Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos has called for stronger government cybersecurity leadership to protect citizens’ data and sensitive information from evolving online threats.
Speaking at the opening of the Philippine Public Safety College-National Cyber Training Institute’s Cyber Leadership Executive Course, he stressed that digital services must be secure and trustworthy.
Abalos urged government agencies to integrate cybersecurity measures into digital systems from the start.
He also emphasized that cybersecurity training must translate into practical actions that protect the public.
He said the government’s digitalization efforts should prioritize data protection, reliable services, and public trust.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 18, 2026
ABALOS SEEKS STRONGER CYBER LEADERSHIP TO SECURE GOVERNMENT DATA
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