DOJ: Philippines Lacks Law Criminalizing Foreign Interference; Espionage Laws Cited as Inadequate
The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed that the Philippines has yet to enact a law specifically criminalizing foreign interference, citing gaps in existing espionage laws. The inadequacy of current legislation was discussed during a Senate hearing.
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