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A RESOLUTION seeking a probe into reported cyberattacks against news websites has been filed at the House of Representatives by Bayan Muna Party-list. 

House Resolution 2493 calls on the House Committee on Information and Technology, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to investigate the alleged hacking of media sites, including CNN Philippines, Rappler and PhilStar.

“The DICT and the NBI should investigate the rampant cyberattacks against media websites, especially in this period when the country is facing a very crucial election, in which the public needs credible sources of information,” Bayan Muna Reps. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate, Ferdinand R. Gaite and Eufemia C. Cullamat said in the resolution.

The lawmakers added that authorities should find these cybercriminals and hold them accountable for not only the hacking offense but for also trying to influence the results of the May elections. 

“Now therefore, let it be resolved, through the Committee on Information and Technology, to inquire, in aid of legislation, the reported rampant cyberattacks against media outfits in the country,” they said. — Jaspearl Emerald G. Tan

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