GCash Chief Information Security Officer Miguel Geronilla has joined the Advisory Group of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), a move officials say will deepen public–private coordination as online fraud grows in scale and complexity.
The appointment was announced during the PNP-ACG’s 13th founding anniversary at Camp Crame, where leaders highlighted the need for industry expertise to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
The Advisory Group helps shape strategy, offering technical guidance and frontline insights from companies that manage large digital ecosystems.
Geronilla is expected to contribute perspectives from safeguarding millions of digital financial users, particularly in fraud detection and incident response. “Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility,” he said, noting that closer collaboration can strengthen programs and speed up responses to emerging threats.
Government officials underscored the importance of private-sector participation. National Police Commission vice chairperson and executive officer Rafael Vicente R. Calinisan said the cybercrime unit must draw on industry capabilities to deliver services more effectively and protect the public.
The appointment builds on ongoing cooperation between GCash and the PNP-ACG, including fraud awareness campaigns, cybercrime training initiatives, and the development of tools such as a fintech security handbook aimed at improving digital safety standards.
PNP-ACG data point to the scale of the challenge. In 2025 alone, the unit carried out thousands of operations, investigations, and cyber patrols, while facilitating the takedown of numerous illegal websites and scam-linked accounts.
Acting director Wilson Asueta said tighter integration with private firms enhances response times and operational effectiveness.
The move signals a more institutionalized approach to cybersecurity collaboration, with authorities aiming to curb scams, strengthen prevention, and build public trust in the country’s fast-growing digital economy.
