A Chinese engineer and two Filipinos were arrested by the NBI and AFP for espionage activities targeting Philippine military, police, and critical infrastructure. The main suspect, Deng Yuanqing, a PLA-linked engineer, was found to be using advanced surveillance equipment to collect sensitive data. The group’s actions raised national security concerns, as their operations also included collecting information from critical sites like power plants and military camps. They face serious charges related to espionage and cybercrime.

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