Philippines mulls anti-foreign interference law amid China-linked security concerns

Philippine officials are advancing a proposed anti-foreign interference law ahead of the 2028 presidential election, following a raid on a suspected online scam centre near military headquarters and reports of Chinese-linked money transfers to a company tied to Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's family. The move signals heightened national security concerns and potential tightening of free speech, with implications for domestic politics and foreign relations.