The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reiterated its commitment to bolstering the country's cybersecurity following reports of persistent cyberattacks potentially originating from China. AFP spokesperson Col. Margareth Padilla emphasized President Marcos Jr.'s directive to strengthen cyber defenses across government agencies. The AFP is enhancing collaboration with international allies, integrating cybersecurity into military exercises, and refining its organizational structure to address evolving digital threats. Padilla stressed that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and the AFP is focused on detecting and deterring attacks.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla The Armed Forces of the Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s cybersecurity following reports of persistent cyberattacks allegedly linked to China .
Padilla highlighted the AFP’s close coordination with international allies and the integration of cybersecurity initiatives in joint military exercises such as Balikatan. “Even in our exercises, cybersecurity defenses are now included,” she added. Padilla stressed that “cybersecurity is everyone’s concern” and not just the responsibility of AFP. “The important thing is that we can detect and deter these attacks,” she noted.
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