A sharp reduction in cybercrime incidents has been recorded across the Philippines in 2025, reflecting stronger enforcement and coordinated digital security efforts by the government.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center reported that cybercrime cases dropped to 8,987 in 2025, compared to 14,529 cases in the previous year. This marks a significant year on year decline. The figures were presented during the 11th CICC Executive Committee Meeting held at the DICT headquarters in Quezon City on December 12, 2025.
Officials also shared long term data showing that from March 20, 2013 to October 31, 2025, a total of 87,595 cybercrime cases were recorded nationwide.
Data from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 highlighted stronger enforcement results. During this period, 2,933 cases were filed, 252 individuals were convicted, and 1,068 cyber warrants were served.
“These data show that our anti cybercrime measures are effective, as people can see that the government is serious in curbing cybercrime in the country,” DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said in a statement on December 13.
The most common cyber offenses recorded nationwide included online libel, illegal access, computer related identity theft, computer related fraud, data interference, system interference or hacking, computer related forgery, misuse of devices, illegal interception, and aiding or abetting in cybercrime activities.
Aguda also acknowledged the efforts of the CICC Executive Committee members, including the CICC, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine National Police, and the Department of Justice, for their continued role in protecting the country’s digital environment.
He stressed that while progress is evident, cybersecurity measures must be further strengthened, especially during the holiday season when online activity increases.
In a related development, the Philippines and Australia enhanced cooperation in cybersecurity and critical technologies following the first Philippines Australia Cyber Dialogue held in Canberra on December 12.
The DICT was represented by Special Assistant to the Secretary for Cybersecurity Julius Gorospe, who outlined key priorities such as cyber resilience, AI safety, critical technology development, capacity building, and stronger government and industry collaboration.
The dialogue reaffirmed support for implementing the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding on Cyber and Critical Technology Cooperation and aligned with the National Cybersecurity Plan 2023 to 2028. Co chaired by the DICT, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, the discussions reinforced both countries’ commitment to a secure and trusted cyberspace.
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