J. Irving is retired Brigadier General Jesus Irving Lomeda of the Signal Corps, a proud Mapitagan – a graduate of PMA Class 1980, a survivor of the 1981 Pata Island Massacre where 119 of his comrades, including his battalion commander and his radioman (dying in his arms) were killed by the MNLF on that single day.

For his gallantry, General Canieso ’56 awarded him the Gold Cross. After surviving a nighttime ambush, where he was left for dead by his battalion commander Colonel Ed Pangan ‘68, wounded, Canieso asked him, “Meron ka bang anting-anting?” (Do you have an amulet?)

Handpicked by General Montaño ’58 to join Narcotics Command (NARCOM) in 1983, he later served in the Bicol Region where he was court-martialed for Article of War (AW) #94 under General Tadiar ’59 while imprisoned; but he was eventually acquitted. From Infantry, he then transferred to the Signal Corps, specializing in information systems; and later, in cybersecurity.

He faced a cybercrime charge from General Roa (JAG) for posting his essay “False Hope” on the DND Facebook page, criticizing favoritism in the AFP during the time of Secretary Gazmin ‘68. Though reprimanded by CSAFP General David ’77, Colonel Querubin ’79, a medal of valor recipient, advised him to hang on, not to resign. His perseverance was rewarded when CSAFP General Oban ’79 and CGPA General Ortiz ’79 (a Medal of Valor recipient) promoted him to Brigadier General, despite a standing ban.

After retiring in 2012, he was accepted in Canada as a skilled-worker in computers. In 2016, under President Duterte, he was invited by Secretary Lorenzana ’73 and Usec. Luna ’75 to head Cyber and Information Technologies at the Defense Department, where he co-chaired the ASIAN ADMM+ Expert Working Group on Cybersecurity.

During his 22-K scholarship, as full time student, he was hired by HomeCredit of Insular Life and Tahanan of PLDT to develop, manage and maintain their Financial Information Systems.

A respected cybersecurity expert, the author holds a Master’s in Information Management (MSIM) from Ateneo de Manila University and completed the Network Systems and Security Professional (NSSP) program at the University of British Columbia. In 2019, he received the PMAAA Cavalier Award for Special Field (Technology: Cybersecurity).

He later founded Kerberus Corporation, a cybersecurity company, as its founding chairman. He continues to write blogs at www.mistah.org and has authored the book, entitled “A Time to Heal: Bloodbath at Pata Island, Sulu”, which is available at the AFP Museum, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Tel Nr. +632-8912-7664.

