Palace: NBI did good job on ‘Comeleak’ probe

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang Saturday appealed to the public to wait until the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) completes its investigation on the leaked data of Filipino voters stored in breached Commission on Elections (Comelec) database.

Based on reports, there were calls for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file a case against Comelec for compromising personal and electoral security.

“I’m not familiar with the exact complaint kung sino ang naghain ng complaint na ito o kung suggestion lang ito o opinyon.” said Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Undersecretary Manuel Quezon III

“Ang malinaw nakikita natin na epektibo ang aksyon ng NBI," he added.

Malacañang applauded the NBI for their efforts to apprehend the people responsible for hacking the Comelec website.

On Friday, the NBI arrested Jonel de Asis, a 23-year-old information technology graduate, who was the mastermind behind the hacking.

READ: NBI arrests 2nd Comelec hacker

Prosecutors earlier recommended P600,000 bail for the temporary release of Paul Biteng, 23, the first suspected hacker arrested by the NBI.

READ: P600,000 bail recommended for Comelec hacker

"Nakita natin sa balita na naaresto nila ‘yung pangalawang suspect sa pag-hack at nakita na rin natin na mukhang may ginawang mga hakbang ang Comelec naman para i-secure ang kanilang website."

According to Quezon, the Comelec would implement several security measures which include tightening the access for data of precinct finder and not using the website anymore. - Kristine Daguno-Bersamina