No cyber threats monitored for Sona 2026, says PNP-ACG

(FILE IMAGE) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) said it has not monitored any cybersecurity threats ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 27. In an interview with reporters in Camp Crame on Wednesday, PNP-ACG Director Maj. Gen. Wilson Asueta said their unit has intensified its online monitoring in the lead-up to the president’s annual address to a joint session of Congress. “We haven’t seen a threat so far, but we are monitoring who might take advantage of the situation,” Asueta said in Filipino. Article continues after this advertisement READ: PNP on alert for possible cyber threats ahead of Sona 2026 “We want to assure the public that no one will create chaos or create alarm, especially for public order at the venue of the Sona,” he added. The PNP previously said it will deploy over 21,000 personnel and that it was on alert for possible cyber threats as part of security measures for the Sona. The national police force particularly cited “critical information infrastructure, the spread of misinformation and coordinated influence operations” that may arise during the event. /gsg Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.