Philippines' Defense Department Applauds Passage of New Espionage Law
The Department of National Defense praised the House of Representatives for approving the New Espionage Act, calling it a long-overdue update of outdated statutes.
The House of Representatives passed House Bill 9642, the New Espionage Act, with 247 votes in favor and 10 against on its final reading. Manila’s Department of National Defense hailed the legislation as essential for modernizing the country’s espionage laws. The agency described the reform as critical and overdue, signaling strong governmental support for the measure.
Why it matters
Modernizing espionage laws strengthens national security and aligns the Philippines with contemporary intelligence challenges.
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