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Security expert warns vs. Chinese sleeper agents influencing 2028 polls
A security analyst warned that Chinese sleeper agents in the Philippines are studying the country's political landscape to potentially influence the 2028 presidential elections.
Professor Chester Cabalza, head of the International Development and Security Cooperation think tank, stated that Chinese espionage has been ongoing in the Philippines.
Cabalza suggested that China's presence is partly due to the West Philippine Sea dispute and the existence of illegal gambling operations.
He emphasized that the primary mission of these agents is to understand Philippine politics to better influence policies and gain the trust of Filipinos.
These agents are allegedly focused on gathering information for strategic implications in the West Philippine Sea and for foresight concerning the 2028 elections.
Earlier this week, Senator Panfilo Lacson alleged that Chinese sleeper agents and operatives from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) are already in the Philippines for spying purposes.
The National Security Council (NSC) previously indicated in April that China may have interfered with the Philippines' 2025 midterm elections.
Malacañang expressed alarm over the NSC's pronouncement and stated that the reported interference would be investigated.
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