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Philippines Anti-Foreign Interference Law
The Philippines is pursuing a new anti-foreign interference law ahead of the 2028 election amid national security concerns over Chinese-linked money transfers and scam operations, raising fears of free speech curbs.
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## Overview
Philippine officials want a new anti-foreign interference law ahead of the 2028 presidential election, spurred by a raid on a suspected online scam center near military headquarters and reports of Chinese-linked money transfers to a company tied to Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's family (SCMP, October 14). On Monday, immigration and military operatives arrested 76 foreigners at a Quezon City facility suspected of links to Philippine offshore gaming operators (SCMP, October 14).
## Why This Matters
Critics fear the law could be used to curb free speech ahead of the 2028 election. This intersects with broader regional concerns about Chinese influence operations, offshore gaming crime networks (POGOs), and press/civil liberties protections in Southeast Asia — a likely recurring story as the legislation develops.