Honasan warns KP Bill lacks security, vetting process

A former head of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Gregorio Honasan II, has expressed concerns about potential threats to national security posed by the Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Bill.

Honasan criticized the proposed bill for lacking sufficient security mechanisms to protect the country's digital infrastructure and failing to provide clear penalties for violations.

He warned that without a legally mandated national security vetting process for Data Transmission Participants, the Implementing Rules and Regulations alone would be insufficient.

Honasan also highlighted the bill's inadequate regulation of foreign-controlled firms in sensitive operations such as cable landing stations and satellite gateways.

The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators echoed Honasan’s concerns and called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto the measure due to its lack of proper regulatory oversight.

Telecommunications stakeholders expressed apprehension over the proposed two-year compliance window, deeming it insufficient for meeting necessary cybersecurity standards.