BPI gears up for Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Conference this July

Happening on July 30, 2025 at the Makati Shangri-La, this year’s conference carries the theme “Global Best Practices in Consumer Protection: New Threats and New Defenses.” The event aims to spotlight international strategies and solutions to help stakeholders strengthen their cybersecurity posture and effectively address evolving digital threats.

BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco said the gathering will bring together cybersecurity experts, government leaders, industry pioneers, and seasoned speakers from across the globe, offering participants a unique opportunity to learn directly from international thought leaders.

“At BPI, we take our role in protecting our customers seriously. As threats continue to evolve, collaboration and education are more critical than ever. This year’s Cybersecurity and Consumer Conference is our commitment to sharing global best practices and strengthening collective defenses to safeguard not just individual consumers but the broader financial ecosystem,” said Limcaoco.

“Through this collaboration, we aim to give Filipinos greater peace of mind, and support our vision of positioning the Philippines as a global leader in cybersecurity,” Limcaoco added.

Despite Philippines’ improvement in the 2024 United Nations Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), moving up to 53rd from 61st in 2020 due to growing efforts to strengthen its defenses, there is still a need to be proactive with the evolving digital landscape.

An essential conference for cybersecurity

The event will be graced by cybersecurity and consumer protection experts from the government, industry, and international community. The distinguished speakers include:

• Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Elmore Capule
• His Excellency Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino bin Anthony, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Republic of the Philippines
• Lito Averia, Co-Founder of the ASEAN Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance
• Professor Philip Kwa from the Asian Institute of Management

The panel discussions will also be moderated by high-level experts, such as Atty. Mary Ann Salada, Secretary of the Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies, Senate of the Philippines; Atty. Richard Leo Baldueza, Secretary of the Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries, House of Representatives; Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos, Policy Analyst, Secure Connections; and Dr. William Yu, Network Security Expert, Secure Connections.

Registration for the conference is free, and BPI encourages the public, especially media practitioners, cybersecurity professionals and students, as well as government representatives, to take advantage of this opportunity.

“Together, we can build a safer and more secure digital future for all,” Limcaoco said.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/BPICyberProtect. Seats are limited, and snacks and meals will be provided to participants.