Supposed foreign covert operations in the radar - DFA

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is closely monitoring reports of supposed foreign covert operations in the country, an official said.

DFA spokesperson Teresita Daza said that the issue is an “area of concern” for the government.

“The department has noted reports containing relevant information on alleged foreign covert operations in the Philippines. In accordance with its mandate to help protect national security, the department takes such reports seriously and is monitoring relevant developments in this regard,” Daza said.

It can be recalled that an Al Jazeera documentary featured tycoon She Zhijiang, who claimed to be a Chinese spy and had spoken with dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo.

Guo denied her links to the gambling tycoon in a House quad committee hearing.

“Hindi ko po siya kilala [Zhijiang], sana po makuha ko ang details, gusto ko po sila i-demanda,” said Guo.