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Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?

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 for a broader definition of espionage than under the current…

Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?

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