Manila:Malacañang announced on Thursday that the government is prepared to counter cyberattacks targeting its agencies, following reports of data breaches and hacking incidents.

According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is informed about the incidents and the cybersecurity issues affecting government offices.

Castro assured the public of the government's capability to thwart hacking attempts on government websites, referencing past incidents that were swiftly resolved. She emphasized the government's readiness to handle such cyberattacks and website hacking attempts.

The National Privacy Commission disclosed that as of November 10, at least 10 government agencies have reported personal data breaches following recent cybersecurity incidents and claims on underground forums. The affected agencies include the Presidential Commission on Good Government, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the Department of Labor and Employment, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.