The Daily Tribune
Solon calls for speed passage of bill amending espionage law
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for the immediate passage of a modernized anti-espionage law to address contemporary threats.
The proposed legislation, Senate Bill No. 2368, seeks to update Commonwealth Act No. 616 and the Revised Penal Code to counter modern espionage techniques and technologies.
Estrada highlighted the urgent necessity to strengthen existing laws to protect the nation's sovereignty and security against evolving threats, especially following the recent arrest of an alleged Chinese spy and two Filipino associates.
The proposed amendments aim to fortify defenses while maintaining transparency and accountability in governance.
He emphasized the importance of balancing national security concerns with the protection of citizens' constitutional rights.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the Senate to swiftly pass amendments to the country's Espionage Law following the arrest of individuals suspected of spying activities.
Read more →
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año urged Congress to prioritize passing amendments to the Espionage Act and the Countering Foreign Interference and Malign Influence Bill to impose tougher penalties on espionage activities.
+1
Read more →