Malacañang assured the public that the government is prepared to respond to cyberattacks and hacking incidents involving government agencies, following reports of personal data breaches in several offices.
During a Palace press briefing, DZRH reporter Leth Narciso asked whether President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was aware of the incidents and what directives he had given government agencies, particularly the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), amid preparations for the ASEAN Summit.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the President was aware of the developments.
“Oo, alam ng Pangulo ang mga nangyayaring kaganapan, lalo-lalo sa mga nangyayari sa ahensya,” Castro said.
She noted that some government agencies had experienced hacking incidents in the past but stressed that these were immediately addressed.
“Handa po ang gobyerno [na] tumugon sa mga cyberattack na ito na ginagawa, pag-hack,” she added.
The assurance comes as the Philippines prepares to host the 49th ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity in government operations.
