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Malacañang Beefs Up Security After Arrest of Chinese 'Spies'
The Philippine Star
|February 28, 2025
Following the arrest of Chinese nationals allegedly spying on Malacañang, military and police camps, the Marcos administration yesterday vowed to strengthen security measures.
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Chinese Ni Qinhui and Zheng Wei were nabbed along with three Filipinos by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for alleged espionage activities in Malate, Manila on Feb. 20.
The suspects reportedly targeted the Villamor Airbase, Camp Aguinaldo, Camp Crame, the US embassy in Manila and Malacañang.
"Of course, that news is alarming. We will intensify our forces to fight the alleged spies," Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. "We need to beef up the security of the Palace and the President."
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) database reportedly showed there are several foreigners bearing the same name as the two Chinese arrested by the NBI.
This story is from the February 28, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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