Henry Aguda confirmed by the CA as Secretary of DICT

The Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved Henry Aguda as Secretary of the Department of Information and Technology (DICT).

- BY JONATHAN CASTILLO

As Secretary of DICT, among Aguda’s responsibilities include developing policies and standards for DICT, advising the President on the development of information and communications technology, and coordination with local government units, collaborations with the private and public sectors, on initiatives and new policies.

DICT is responsible for fostering the growth and reliability of information and communications technologies. This includes cybersecurity, consumer growth, and developing a digital government.