefings for its personnel handling sensitive  facebook.com


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