Backed by Key National Agencies, PhilSec Returns to Manila to Deepen Cybersecurity Resilience Across Sectors MANILA, PHILIPPINES, June 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Philippinesâ cybersecurity market, valued at USD 261.5 million in 2025, is on track to nearly triple by 2032 as the country continues expanding its digital economy across banking, healthcare, government services, and critical infrastructure. However, with such rapid growth comes an equally sharp increase in cyber threats targeting both the private sector and public institutions â making coordinated action between government, industry and law enforcement more critical than ever. Set to return on 30 June â 1 July 2026 for a highly anticipated sixth edition, PhilSec, the countryâs leading cybersecurity summit, will convene at the prestigious Manila Marriott Hotel for two power-packed days of strategic dialogue, cross-industry collaboration, and advancement of the national cybersecurity ecosystem. Hosted by the Worldâs No.1 Events Company, Tradepass, this yearâs edition arrives with unprecedented institutional backing from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Further highlighting the eventâs growing national significance, PhilSec 2026 will be inaugurated by Usec. Rodil Aniban, Officer-in-Charge and Undersecretary for Cybersecurity at DICT. In line with the strong institutional participation, the confirmed speakers include some of the regionâs most respected cybersecurity leaders in policy, law enforcement, cyber operations, and international threat intelligence. These experts will lead insightful panel discussions and keynote presentations following a meticulously curated agenda, exploring pressing themes such as cyber threats, national cyber resilience strategies, digital trust, critical infrastructure protection, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Confirmed speakers include: ⢠Alvin Navarro, Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Executive Director, CICC ⢠George Tardio, Officer-in-Charge, Director â Cybersecurity Bureau, DICT ⢠Edmund