International think-tank Stratbase ADR Institute has partnered with the Canadian Embassy in Manila in conducting an upcoming two-day conference on cybersecurity. Top government officials, cyber experts and other stakeholders will gather for what the institute called as the "first major...
In 2023, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) was immersed in addressing hacking incidents, bolstering cyber defenses, and channeling significant efforts into transforming the government system into a digital platform. Photo credit to Pixabay The country's ICT...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, Dec. 4, emphasized the Cybersecurity Bureau's plan to establish an additional 15 Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT) by 2024. DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy at the Philippine CERT Conference 2023. (DICT...
Senator Mark Villar commended President Marcos for spearheading the country’s efforts in securing partnerships on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity from Silicon Valley companies. However, he emphasized that an up-to-date framework for AI is of significance to level the playing field...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) After its cybersecurity protection was likened to that of a "shanty", the House of Representatives recently formed a Cybersecurity Committee composed of its highest ranking civilian...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Data Privacy Officer Nerissa Santiago said on Wednesday, Oct. 18, that the initial analysis of the compromised data revealed a staggering 13 to 20 million records. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina "Initially, our analysis, based on what was...
Gen. Benjamin Acorda, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered the boosting of cybersecurity of all data down to the police stations amid the series of data breaches on government agencies. Acorda issued the order to the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) during a command...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to begin a collaborative partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the Digital Security and Privacy Quick Response (DSPQR) Project. National Privacy Commission (NPC)/...
Due to recent massive breaches in the Philippines that may have used compromised email/phishing as an entry point, safeguarding your online identity is more critical than ever. Our email addresses are the gateways to our digital lives, and the relentless threat of email breaches and data leaks...
Senators have called on government agencies to provide stronger cybersecurity measures to prevent attacks such as what happened to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Sen. Grace Poe said that any cyber attack is unacceptable, especially against government data systems. "As...
President Marcos has moved the country's observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month from September to October every year to synchronize it with the international event. File photos The Official Gazette released a copy of Proclamation No. 353 on Oct. 4. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed it...
The Philippines and Lithuania have agreed to collaborate in technology, cybersecurity, education, and people-to-people exchanges, saying both nations can learn from each other's experiences in addressing various challenges. PH-LITHUANIA TIES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
