PH assists 3 detained Filipinos in China on espionage charges

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro assured that the Philippine government is actively assisting three Filipinos who were arrested in China for espionage activities, and that a law firm has already been hired to represent them in the case.

- By RAYMUND ANTONIO

Lazaro, who faced the diplomatic press corps for her first media briefing on Monday, July 14, said the issue of the three Filipinos is being treated as a consular issue under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate in Guangzhou.