What went wrong? Who’s at fault? What needs to be done? How do we avoid similar incidents? Ace Esmeralda weighs in on pertinent topics that can shed light on the Resorts World Manila tragedy, and aids companies in reviewing existing security plans and making new...
In his latest column, Retired Col. Dencio Acop appeals to the better angels of our nature for the sake of the year ahead....
In an interview with Jessica Zafra, Amy Tan, author of the modern classic The Joy Luck Club and other bestsellers, said "without trauma, you'll never be a writer." Now let's see if I can write. Last July 11, New People’s Army (NPA) rebels raided the Civilian...
Yesterday, 01 September 2014, agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) allegedly found explosives in a Toyota Revo parked in Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). They have also arrested four suspects in relation to the incident. The incident raises concerns and questions on how airport security...
This is about the current trending topic that kept media networks and netizens abuzz - the incident involving the Binay siblings and security guards of Dasmariñas Village. This is merely my perspective as a certified protection professional, technical security design and risk management consultant. And my...
The tragic bomb explosion in Cotabato City came ten days after the deadly explosion in Cagayan de Oro City. Both bombs exploded in crowded and commercial areas, killing bystanders and civilians. My first reaction after being informed of the explosion in Cotabato, just ten minutes...
Threat of terror act is constant because there are unwavering and motivated desires to terrorize societies and governments from several known and unknown individuals and groups worldwide. At any given time and place there is someone designing a better weapon, planning, and rehearsing an attack. ...
MANY things don’t fit in the statements of the police on the Jan. 26 Megamall robbery. As of this writing, the Mandaluyong police have claimed to have “identified” two of the six suspects in the robbery. But in reality, they don’t have the two suspects’ names and...
THE election period in the Philippines began Sunday and signalled the start of a nationwide total gun ban expected to minimize election-related offenses, particularly gun-related violence among political groups and clans. For many, the gun ban brings some relief, especially since the country enters this period with...
If accountants have the letters CPA following their names, security personnel the world over aspire to affix three letters to their names as well – three big letters that convey a level of expertise that commands a high level of respect in the security profession:...