PLDT Inc., in coordination with the police, local officials and communities, arrested nearly 2,500 cable thieves over the past three years, including 1,000 arrests in 2024.
“Not a lot of people know this, but at PLDT, we spend a lot of man hours to secure our network,” said PLDT chief operating officer and network head Butch Jimenez.
“This is a big win for our security team—and we extend our gratitude to the PNP, and to our partners in the barangays and communities who have helped us catch these suspects,” he said.
Jimenez said PLDT’s focused priority is to continually improve its customer service.
“It’s that simple. If we improve that, everything else follows. This helps us get closer to that goal,” he said.
Network equipment theft and vandalism are among the top causes of internet downtime in the country, with copper cables, power cables and batteries among the most stolen network items.
“We at PLDT remain vigilant. We’re still implementing stronger physical security controls, surveillance measures, and rapid response strategies to make sure our customers stay connected,” PLDT Security Central Command and Administration Center head Wilfredo Gonio said.
“I’m proud of our teamwork, preparedness, and proactive security mindset—but we intend to do even better this year,” he said.
