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22 November 2024 โ Novotel, Quezon City
The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG), collaborated with the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) of the House of Representatives (HRep) and the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) to organize a Focus-Group Discussion (FGD) on cybersecurity governance. Held at Novotel, Quezon City, the event brought together key stakeholders to discuss and refine the proposed bill, โAn Act Authorizing the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure Against Cybersecurity Threats and Incidents, Creating the National Cybersecurity Agency, the National Cybersecurity Inter-Agency Council, and the National Cybersecurity College, Defining Their Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.โ
The event commenced with a welcome speech by NCPAG Dean Dr. Kristoffer B. Berse and opening remarks by UP Diliman Chancellor Atty. Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II.
Engr. Allan S. Cabanlong, Southeast Asia Regional Director of the GFCE, delivered a keynote speech titled “Best Practices of Cybersecurity Legislation in the ASEAN.” He emphasized lessons from regional models, advocating for frameworks that balance operational feasibility and effective cybersecurity measures.
Ms. Angela C. Chaves, Development Management Officer and Research Policy Focal Person on AI and Cybersecurity at CPED-NCPAG, presented the draft Cybersecurity Act. She detailed the bill’s provisions, which include establishing the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA), the National Cybersecurity Inter-Agency Council (NCIAC), and the National Cybersecurity College. These entities aim to address the nationโs cybersecurity challenges through governance, collaboration, and capacity building.
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
The FGD included participants from various sectors, such as IT-Business Processing Association of the Philippines, IBM, Accenture, Data Ethics PH, NICA, the National Security Council, Women in Security Alliance PH, and the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department of the House of Representatives.
Discussions emphasized the need for clearly defined mandates for the NCSA and NCIAC, proposing the NCSAโs attachment to the Office of the President for better coordination. A risk-based approach was also recommended for designating CIIs, alongside a regulatory framework balancing privacy and security. Establishing the National Cybersecurity College was prioritized, with calls for industry-driven skill development and international expertise. Participants also highlighted gaps in the bill, suggesting clearer guidelines, cross-border cooperation, and additional parameters to strengthen legal and regulatory measures.
๐ง๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ
Breakout sessions yielded actionable recommendations, which were consolidated into a summary report for submission to the legislative committee
This collaborative effort underscores the critical role of multi-sectoral partnerships in safeguarding the nationโs digital infrastructure and ensuring a secure and resilient cyberspace for the Philippines.
