Navy officer refused China ‘spy job offer’Philippine Navy spokesman for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said “Charles” was approached by a certain “Jessica” in 2024. MANILA, Philippines — One of the two Philippine Navy officers allegedly offered to spy for China refused the job and is now cooperating with three others who have been apprehended for giving sensitive security information to their handlers abroad. Philippine Navy spokesman for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said “Charles” was approached by a certain “Jessica” in 2024. But unlike “Lawrence” who used to work with the Department of National Defense (DND) before he moved to the Philippine Navy, Charles declined the offer. Allegedly, information that was being extracted for a fee from those recruited involved matters pertaining to West Philippine Sea operations.

Source: Philippine Star March 07, 2026 16:33 UTC