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AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad (Ret.) warns that foreign financial inflows used to co-opt elites or push foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) directly undermine the rule of law and weaken national resolve.

The AFP expressed support for the investigation to be conducted by the National Security Council (NSC) on the reported financial transactions from China involving a Philippine company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s family. (Video courtesy of Martin A. Sadongdong I MB)

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/10/06/nsc-probes-alleged-chinese-cash-flow-linked-to-vp-saras-family-enterprises-afp-cites-natl-security-risks

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00:00Again, when we see foreign funding coming in, used to further the stand of an adversary, used to co-op
00:10political elite or the economic elite, or for whatever reason, used to further FIMI in-country, then these are actions
00:18that undermine the rule of law, that undermine the government's stand.
00:23These are actions designed to weaken our resolve to stand up for what is ours. So it's very important, first
00:30and foremost, to establish the veracity of these reports.
00:35Yes, the West Philippine Sea, our maritime domain, will be a major factor today moving forward until 2028.
00:45Sapatkat for the first time, we have a very strong government policy that has laid out our stand and our
00:52approach.
00:54Again, maliwanag naman, wala tayong inaangkin na hindi sa atin.
00:57We are not claiming what is not ours. On the other hand, we are merely standing up and fighting for
01:03what is legally, rightfully, and internationally recognized as part and parcel of the Philippines wherein we have sovereignty and sovereign
01:14rights.
01:15This will become a major issue. That's why it's very important about what Filipino to be aware of what is
01:21happening, especially in the information domain because of foreign malign influence.

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