PLDT
PLDT and Smart Champion Youth Cyber Safety with #BeCyberSmart Initiative at 2025 AngelNet Summit
MANILA, Philippines – In today's digital world, where online footprin…
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) will present the international standards for combating cybercrime at the upcoming Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) in London later this month.
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), based in the Netherlands, has named the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and its Executive Director, Alexander K. Ramos, as finalists in the esteemed Scam Fighter of the Year 2025 awards.
GASA officially welcomed Ramos yesterday as a member of the GASA Advisory Board for his “extensive experience in cybercrime investigation and policy enforcement.”
The CICC was also a runner-up in the institution category of the Scam Fighter of the Year 2025 edition for the various measures and engagement of different sectors in fighting cybercrime in the country and highlighted that more than 10,000 government personnel and law enforcers trained by the CICC to combat cybercrime.
Ramos welcomed the GASA recognition and his appointment to the GASA Advisory Board as an affirmation of the global standards he and his institution have set to fight cybercrime.
“Aside from following international benchmarks and standards in tools and training, we have also introduced other innovations and proof of concept to protect Filipinos from scams and threat actors,” Ramos said.
The historic London Summit aims to bring together governments, consumers, financial authorities, law enforcement, brand protection agencies, and cybersecurity companies to share knowledge and define joint actions to protect consumers from scammed.
“As scams become more sophisticated and transnational, we too shall do our best to introduce more innovations and engage the Whole-of-Society to ensure a safe cyberspace,” Ramos added.
Aside from conducting education campaigns and active coordination with other agencies, CICC has also accepted cybercrime complaints through its Inter-Agency Response Center Hotline 1326. Through its round-the-clock operation, the agency received a total of 10,000 cybercrime complaints in 2024, including financial losses of around P198 million.
CICC Executive Director Alexander K. Ramos, who was recognized as a runner-up for the esteemed Scam Fighter of the Year 2025 award from the Netherlands-based Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), is set to deliver a keynote speech at GASS on March 26 and 27. He will share insights on CICC's efforts to prevent and combat cybercrime.
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), based in the Netherlands, has named the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and its Executive Director, Alexander K. Ramos, as finalists in the esteemed Scam Fighter of the Year 2025 awards.
GASA officially welcomed Ramos yesterday as a member of the GASA Advisory Board for his “extensive experience in cybercrime investigation and policy enforcement.”
“Ramos brings valuable expertise in strengthening digital security and combating financial fraud. His leadership will help drive GASA’s global mission to protect individuals and businesses from evolving scam threats,” GASA said in its official social media page and website.
The CICC was also a runner-up in the institution category of the Scam Fighter of the Year 2025 edition for the various measures and engagement of different sectors in fighting cybercrime in the country and highlighted that more than 10,000 government personnel and law enforcers trained by the CICC to combat cybercrime.
Ramos welcomed the GASA recognition and his appointment to the GASA Advisory Board as an affirmation of the global standards he and his institution have set to fight cybercrime.
“Aside from following international benchmarks and standards in tools and training, we have also introduced other innovations and proof of concept to protect Filipinos from scams and threat actors,” Ramos said.
The historic London Summit aims to bring together governments, consumers, financial authorities, law enforcement, brand protection agencies, and cybersecurity companies to share knowledge and define joint actions to protect consumers from scammed.
“As scams become more sophisticated and transnational, we too shall do our best to introduce more innovations and engage the Whole-of-Society to ensure a safe cyberspace,” Ramos added.
Aside from conducting education campaigns and active coordination with other agencies, CICC has also accepted cybercrime complaints through its Inter-Agency Response Center Hotline 1326. Through its round-the-clock operation, the agency received a total of 10,000 cybercrime complaints in 2024, including financial losses of around P198 million.