Are we ready for 5th Generation (Gen V) Cybersecurity Attacks? In Gen V, hackers are no longer thrill seekers claiming for bragging rights but group of professional criminals who intend to gain financial profits; sometimes, state-sponsored with an aim to spy or plainly destroy. A Gen V attack is well described in The Global Risks Report […]

The MEDAL FOR VALOR is awarded to… 1LT HILARIO A ESTRELLA O-8007 PA (Honorary Member of PMA ‘80) “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity beyond the call of duty during a pre-dawn raid by about 200 heavily armed terrorists on Bubuan Detachment at the vicinity of Barangay Bubuan, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, on 1 December 1984, […]

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology, Information and Gateways (OASTIG) of the Department of National Defense (DND shall be responsible for planning and implementing IT strategies that meets the operational needs of the department and its bureaus towards a One Defense Team concept; and maintain security to reduce risk, respond to incidents and limit […]

5GS, which is formerly known as G4S, is in the business of manned-guarding i.e. watching premises against unauthorized access, properties against destruction or being stolen and personalities against harm and injury. It includes conduct of security training, K-9 and detective capabilities (except armour vans, which remains with G4S). In line with this mandate, 5GS is […]

The Chief of Management Information System Service (MISS) of DND is worthy of being elevated to Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a rank of Assistant Secretary (ASEC). Today, the buzzword for CIOs in all organization is Digital Transformation (DX). “DX is the process of using digital technologies to create new or modify existing business processes, […]

I was about to entitle this essay as: “AFP exempted from NPA” to catch the attention of readers. However, I decided to have a straight one. A title that would really get the curiosity and attention of the proper persons in finding out what I really meant? The NPA might be a diversionary tactic and […]

Good Morning! Thank you everybody for coming and joining us here today, in the 3rdADMM+Plus Experts Working Group Meeting. I hope you all had a pleasant trip and were able to relax during the icebreaker cocktail last night while watching the cultural show. In behalf of New Zealand co-chair, Mr. Mike Thompson, both of us […]

Russia does not want to use the word “Expert” referring to the study group which he is a member, making it a big deal and wanted the word be stricken out! I was only an observer and invited guest to the forum to report on the developments of an ASEAN chairmanship I am holding. I […]

OpenGov Gamification: one moderator was absent. So my Dutch partner was told to take over the other table bringing his game and props with him. I was left alone as moderator at my table without a game. I wanted to disappear! The games are about to start in a few minutes. I have to think […]

I was very busy with the preparation of the DarkNet workshop. Then with a very short notice, I was told to write a speech for the Undersecretary of National Defense in his report on “Cyber-Readiness of the Philippines” to be delivered at the DICT Cybersecurity Conference 2018 at Green Sun Hotel. All I have to […]