8 days ago · Philippines
Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Philippines. The first report grouped here was at 8 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A Philippine bill expanding the country’s espionage law to cover peacetime activities is raising concerns among journalists and legal experts, who warn that its broad provisions could stifle free expression and restrict public scrutiny of national issues. The House of Representatives approved the measure on September 17, paving the way…
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- First reported by South China Morning Post Asia
Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?
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