“The geopolitical developments and tensions continue to test our sovereignty and our resolve. The surge in cybersecurity threats, if unchallenged and unaddressed, will challenge our national security,” he said.
Marcos Jnr added that modernisation was not simply about acquiring advanced equipment, but also “transforming the way we think, the way we act, and the way we operate as a unified force.”
The president’s comments come as the AFP has expressed its plans to strengthen and prioritise the development of its cyber forces.
In November, General Rommel Cordova, speaking on behalf of AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jnr, said the military was prioritising the development of its cyber forces, adding that the defence department has directed the armed forces to build a new unit dedicated to enhancing its cyber defence capabilities.
