NGCP Confirms China Has No Remote Access to Philippine Power Grid

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has clarified that China does not have any remote access to the Philippine power grid, following reports of a possible cyber attack on the system.

In a statement released by NGCP, they said that they are aware of the reports and rumors circulating on social media regarding the alleged “Chinese hack” of the Philippine power grid. They also noted that these reports are false and baseless.

“We would like to clarify that there is no remote access from China or any other foreign country to our systems. We have stringent security protocols in place to protect our systems from unauthorized access,” said NGCP spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza.

She added that their systems are regularly monitored and audited by independent third-party experts and government agencies for compliance with international standards and best practices in cybersecurity.

Alabanza also said that they are continuously improving their security measures and protocols to ensure the safety and reliability of the country’s power grid. She also assured the public that all systems are operating normally and that there has been no disruption in service due to any security breach.

The statement came after reports circulated on social media alleging that Chinese hackers had infiltrated the Philippine power grid, resulting in a blackout in some parts of Metro Manila. However, officials from both NGCP and the Department of Energy were quick to deny these claims, saying that there was no evidence to support them.

The NGCP also urged the public not to spread false information about their operations as it could lead to unnecessary panic and confusion among consumers. They also encouraged everyone to be vigilant against malicious actors who may be trying to exploit this situation for their own gain.