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Marcos appoints digital, banking expert to lead DICT
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Henry Rhoel Aguda, a digital technocrat, as the new Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Aguda takes over from Ivan Uy, who resigned earlier this month, with Undersecretary Paul Mercado serving as officer-in-charge in the interim.
He recently resigned as president and chief executive of UnionDigital Bank in August 2024.
Aguda previously contributed to President Marcos' administration as the Digital Infrastructure Lead for the Private Sector Advisory Council, which aims to enhance public-private sector innovation.
His extensive background includes leadership roles in the banking, technology, and telecommunications sectors.
Prior to UnionDigital Bank, Aguda held board positions at City Savings Bank and UBX Philippines, and served in various executive and technical capacities at institutions like Union Bank of the Philippines, Globe Telecom, and the Government Service Insurance System.
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has welcomed Henry Rhoel Aguda as its new secretary, signaling a continued focus on digitalization, connectivity, and cybersecurity.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Henry Rhoel Aguda as the new Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), expressing confidence in his ability to accelerate the nation's digital transformation.
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