PLDT Inc. said over the weekend that cable theft and vandalism incidents dropped significantly in the first half of 2025.
The telecommunications company reported a 43-percent decrease in incidents and a 36-percent drop in apprehended suspects in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2024.
PLDT attributed the decline to its enhanced security measures.
“Infrastructure protection is central to our role in sustaining national connectivity and ensuring the reliability of our service,” PLDT chief operating officer Butch Jimenez said in a statement.
“As we accelerate efforts to build the Philippines’ digital future, fortifying our infrastructure ensures that we can consistently deliver reliable service and support inclusive growth,” he said.
Leo Gonzales, vice president and head of property, facilities and asset resiliency management at PLDT and its wireless unit Smart, said the results “validate our integrated approach to infrastructure protection.”
“By strengthening collaboration with communities and law enforcement and embedding resilience into our operations, we are helping shape a more secure and dependable digital environment for our customers,” he said.
The company said it has been increasing its initiatives to protect infrastructure by coordinating with police, local government units, and agencies like the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center. It also works with industry partners under the National Telecommunications Security Council and Protecta Pilipinas, it added.
PLDT said it also stepped up its efforts against the online resale of stolen telecommunications components.
