MANILA — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Cybersecurity Bureau has recognized the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) for strengthening its cybersecurity resilience through the establishment of its Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).

The commendation was awarded during the Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) Summit 2025 held from October 16 to 17 at the Manila Prince Hotel. The certificate was presented by DICT Critical Infrastructure Evaluation and Cybersecurity Standards Division Chief Christine Apple B. Pre and received by PDIC Vice President Renar M. Gonzales of the Information Technology Group and Corporate Executive Officer II Greg B. Alba.

According to the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau, the PDIC’s establishment of a CERT aligns with the National Cybersecurity Plan 2023-2028, which mandates all government agencies, instrumentalities, government-owned or -controlled corporations, and local government units to form dedicated teams to respond to cybersecurity incidents.

The PDIC said forming its CERT makes the agency more agile in accelerating its digital transformation by ensuring that its Information Systems Strategic Plan adheres to relevant cybersecurity measures. The initiative is expected to benefit depositors and other stakeholders through improved data protection and more responsive services.

The PDIC was among 20 institutions recognized this year, including other GOCCs, national government agencies, and local government units.