SPEAKING AND PARTICIPATIONS

• Contributor, as J. Irving, “Bondying” Cavalier Magazine (A Publication of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc), July-September 2025 Issue, page 45.
• Resource Speaker, Philippine Council for Foreign Relations: “Deep Seek”; during its Board of Trustees and Management Committee meetings on 19 February 2025 at AGFO Center, Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
• Contributor, as J. Irving, “Unsolicited Advice in Cybersecurity” Cavalier Magazine (A Publication of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc), Oct-Dec 2024 Issue, pages 45-47.
• Contributor, as J. Irving, “A Tribute to a Mapitagan” Cavalier Magazine (A Publication of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc), Jul-Sept 2024 Issue, pages 46-48.
• Jury Panel Member, PhilSec Awards and Gala Dinner: “Philippines’ Call for Zero Tolerance on Cybercrime”; Manila Marriott Hotel, Philippines; 02-03 July 2024.
• Resource Speaker, The PMA Retirees Association, Inc. (PMARAI): “Cybercrime: A Clear and Present Danger” Webinar on 24 June 2024 from 10:30 – 11:30 am Philippine Standard Time (PST).
• Contributor, Cav Jesus V. Lomeda Jr ‘80, “Be Aware of Cyber Mercenary” Cavalier Magazine (A Publication of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc), Apr-June 2024 Issue, pages 52-53.
• Panelist, CyberSecPhil Conference 2024, “Beyond Borders: Cybersecurity for a Digital Nation”; Fifth Rockwell, Power Plant, Makati; 24-25 January 2024.
• Panelist, Stratbase ADR Institute, “Fortifying Cyber Cooperation Towards Digital Security“; Turf Room, Manila Polo Club, Makati City; 16-17 January 2024.
• Invited Attendee, The British Embassy Manila: “A conversation on building cybersecurity resilience and know what the UK 🇬🇧 has to offer”; New World Hotel, Makati; 16 January 2024.
• Contributor, Cav Jesus V. Lomeda Jr ‘80, “Department of Cyber Warfare” Cavalier Magazine (A Publication of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc), Jul-Sept 2023 Issue, pages 51-52.
• Contributor, as J. Irving, “A Devout Life for Cavaliers” Cavalier Magazine (A Publication of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc), Oct-Dec 2022 Issue, pages 27-29 .
• Remote Jury Member, PhilSec 2022, 2nd Edition: “Building a Cyber-Resilient Philippines”; Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila; 12-13 July 2022.
• Panelist, CyberSecAsia (CSA) Webinar Series Episode 15, “Enabling Trusted Digital Experiences With Unified Identity”; Via Online Singapore; 28 April 2022.
• Lecturer, AFP Leadership Development Center (AFP-LDC), “Towards Historical Healing: A Civil-Military Documentation of the 1981 Pata, Sulu Incident”; Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City; 03 April 2020.
• Reactor, 13th Philippine Army Senior Leaders Conference (PA-SLC), “The Asymmetric Warfare and Revolution in Military Affairs”; Ricarte Hall, Philippine Army Officers’ Clubhouse, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City; 26 March 2020.
• Author, as J.Irving, Book Launching “A Time to Heal – A Bloodbath at Pata Island, Sulu”; AFP Theater & Museum, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City; 12 February 2020.
• Invited Instructor, Logistikus Inc. Cyber Security Awareness Training for Internal Security Department, “CyberSecurity/INFOSEC Orientation” ; 268 C. Raymundo Ave, Barangay Maybunga, Pasig City; 19 February 2019.
• Awardee, Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. (PMAAAI), “Cavalier Award for Special Field(Technology:Cybersecurity)”; Borromeo Field, PMA, Baguio City; 16 February 2019.
• Lecturer, ASEAN Chief Information Officer Association (ACIOA) Cyber Security Workshop, “Research andDevelopment in Cyber Defense at National Level”; Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City; 06 November 2018.
• Delegate and Moderator (sponsored by EquiPage), i4C Summit “Information, Computers, Cameras, Communications and Controls”; Makati Diamond Residences; 10–11 October 2018.
• Participant and Exhibitor (representing PT&T), ROOTCON12, “Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution”; Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay; 27-28 September 2018.
• Participant and Exhibitor (representing 5GS), Global Security Philippines 2018 Expo, “Bridging the Gap between Security and Technology“; SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City; 16-18 August 2018.
• Lecturer, 3rd Philippine Army Cybersecurity Summit 2018, “Philippine Army Cybersecurity Preparedness: Moving Beyond Compliance“; Luna Hall, Philippine Army Officers Clubhouse (PAOC); 22 June 2018.
• Participant, Microsoft: “Time for TransformaCIOn: Dream It, Design It and Do it!”; Astoria Hotel, Palawan; 06-08 June 2018.
• Speaker, PRO-ICT CYBERFORUM 2018 “Actionable Intelligence Against Cybercrimes”; PNP Muti-Purpose Hall, Camp Crame, Quezon City; 01 June 2018.
• Lecturer, Office for Strategic STudies and Srategy Management (OSSSM); “Legal & Policy Dimension of Cybersecurity”; Panday Pira Conference Room, Bulwagang Mabini, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City; 23 May 2018.
• Co-Chairman, 3rd ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)+Plus Experts’ Working Group (EWG) for Cybersecurity – ”Communications Procedure in Cyber Incidents and the Cybersecurity Glossary”; Marco Polo Hotel, Cebu City; 16-18 May 2018.
• Panelist, 22nd Edition of Asia IoT Business Platform: “Safety is the key after implementation of IoT”; Marriott Hotel, Manila; 26-27 April 2018.
