-

Lessons from the Louvre Heist: When Cyber Incompetence Unlocks Priceless Art
•
Paris, 2025. The aftershocks of the infamous “Apollo Gallery Heist” at the Louvre continue to reverberate through the global security community. What initially appeared to be an audacious physical intrusion has been unmasked as a textbook case of converged security failure, highlighting a dangerous synergy between rudimentary cyber negligence and…
-

UnionDigital Bank Implements iProov Liveness Solutions to Thwart Account Takeover and Mule Activity
•
New Risk-Based Authentication Strategy Sets Standard for Secure and Inclusive Digital Banking in the Philippines Manila, Philippines – October 15, 2025 – iProov, the world’s leading provider of science-based biometric identity assurance solutions, today announced that UnionDigital Bank, a pioneering digital bank in the Philippines, has deployed iProov Dynamic and…
-

Cybersecurity Specialist Exclusive Networks Appoints Industry Veteran Renato Garcia as Philippine Country Manager
•
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Exclusive Networks, a globally trusted cybersecurity specialist, today announced the strategic reappointment of Renato Garcia as Country Manager for the Philippines. Garcia, a leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT & services industry, will be spearheading a new phase of growth at Exclusive Networks,…
-

Philippines Condemns China After Suspected Rocket Debris Sparks Alarm in Western Seas
•
A thunderous series of five explosions that shook the ground in Puerto Princesa City and coastal towns across Palawan on the evening of August 4, 2025, has ignited a fierce diplomatic confrontation between the Philippines and China over what Filipino officials are denouncing as Beijing’s “irresponsible” rocket launch practices that…
-

Connection or Compromise? — Inside the Bill That Could Power or Endanger the Philippines’ Digital Future
•
The proposed Konektadong Pinoy Bill, designed to accelerate nationwide internet access, is stirring fierce debate as experts, telecom groups, and legal analysts raise red flags over its potential to do more harm than good. While its supporters claim it could finally bridge the country’s digital divide, critics argue it opens…
-

Philippines and Canada Strengthen Cybersecurity Alliance to Counter Rising Global Threats and AI-Driven Attacks
•
In light of the increasing global cyber threats and a marked rise in online criminal activities, the Republic of the Philippines and Canada are enhancing their cooperation in cyber defense. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting on July 22, 2025, between Odessa Rossilyz Magisa, who serves as the Information…
-

China Issues Strong Protest Over Philippines’ Growing Security Ties with Taiwan
•
China’s Foreign Ministry formally protested with the Philippines on July 18, 2025, articulating what it described as “stern representations” and “strong dissatisfaction” regarding Manila’s increasing security collaboration with Taiwan. This notable diplomatic development transpired during a meeting in Beijing, where Chinese official Liu Jinsong summoned Philippine Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz to…
-

Marcos Jr. Strengthens U.S. Alliance on Security, Seeks Trade Safeguards in Washington Visit
•
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s official visit to Washington, D.C., from July 20 to 22, 2025, represented a significant opportunity to fortify the enduring alliance between the Philippines and the United States. In conjunction with critical defense discussions with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on July 22, this visit was…























