The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has assured the public that no sensitive or confidential government information was compromised in the recent defacement of the House of Representatives website.
In its initial assessment, the DICT said there was no indication that any confidential data was accessed or stolen during the cyber incident.
The agency noted that the affected portions of the website contained only publicly available information, though it stressed that findings remain preliminary pending a full investigation.
The DICT is coordinating with the House of Representatives and relevant law enforcement agencies to determine the source and scope of the cyberattack, while also assisting in the restoration of affected systems.
It said efforts are ongoing to contain the incident, restore services, and strengthen cybersecurity defenses to prevent similar breaches.
The House website was defaced on June 13, just days after a similar incident hit the Senate website, prompting broader concerns over government digital security.
The DICT also reminded the public that website defacement is punishable under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175), and that those responsible will be held accountable under the law.