Philippine spy network broken up

Authorities say suspects admitted conducting surveillance near military facilities

China's national security authorities have dismantled a Philippine espionage network operating within its borders and detained three Philippine nationals suspected of spying on Chinese soil.

Authorities had noticed a foreigner frequently appearing near military facilities, who was behaving in a highly suspicious manner.

The man was later identified as David Servanez, a Philippine national who is a long-term resident of China. He was apprehended during espionage activity.