-
Beyond the Fault Line: Why the Philippines’ Next National Crisis Won’t Be Just an Earthquake
•
For decades, the term “The Big One” has triggered a singular, terrifying image in the minds of Filipinos: the movement of the West Valley Fault and a catastrophic earthquake flattening Metro Manila. We map the fault lines, we retrofit our condos in BGC and Makati, and we run the Shake…
-
Blueprints for Nothing: How the Philippines Is Building a Future Its Children Can’t Read
•
What is the value of a nation that builds impressive roads and towers yet neglects the minds that must inhabit them? Like an architect who pours concrete before fully understanding the architectural plans (‘blueprints’ as a guide for careful planning), the Philippines risks building a future on a crumbling foundation—one…
-
BASIC MATTERS
•
Editor’s Notes: I am pleased to announce that Joel Jesus M. Supan will henceforth be gracing Security Matter Magazine as a regular contributor with his column, Basic Matters. Mr. Supan will be sharing his 40-year experience and practice of the Security Profession in his column. Mr. Supan is undeniably one…
-
Fastly Named a Leader in Edge Development Platforms 2026 by Independent Research Firm
•
Company Received Above-average Customer Feedback and Highest Possible Scores in Innovation, Developer Experience, and Performance & Latency Optimisation Criteria MANILA, PHILIPPINES – April 6, 2026 – Fastly, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLY), a leader in global edge cloud platforms, today announced it has been named a Leader in “The Forrester Wave™: Edge…
-
PROTECT 2026 Keynote Speaker: Professor Rohan Gunaratna
•
A war in one region. A ripple across the world. From energy shocks to rising geopolitical tensions, the Middle East conflict is no longer distant— we are reeling from its results. Gain critical insights from leading security expert, Professor Rohan Gunaratna, as he unlocks the far-reaching impact of today’s most…
-
PROTECT 2026 Keynote Speaker: Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr.
•
A defining moment at PROTECT Amid rising global tensions and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, in a world undergoing rapid technological transformation, Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, will deliver the Strategic Keynote. Drawing from the frontlines of national defense…
-
From Convergence to Control: Governance at Machine Speed
•
By Hermie G. Colina Not long ago, I wrote about security convergence, the point at which physical, digital, and human risks could no longer be treated separately. At the time, the message was clear. Across industries and regions, failures were rarely the result of missing controls. More often, they stemmed…
-
ASEAN 2026: Leadership by Conviction, Not by Ceremony
•
By Augustus Caesar “Ace” Esmeralda, Editor-in-Chief The Philippines assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2026 under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.” It is an inspiring declaration. But for those of us who work in security, inspiration must be matched by strategy. The real question before Manila is not whether we…
-
Protect 2026
•
In an increasingly uncertain world, businesses are confronting risks that extend far beyond traditional market forces. Geopolitical tensions, territorial disputes, cyber threats, and global economic volatility are reshaping the environment in which companies and organizations operate. Explore how these developments are impacting the business landscape. Access the PROTECT 2026 Agenda…
The Philippines’ first and only industry magazine that deals with safety and security matters pervading the environment today.
Recent Posts
Follow Us
Advertisement
