Angel S. Averia, Jr., popularly known as Lito, is a distinguished Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professional with over 40 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of technology, governance, and the law. He currently serves as the National Chairperson of the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), where he applies his deep expertise in systems analysis to advocate for transparency and auditable automated election systems.

A pillar of the Philippine cybersecurity community, Lito is the President of the Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT). His influence extends regionally as a Co-Founder of the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA) and a founding member of the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT).

His work in digital governance and the law is foundational; he has served as a vital resource person for the Supreme Court’s Rules Committee, participating in the drafting of landmark legal frameworks, including the Rules on Electronic Evidence, Electronic Notarization, and Electronic Filing. He was also instrumental in the early legislative development of the Philippines' digital economy, contributing to the implementing rules of the Electronic Commerce Act (RA 8792) and the drafting of initial bills for data privacy and cybercrime prevention.

Lito is a certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) and a Business Continuity Consultant. He serves as an advisor to the National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP) and is a subject matter expert for Secure Connections. His international contributions include work with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Council of Europe's Global Action on Cybercrime (GLACY).

Through his columns in the Manila Times and continuous engagement with Congress, Lito remains a leading voice in bridging the gap between technical innovation and the legal protocols required to maintain the "Currency of Truth" in a digital-first world.