AMID the allegations of espionage against dismissed mayor Alice Guo, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, on Thursday asked the Department of National Defense (DND) for inputs in fine-tuning the proposed law expanding espionage coverage.
AMID the allegations of espionage against dismissed mayor Alice Guo, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, on Thursday asked the Department of National Defense for inputs in fine-tuning the proposed law expanding espionage coverage.'Given the significant national defense and security changes over the years, reviewing and updating these policies is essential to ensure they are relevant to the current landscape.
'I proposed this legislation long before the Senate began investigating the issues surrounding Alice Guo's dismissal,' he said.Guo was the former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac.SB 2368 will include new provisions addressing cyber espionage.Under existing laws, espionage is punishable by 10 to 30 years in prison and a fine of P2,000 to P30,000. The Revised Penal Code sets the penalty for espionage at six months and up to six years in prison.
Asks DND To Help Tweak Espionage Laws
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