As online fraud cases surge, Globe is ramping up investments to intensify its efforts to promote digital safety as evidenced by the 6,196 participants in its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) this year. 

The initiative, which educates Filipinos on cybersecurity, digital citizenship, and ethical technology use, aims to combat the growing prevalence of scams.

In November, Globe conducted its learning program for 450 participants across Ilocos Sur, Pampanga, Rizal and Davao del Norte. The sessions offered critical lessons in cybersecurity awareness, equipping students and parents to recognize and avoid online fraud. 

“With the accelerated digital transformation comes growing online threats, particularly fraud, to which more and more Filipinos fall victim every day. These threats rob online customers of their hard-earned money, impacting their mental and physical health,” Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s chief sustainability and corporate communications officer, said on Thursday.

“Globe believes the antidote is education. That’s why we are bringing DTP to schools across the country. If our young people are aware of what to look out for and how to protect themselves online, they will get to enjoy the benefits of technology safely, spared from becoming another scam statistic,” she added.

200 ICT students engaged

The DTP roadshow began at Sto. Niño Central Elementary School in Talingod, Davao del Norte, where 150 parents attended a cybersecurity workshop. 

School principal assistant Cornelio Bangoy emphasized the importance of the training, saying, “It provides us with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the telecommunications landscape.”