Manila, April 25 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reaffirmed the agency's strong focus on cybersecurity, foundational defense infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.

The defense chief made the pledge during Thursday's American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AMCHAM) Summit 2025 in Makati City, DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong said in a news release Friday.

Andolong said the DND chief emphasized the importance of establishing an effective cyber architecture, supported by competent and "information technology (IT)-savvy defense personnel."

Teodoro said these must be guided by a comprehensive digital security policy, as outlined in the country's Comprehensive Arch...