00:00It is possible that there is a connection to the recovered submersible drones in our ocean
00:04that was arrested by Chinese nationals who were spying on the country
00:08according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
00:11The AFP assured that the actions are working and effective for our national security.
00:17Patrick De Jesus of PTV with the national news.
00:23The other agencies of the government are happy.
00:26The AFP is evaluating a deeper reason
00:29for the arrest of a Chinese national for spying.
00:35The AFP does not consider it an isolated incident.
00:40It is part of a larger strategy
00:42that challenges our sovereignty and security.
00:47So therefore, sir, it is crucial for us to view these actions
00:52as interconnected elements that is part of a broader plan.
00:56The AFP is looking for a connection to the recovered submersible drones in our ocean
01:03that was arrested by Chinese nationals who were spying on the country
01:06according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
01:09And start connecting the dots.
01:11There seems now to be a deliberate and calculated move
01:16to map out the country by a foreign power.
01:19This is what your armed forces are watching.
01:22We are facing this and we are taking appropriate action.
01:25The investigation continues on the high-tech devices
01:29that were used to arrest the Chinese
01:30that were able to make a 3D mapping of the location of the houses
01:34even if they are outside the structure.
01:36And the information will be sent in real-time to China.
01:40This has also been seen in some EDCA sites in Luzon
01:43including power plants, NGCP substations,
01:47and Malampaya gas fields in Palawan.
01:49National Security Advisor Eduardo Año
01:53will be able to help in prioritizing the amendment to the Espionage Act
01:58and the Constitution on Countering Foreign Interference and Malign Influence.
02:03He will be able to help in making a more effective response
02:07to the new threat to security
02:09and to make the punishment heavier on individuals
02:12who have committed to national security.
02:16From People's Television Network, Patrick de Azuz
02:20for Panbansa News.
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