Manila Journalist

Thirteen Chinese nationals arrested on suspicion of espionage were charged under an 80-year-old World War II-era law.

Philippine lawmakers are now scrambling to update national security measures in the country’s David-and-Goliath struggle to defend the West Philippine Sea against China.

Outside the courts, authorities hope that exposing the alleged espionage activities will raise public awareness of the threats and encourage citizens to help.

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