Cybersecurity bill sponsored by Villafuerte, Poe passes 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Monday the proposed National Cybersecurity and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026, or House Bill No. 9605, following sponsorship speeches by Reps. Miguel Luis Villafuerte and Brian Poe. The bill seeks to establish the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) as the central body