• Presentor, 2nd ARF Open-Ended Study Group on Confidence Building Measures to Reduce the Risk of Conflict Stemming from the Use of Information and Communication Technologies & 1st ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting on Security of and in the Ue of Information and Communication Technologies; JD Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 23-26 April 2018.
• Nominated Speaker, 2nd Annual Philippine OpenGov Leadership Forum 2018, “Enabling Globally Competitive, ICT-Enabled Government to Facilitate Good Governance, Strengthen Accountability, Increase Transparency and Improve Operational Efficiency to Deliver Quality Services and Make Information Available to the People“; Dusit Thani Manila; 19 April 2018.
• Participant, Government Leadership Forum, “Empowering the Digital Business”; Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore; 10 April 2018.
• Discussant, The Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi): Round Table Discussion on “Developing a Cybersecure Culture”; The Tower Club, PhilAm Life Tower, 8767 Paseo De Roxas, Makati City; 12 March 2018.
• Organizer and Lecturer, Department of National Defense (DND) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Joint Sponsorship, “Dealing with the DarkNet: Measures to Prevent Violent Extremism”; Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City; 27 February 2018.
• Participant, companion of Undersecretary Cardozo Luna at the DICT Philippine Cybersecurity Conference 2018, “Advancing Towards Cybersecurity Resiliency”; Green Sun Hotel, Makati City; 26 February 2018
• SMEE, companion of Undersecretary Cesar Yano of Defense Operations at the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy Forum, “Prevention of Violent Extremism: A Focus on Cyber Security and Defense Policies“; Henry Sy Hall, University of the Philippines, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City; 08 January 2018.
• Guest, 82nd AFP Signal Corps Anniversary, “Developing, Sustaining and Protecting Information and Communications Technology for a World-Class AFP“; Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers’ Clubhouse, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City; 24 November 2017.
• Co-Chairman, ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Experts’ Working Group (EWG) for Cybersecurity – International Cyber Legal Seminar and 2nd Experts’ Working Group Meeting; Wellington, New Zealand; 15-17 November 2017.
• Lecturer, Philippine Army Cybersecurity Summit, “DND’s Effort in Securing the Philippine Cyberspace“; Luna Hall, Philippine Army Officers Clubhouse (PAOC); 22 September 2017.
• Presentor, Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) Cyber Working Group, “Visions for Security Cooperations in the Age of Uncertainty“; Palace Hotel Seoul, Korea; 07 September 2017.
• Guest of Honor and Speaker, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Command and Control Communications and Cyber Systems, OG6, “Army Signal Corps Fellowship with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Partners”; Army Signal Regiment (P), Fort Bonifacio; 18 August 2017.
• Delegate, DICT’s Cybersecurity Summit 2017: “Moving the Philippines towards Cybersecurity Resiliency“; Shangri-La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City; 03 August 2017.
• Panelist, Asia IoT Business Platform: “Understanding the IoT needs of businesses in the Philippines”; Marriott Hotel, Manila; 01-02 August 2017.
• Participant, DEF CON 25 (Silver Anniversary): “Community, Discovery and Unlimited Uses of Technology“; Caesar’s Palace Conference Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; 27-30 July 2017.
• Co-Chairman, ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Experts’ Working Group (EWG) for Cybersecurity Inaugural Meeting; Crowne Plaza Hotel Manila; 17-19 July 2017.
• Guest Speaker, Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Thailand: “Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity Cooperation in the ASEAN Region: Toward and Integrated Approach in Addressing Transnational Crime.” Bankok, Thailand; 28-29 June 2017.
• Guest Lecturer, AFP Cybersecurity Summit: “Raising Awareness for a Secure and Resilient AFP Cyberspace.” Camp Aguinaldo; 27 June 2017.
• Resource Speaker, Seminar on Cybersecurity of Philippine Consulate General Personnel: “Cybersecurity 101”, Vancouver, Canada; 01 June 2017.
• Guest Speaker, 6^th Founding Anniversary of The Army Signal Regiment: “Delivering C4S Services: Moving Forward to Good Governance and World-Class Standards” Fort Bonifacio, Taguig; 28 April 2017.
• Co-Chair, ASEAN Defense Senior Officials Meeting (ADSOM)-Plus Experts’ Working Group (EWG) for Cybersecurity, Radisson-Blue Hotel, Cebu City; 07 April 2017
• Participant, EastWest Institute: “Global Cyberspace Cooperation Summit VII” University of California, Berkley; 14-16 March 2017.
• Panelist, Philippine OpenGov Leadership Forum 2017: “Enabling Digital Transformation within the Philippine Gevernment” The Pan Pacific Hotel, Manila; 09 March 2017.
• Presentor, DICT Cybersecurity Forum: “Cyber Defense” Crowne Plaza Hotel, Quezon City; 08 December 2016
• Subject Matter Expert (SME), 3^rd Ad Hoc Working Group Meeting in Establishing a Direct Communication Link in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Process: “VoIP Security” Bandar Seri Begawan Darussalam, Brunei; 24 October 2016.
• Speaker, Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines: “Top Technology Risks That Every Organization should Address” SMX Convention Centre, Bacolod City; 20 October 2016.
• Contributor, Cav Jesus V. Lomeda Jr ‘80, “The Pata Island Massacre, Who Cares?” Cavalier Magazine (A Publication of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc), Jan-Feb 2006 Issue, pages 22-24.