Following her non-appearance before a hearing, the Philippine Senate directed police to detain a local mayor who is allegedly connected to illegal gaming operators.
The South China Sea territorial dispute between Beijing and Manila has resulted in increased tensions, which has given rise to the mayor's case. Amidst the maritime dispute, a number of Philippine security officials had expressed concerns that Beijing might be inciting unrest in the Southeast Asian nation through illicit gaming operations.
The South China Sea territorial dispute between Beijing and Manila has resulted in increased tensions, which has given rise to the mayor's case. Amidst the maritime dispute, a number of Philippine security officials had expressed concerns that Beijing might be inciting unrest in the Southeast Asian nation through illicit gaming operations.