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PhilSec Awards 2023, Philippines' Most Gripping Cybersecurity Awards Show

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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At PhilSec Awards 2023, the country's most revered cybersecurity awards show, these avant-garde leaders were not only brought to the limelight but also got rewarded for their exemplary work.

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  • At PhilSec Awards 2023, the country's most revered cybersecurity awards show, these avant-garde leaders were not only brought to the limelight but also got rewarded for their exemplary work.
  • It was on the evening of 6 July 2023, at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila where the Philippines witnessed the year's most glamourous cybersecurity awards show.
  • To give a bigger picture, the event powered the most grand celebration of cybersecurity and recognized its champions from 5 niche categories.
  • All in all, PhilSec Awards 2023 was a complete experience in itself that started a new era of cybersecurity awards marked by a lot of flavour, style, and entertainment.

PhilSec leapfrogs to the top with the strong support from NPC & CICC

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Considered as the biggest hindrance to its growing digital economy, cybercrime has become a national concern.

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  • Considered as the biggest hindrance to its growing digital economy, cybercrime has become a national concern.
  • While cybersecurity is gradually getting incorporated at the core of businesses, PhilSec the country's most sought-after cybersecurity event is back to expedite the process with its highly focused platform.
  • We are pleased to partner with PhilSec and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center to promote collaborative efforts in combating cybercrimes.
  • We always look forward to participating this kind of event and NICP is truly honoured to be chosen as one the Association Partner's for PhilSec 2023."

Binance partners with CICC to aid PH agencies in cybercrime prosecution and blockchain forensics

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Binance, the world's largest blockchain ecosystem, recently partnered with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), to share its insights and experiences in preventing cybercrime using blockchain forensics with the various law enforcement agencies.

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  • MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Binance, the world's largest blockchain ecosystem, recently partnered with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), to share its insights and experiences in preventing cybercrime using blockchain forensics with the various law enforcement agencies.
  • The seminar was designed by Binance and conducted by the company's Asia Pacific Head of Intelligence and Investigations, Jarek Jacubcek.
  • During the 2 days-long seminar, Jacubcek covered the technical aspects of interactions with and between exchanges, cryptocurrency tracing, common cybercrime activities, investigative techniques, prosecution of financial crimes, and forensics report development using open-source intelligence tools.
  • Binance has a strict KYC policy that imposes a zero-tolerance approach to double registrations, anonymous identities, and obscure sources of money.

Binance partners with CICC to aid PH agencies in cybercrime prosecution and blockchain forensics

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Binance, the world's largest blockchain ecosystem, recently partnered with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), to share its insights and experiences in preventing cybercrime using blockchain forensics with the various law enforcement agencies.

Key Points: 
  • MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Binance, the world's largest blockchain ecosystem, recently partnered with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC) under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), to share its insights and experiences in preventing cybercrime using blockchain forensics with the various law enforcement agencies.
  • The seminar was designed by Binance and conducted by the company's Asia Pacific Head of Intelligence and Investigations, Jarek Jacubcek.
  • During the 2 days-long seminar, Jacubcek covered the technical aspects of interactions with and between exchanges, cryptocurrency tracing, common cybercrime activities, investigative techniques, prosecution of financial crimes, and forensics report development using open-source intelligence tools.
  • Binance has a strict KYC policy that imposes a zero-tolerance approach to double registrations, anonymous identities, and obscure sources of money.

Stonepeak to Acquire Portfolio of Globe Telecom Towers in the Philippines

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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Stonepeak is entering into the transaction through Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC), a joint venture between Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation (MIESCOR) and Stonepeak.

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  • Stonepeak is entering into the transaction through Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC), a joint venture between Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation (MIESCOR) and Stonepeak.
  • MIESCOR is a subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) (PSE: MER), the largest private sector electric distribution utility company in the Philippines.
  • As part of the transaction, MIDC and Globe executed a Master Lease Agreement, under which Globe will be the anchor tenant of the telecom towers for an initial period of 15 years.
  • In addition, Globe has commissioned MIDC to construct 750 additional build-to-suit towers over the next four years on which Globe will be the anchor tenant.

600+ cybersecurity experts meet at PhilSec 2022 to discuss the future of cybersecurity in the Philippines

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Here's what she had to say when talking about her experience at PhilSec 2022, "This is my first time back on-stage post pandemic.

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  • Here's what she had to say when talking about her experience at PhilSec 2022, "This is my first time back on-stage post pandemic.
  • With the most carefully curated agenda that comprised advanced topics in cybersecurity, PhilSec 2022 also hosted over 40 of the best cybersecurity experts and thought leaders who had a spellbinding effect on the delegates with their knowledge sharing sessions.
  • Apart from the knowledge sharing and networking sessions, PhilSec 2022 also acknowledged the top talents from Philippines' cybersecurity during the awards segment, PhilSec Awards 2022.
  • As a deal facilitator, Tradepass is always determined about exposing the most agile liquid growth markets, to enable all-round scalability and growth.

PhilSec 2022 Set to Discuss Strategies to Strengthen Philippines' Cybersecurity

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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MANILA, May 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - With 74 million active internet users, the Philippines has been constantly battling a rich state of cybercrime.

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  • MANILA, May 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - With 74 million active internet users, the Philippines has been constantly battling a rich state of cybercrime.
  • Taking heed from the situation, Tradepass has taken the initiative to host the 2nd edition PhilSec on 12-13 July 2022 in Manila.
  • In a statement issued, following the association announcement for the Advisory board, Allan S Cabanlong expressed, "PhilSec 2022 is one of a kind event that brings together cybersecurity experts around the globe to discuss pressing issues of cyber threats and cyber risks.
  • Organizer and CEO of Tradepass, Sudhir Jena expressed, "PhilSec 2022 will bring together all the best names from Philippines" cybersecurity under one roof, thereby posing a networking opportunity like no other.

Top AI Experts Shed Light on the Need to Accelerate AI, RPA to Support Businesses and Enterprises in The Philippine Market

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Hosted by Trescon, World AI & RPA Show convened over 250 online participants that included major stakeholders of the Philippines' AI ecosystem including government authorities, top AI experts and solution providers.

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  • Hosted by Trescon, World AI & RPA Show convened over 250 online participants that included major stakeholders of the Philippines' AI ecosystem including government authorities, top AI experts and solution providers.
  • The virtual conference featured leading AI organizations such as Oracle and Denodo coming together to discuss the Philippines' AI and RPA prospects.
  • Innovations like AI, however, need to be contextualized and integrated into an enterprise use case," stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.
  • World AI & RPA Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world.