In a united front against rising cyber threats and financial fraud, over 230 leaders from government agencies and private organizations convened at the 2025 BPI CyberProtect Conference in Makati City to champion stronger consumer protection and cybersecurity measures.
Organized by the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the CyberProtect Conference carried the theme “Global Best Practices in Consumer Protection: New Threats, New Defenses,” and served as a platform to advance cross-sector collaboration in safeguarding Filipino consumers in an increasingly digital financial ecosystem.
A written address by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored the urgency of cybersecurity in national development, calling on the public and private sectors to work together in building a resilient digital economy.
“Through the strong partnership of the government, private sector, academe, civil society, and international stakeholders, we can generate and implement global best practices, policies, and programs that will reinforce trust in digital systems and guarantee our country’s cybersecurity resilience,” said President Marcos in his written message.
BPI president and CEO Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco echoed this call, highlighting the bank’s long-standing commitment to bolstering cybersecurity through collaboration.
“At BPI, we do not take this responsibility lightly. We see ourselves as partners not only to our customers but to the nation. Together with the government, we aim to be at the forefront of this ongoing battle against cybercrime and digital risks,” Limcaoco said in his opening remarks.
Meanwhile, Jon Paz, BPI enterprise information security officer and data protection officer, reiterated the bank’s commitment to making cybersecurity a shared journey through education and collaboration.
“Protecting our customers goes beyond securing systems—it means empowering them with the knowledge they need to stay safe online,” said Paz.
The CyberProtect Conference featured expert-led sessions tackling critical topics such as global frameworks for fraud prevention, local and international responses to financial scams, and emerging technologies in cybersecurity. The discussions also addressed the evolving regulatory landscape, including the implementation of the recently signed Republic Act No. 12010 or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA).
The CyberProtect Conference featured expert-led sessions tackling critical topics such as global frameworks for fraud prevention, local and international responses to financial scams, and emerging technologies in cybersecurity. The discussions also addressed the evolving regulatory landscape, including the implementation of the recently signed Republic Act No. 12010 or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA).
