Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned, though official confirmation is pending.
Key facts
- •Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla stated on October 10 that Henry Aguda's resignation has been accepted.
- •Henry Aguda publicly denied rumors of his resignation on October 7.
- •The DICT recently faced backlash for its decision to ban the online platform Discord.
- •Malacañang has not yet provided official confirmation regarding the resignation.
- •President Marcos is expected to address the matter following his return from Singapore.
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Saturday, October 10, that Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda has resigned from his post. Remulla stated that the resignation has already been accepted, though there has been no immediate confirmation from Malacañang.
Background and Recent Statements
The announcement follows a period of public speculation regarding Aguda's status within the government. Just days prior, on Wednesday, October 7, Aguda had publicly denied rumors concerning his departure, asserting that he continued to serve as the head of the DICT.
Recent Departmental Controversies
The DICT has faced significant scrutiny in recent weeks regarding government initiatives to regulate and block various online platforms. This included a decision to ban the platform Discord, which resulted in widespread backlash from the public and platform users, including workers.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rappler.
