Philippine Military Establishes Cyber Command as Attacks Increase

The Philippine military established a dedicated cyber command in response to escalating cyber attacks. General Romeo Brawner, Chief of the Armed Forces, announced plans to recruit cyber warriors by relaxing recruitment rules. Attacks are almost daily but unsuccessful. Concerns over cyber threats from abroad, especially in the South China Sea. The military will acquire radar equipment from Japan and cease allowing telecom companies, including China Telecom, to build cell towers in military camps.

The Philippine military established a dedicated cyber command in response to escalating cyber attacks. General Romeo Brawner, Chief of the Armed Forces, announced plans to recruit cyber warriors by relaxing recruitment rules. Attacks are almost daily but unsuccessful. Concerns over cyber threats from abroad, especially in the South China Sea. The military will acquire radar equipment from Japan and cease allowing telecom companies, including China Telecom, to build cell towers in military camps.

The Philippine military established a dedicated cyber command in response to escalating cyber attacks. General Romeo Brawner, Chief of the Armed Forces, announced plans to recruit cyber warriors by relaxing recruitment rules. Attacks are almost daily but unsuccessful. Concerns over cyber threats from abroad, especially in the South China Sea. The military will acquire radar equipment from Japan and cease allowing telecom companies, including China Telecom, to build cell towers in military camps.

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