Marcos confirms DICT chief Aguda's resignation
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confirmed the resignation of DICT Secretary Henry Aguda following reports of an investigation. The resignation comes after a period of controversy regarding the department's efforts to regulate online platforms like Discord.
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The resignation of a high-level cabinet official in the Philippines signals potential instability or policy shifts within the government's digital and communications regulatory framework.
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DICT. Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda on September 7, 2026.
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MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday, October 11, confirmed that he had accepted the resignation of Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda.
Marcos’ confirmation follows Ombusdman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s disclosure on Saturday, October 10, that Malacañang had accepted Aguda’s resignation .
Remulla mentioned Aguda’s alleged resignation on the show Executive Session on DZRH.
Asked about Aguda’s status, Remulla said “ Nag-resign. Tinanggap na ‘yung resignation.” (He resigned. The resignation was accepted.)
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