Philippine resupply mission data leaked to Chinese intelligence, security official says A Philippine National Security Council (NSC) spokesman confirmed on Thursday that information related to the country’s resupply missions in the South China Sea had been compromised and shared with Chinese intelligence agents. The breach, described as “alarming” but limited in scope, involved operational data such as personnel rotations and logistical details, which could endanger military personnel if disclosed. The NSC spokesperson, Cornelio Valencia, stated that the channels used to transmit the information had been shut down following the incident. The Philippine government announced the apprehension of three Filipinos on suspicion of espionage for China in a “serious national security matter.” Valencia noted that additional suspects may be involved but declined to specify whether formal charges would be filed. The accused individuals, whose identities were not disclosed, reportedly provided sensitive data to Chinese agents through various means. One of the suspects, who obtained information via a connection with a Philippine Coast Guard staffer, used a government-issued phone to communicate with his handler. The phone contained a hidden messaging platform accessible via a Tetris game, which he used to exchange details about deployments and resupply operations. Another accused individual described being approached by a Filipina acquaintance while working as a junior staffer at the Department of National Defence. Initially, the contact offered to write opinion articles in exchange for money, but the arrangement later expanded to include intelligence related to the South China Sea and the Philippines’ defense ministry interactions with allies like the United States.#philippine_national_security_council #cornelio_valencia #philippine_coast_guard #department_of_national_defence #south_china_sea
