MANILA - Hackers struck anew on Independence Day, this time defacing the website of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
The website (https://nhcp.gov.ph/) showed a Philippine flag on top of a black background.
A message by Global Security Hackers on the site questioned President Aquino if he has done enough for the country in the past five years.
"Greetings Mr. President. It's been five years since you've been elected on your position. And since then, we have been observing you carefully. In those years, Do you think you've done enough for the country? In those years, Do you think our economy improved? Or it became worst just like the previous presidents' reign. How about your pledge to end the corruption? Where is the justice for the 44 Fallen soldiers? We are seeking answers from you, Mr. President," the group said.
The message was signed by: Pinoy Vendetta./Anonymous Rizal./Magdalo Cyber Army./Ghost Security Hackers.//
The defacement of the NHCP website comes after similar acts by hackers earlier this year.
In January, hackers defaced various government websites as they call for justice for the death of the 44 commandos of the Philippine National Police - Special Action Force (PNP-SAF).
Last March, the website of the Philippine National Police Security and Protection Group was defaced by a still unidentified hacker who posted a pro-Palestinian remark on the site.
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima earlier said hacking is a criminal offense under Republic Act 8792 (Electronic Commerce Act), punishable with imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of P100,000.