House Passes Modernized Anti-Spy Bill Amid Civil Liberties Concerns
The Philippine House of Representatives has passed on final reading a bill modernizing the country's anti-espionage laws. However, some lawmakers have raised concerns that its broad definition could be used to suppress dissent.
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