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DICT orders annual security testing for gov’t IT systems

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has ordered government agencies to conduct cybersecurity assessments at least once a year as more public services move online.

Group seeks probe into alleged LTFRB data leak involving 16 million records

A transport-sector coalition has called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to issue a technical report on two alleged cybersecurity incidents, including one that purportedly exposed 16 million records.

DICT, CICC order 24-hour cyber checks after attacks on gov’t websites

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have ordered government agencies and critical infrastructure operators to assess their security risks and take urgent protective measures within 24 hours amid reported cyberattacks on government systems.

Hackers claim access to DMW network as DICT probes gov’t cyberattacks

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is investigating unauthorized access to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) website and the defacement of a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) web host.

PLDT, Smart oppose indiscriminate blocking of online platforms

Telecommunications firms PLDT and Smart Communications have opposed the indiscriminate blocking of online platforms, saying restrictions should instead target specific content that harms or exploits children.

DOJ, CICC move to standardize cybercrime data, reporting

The Department of Justice–Office of Cybercrime (DOJ-OOC) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) are developing a common framework for classifying and reporting cybercrime cases across government agencies.

DICT, South Korea start $25.6-M national cybersecurity center project

KOICA said the $25.6-million undertaking is the development agency's largest single project implemented in the Philippines.

Phishing, data breaches surge in PH in first half of 2026

More than 19.2 million account credentials in the Philippines were compromised in the first half of 2026 as cybercriminals expanded their use of phishing, ransomware, software exploits and artificial intelligence, according to a report from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS).

Globe, PLDT-Smart, Converge widen blocking of violent, harmful content

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has thrown its support behind expanded voluntary website blocking by Globe Telecom, PLDT-Smart, and Converge ICT Solutions, even as questions remain over the legal basis and safeguards governing restrictions on violent content that has not necessarily been declared illegal.

Converge says it blocked 72,000 domains linked to prohibited content in 2025

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. said it blocked nearly 12 billion attempts to access websites carrying dangerous, inappropriate, and harmful content in 2025 as the broadband provider stepped up measures aimed at protecting children and other users online.

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