The Philippine Palace has denied rumors of a destabilization plot and stated there is no update on a possible Cabinet revamp. A DICT chief also denied reports of his resignation amidst the speculation.

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Friday dismissed a circulating report claiming that Henry Aguda is set to be replaced as secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). According to the online report, former presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda is being considered as Aguda’s replacement. READ: Marcos names digital technocrat Henry

A digital ethics advocate has raised concerns over an apparent coordinated troll attack targeting an online news report, suggesting a distortion of public opinion through amplified troll use on social media.

There is no leadership shuffle at the Department of Information and Communications Technology and former presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda is not being eyed to head the agency, Malacañang…