Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 58 adopting the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) 2023-2028 developed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
- The EO emphasizes the importance of fortifying the security and resilience of the Philippines’ cyberspace.
In response to the rising cyber threats, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 58, adopting the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) 2023-2028 developed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The goal of this move is to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation’s cyberspace, as outlined in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.
The NCSP 2023-2028 serves as the roadmap for the integrated development and strategic direction of cybersecurity in the country. This plan, crafted by the DICT in accordance with Republic Act 10844, aims to establish a trusted, secure, and resilient cyberspace for all Filipinos. All national government agencies, instrumentalities, and local government units are directed to support and cooperate in the successful implementation of the NCSP 2023-2028.
Under EO 58, the DICT is tasked with adopting a system for effective implementation, monitoring, and review of the plan. The department, in collaboration with the private sector, will provide technical assistance to other government agencies as needed. Additionally, the DICT is required to submit bi-annual progress reports on the implementation of the NCSP 2023-2028 to the President through the Office of the Executive Secretary and the National Cybersecurity Inter-Agency Committee (NCIAC).
Executive Order No. 58 will come into effect upon publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, reinforcing the commitment of the Philippine government to combat cyber threats and safeguard the nation’s cyberspace.
