Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Saturday called for stronger security measures across government agencies, warning that suspected Chinese
sleeper agents could already be working within the government.
Tolentino, who is running in the 2025 midterm polls, said the idea of long-serving government employees possibly acting as foreign agents is “surprising and worrying,” adding that it highlights the need for regular background checks even for veteran civil servants.“It’s about making sure we are protecting our institutions and the people who rely on them,” he added.
“There should be a fair, regular system of checking backgrounds, so we can be confident that the people serving our country are loyal to it,” he said.
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