A group calling itself the Darkframe Cyber Alliance defaced the DPWH’s official website, posting a manifesto that accused the agency of betraying public trust and endangering lives with substandard projects. “Betrayal of public trust will not be tolerated any longer,” the hackers declared. DICT secretary Henry Aguda sought to reassure the public that critical systems remain safe, describing the incidents as “inconsequential” in scale. Protest leaders argued that hacktivist actions, while illegal, reflected the growing frustration of citizens who feel their grievances are ignored. “True safety in cyberspace requires transparency, fairness, and accountability from institutions.