Globe Telecom said Executive Order (EO) No. 119 provides a framework that strengthens cybersecurity while allowing government agencies to continue adopting modern digital technologies.
Signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on July 13, the executive order establishes an updated government data classification system and sets residency requirements for highly sensitive government information.
Under the policy, top secret and secret government data must remain within Philippine jurisdiction while providing safeguards for the use of cloud technologies for other classifications of government information.
Globe said in a statement the measure reflects the growing need to balance digital innovation with national security, resilience and public trust.
Building trust
"Executive Order No. 119 is a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation journey. It provides a clear, risk-based framework that protects our most sensitive government information while allowing agencies to continue harnessing modern digital technologies responsibly," Globe general counsel Atty. Vicente Froilan Castelo said in the statement.
Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz said public confidence is essential as government services become increasingly digital.
"Digital transformation succeeds only when people trust that government systems are secure," Cruz said.
"The executive order strengthens that trust, ensuring sensitive government information receives the highest level of protection while allowing agencies to modernize responsibly. This is an important pillar on the road to becoming a digital nation."
The company said the executive order gives government agencies and their private sector partners clearer guidance on classifying, storing and protecting sensitive information while enabling the secure adoption of cloud technologies.
Global alignment
According to Globe, governments worldwide are strengthening cybersecurity as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital public services become increasingly integrated into governance.
At the same time, cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, public institutions and essential services continue to grow in both scale and sophistication.
The company noted that the Philippines joins countries such as Australia, Singapore, India and members of the European Union in adopting governance frameworks that seek to balance technological innovation with strong data protection.
Globe said these policies have helped modernize public services while improving cybersecurity, operational resilience and public trust.
Digital transformation
The telecommunications company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government's digital transformation agenda through secure connectivity, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions and trusted digital infrastructure that comply with Philippine regulations and globally recognized security standards.
"Trust is the foundation of every digital interaction," Castelo said. "As more government services move online, protecting sensitive public sector data becomes essential to maintaining public confidence. EO 119 provides the governance needed to help agencies innovate securely, strengthen resilience, and deliver digital services that Filipinos can trust." —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
