Ombudsman Remulla says DICT chief Henry Aguda has resigned

DICT. Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda on September 7, 2026.

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'Nag-resign. Tinanggap na 'yung resignation,' says Remulla of DICT chief Henry Aguda

MANILA, Philippines – Ombusdman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday, October 10, said
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) chief Henry Aguda has resigned.

Remulla mentioned Aguda’s alleged resignation on the show Executive Session on DZRH.

Asked about Aguda’s status, Remulla said “Nag-resign. Tinanggap na ‘yung resignation.” (He resigned. The resignation was accepted.)

Aguda denied resignation rumors last Wednesday, October 7. He said, “I am aware of the reports circulating regarding my position as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology” and that he continued to serve as the DICT chief.

Aguda and the DICT faced a controversy in the past weeks over the government’s efforts to regulate and block online platforms, including a decision to ban Discord, which was met with a severe backlash from users of the platform, including workers.

Rappler has reached out to Henry Aguda for confirmation. – Rappler.com