ePLDT, under the leadership of President and CEO Victor Genuino, has introduced the ePLDT Pilipinas Cloud (ePPC), marking the Philippines’ inaugural sovereign cloud. This technology is designated to house sensitive government data and applications, aligning with the government’s cloud-first strategy.
Numerous countries are currently embracing the concept of sovereign clouds, a pivotal step to maintain authoritative control and safeguard mission-critical data in compliance with localized regulations.
As the government fervently advances its digital transformation endeavors, the utilization of ePPC is anticipated to provide a robust solution for government agencies and local government units to effectively address issues concerning data sovereignty and cybersecurity.
ePPC, apart from adhering rigorously to the country’s data protection laws and regulations, guarantees that all sensitive data, encompassing classified information vital for national security and confidential personal information of citizens, are securely stored and processed within the country’s borders. This security measure mitigates the risks associated with foreign surveillance, interception, and cyberattacks.
In August, PLDT Group also committed to a close collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity infrastructure to counter various attacks, including those suspected to be backed by state entities.
Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy commended the PLDT Group for pioneering the development of the Philippines’ maiden sovereign cloud infrastructure.
He underscored the significance of digital infrastructure and cybersecurity as indispensable elements in establishing a secure and resilient digital environment for the government and its citizens.
Philippines’ ICT Department keeps pushing for cloud computing to achieve better governance. Maria Victoria Castro, Head of Cybersecurity Bureau, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said that the government needs to adopt cloud technology to be able to deliver quality services to Filipinos and to achieve better governance.
Moreover, Castro mentioned that the DICT is committed to securing the cloud by implementing appropriate controls and security protocols to effectively address the risks and vulnerabilities associated with the data stored or processed through their selected cloud deployment.