Friday, May 29, 2009

Anti-terrorism Tactics Discussed at First IABTI-Philippines International Summit

Police forces from different parts of the world convened at the First International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) Philippines International Summit held last May 20 – 22, 2009 at the Multi-purpose Center of Camp Crame in Quezon City

Carrying the theme, “Security Technology and Strategic Collaboration & Cooperation: The Paradigm Shift in Security Practices to Counter Criminality and Terrorism”, the event aims to aid the Philippine National Police in handling terrorism threats.

Respected personalities from here and abroad were present during the event to discuss about homeland security, ways on how to handle security threats, among others. Panel speakers include:
  • Lt. Col. Kevin Cuthberson (Ret) Country Manager,Philippines BACTEC - Southeast Asia - “Marriot Bombing Incidents”
  • Prof. Rommel C. BanlaoiM, Executive Director, Phil. Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research - “Threats to Maritime Security: The Piracy Terrorism Nexus”
  • Mr. Abdul Aziz Abdul Hamid, Manager, Crisis Management & Security Services, Suntec City, Singapore - “Crisis Management Approach – In Countering Terrorism in Commercial Development”
  • Col. Edgar C. Gatumbato, Chief Security Officer, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - “Banks & Cash Transfer Security”
  • Mr. Joseph Tang, Head of Security of SILKAIR (a fully owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) - “Terrorist Threats to Aviation Security – Effective Countermeasures and Responses”
  • PCSupt. Nicanor A. Bartolome, Chief, Public Information Office. Philippine National Police - “Media Handling”
For more information about the event, contact the Philippine National Police at (632) 723-1727, 833-6743or visit their website at www.pnp.gov.ph

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