Globe equips 3,000 students with digital safety lessons
Globe educates the youth on cybersecurity and responsible AI use to help protect themselves online.
Daily TribuneGlobe educates the youth on cybersecurity and responsible AI use to help protect themselves online.
BAGO City College students listen to a DTP learning session.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF GLOBE
Over 3,000 students from 15 schools across the country are now equipped with knowledge on digital safety, cybersecurity and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use after taking part in Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) Learning Sessions in February, in line with the company’s long-going Safer Internet campaign.
In keeping with its advocacy on responsible digital citizenship, Globe mobilized employee volunteers in the February rollout of DTP, in support of the Safer Internet Day theme “Digital Bayanihan, para Kabataang Ligtas at Protektado Online.”
“Globe remains steadfast in its mission to create a secure and responsible digital space for Filipinos. By bringing DTP to the ground and educating the youth on cybersecurity and responsible AI use, we empower them to make informed choices and protect themselves online,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s chief sustainability and corporate communications officer.
For this year’s commemoration of Safer Internet Month, Globe collaborated with the National Coordination Center Against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (NCC-OSAEC CSAEM), alongside key government agencies, non-government organizations and child rights advocates.
Among these were the Department of Education, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Justice, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine Information Agency, the Philippine National Police, Save the Children, Stairway Foundation Inc., The Asia Foundation-SaferKidsPH, UNICEF and World Vision Philippines.
Globe’s DTP Learning Sessions provided students with hands-on knowledge about cybersecurity, digital responsibility and AI ethics. Participating institutions were the Computer Arts Technological College, Rosemont Hills Montessori College, St. Vincent College, Bago City College, Foundation University, La Salle Ozamis, University of Nueva Caceres, Ramon Torres National High School, Mapua Malayan, Eastern Visayas State University, Capiz National High School, Saint Michael College of Caraga, Benguet State University College of IT, St. Paul University Philippines and University of Southeastern Philippines.
Beyond schools, Globe extended its training to select employees of the Department of Trade and Industry, reinforcing the importance of digital safety among public sector workers.
Globe also strengthened its digital safety advocacy through its Globe of Good influencers, who shared engaging content on key online safety topics via social media, namely: cybersecurity best practices to safeguard personal information, proper SIM registration procedures to prevent fraud and unauthorized use, reporting spam and scam messages for a safer digital environment, and OSAEC.
Cases of OSAEC or CSAEM may be reported to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking through 1343 Action Line or report@iacat.gov.ph; PNP–Women and Children Protection Center through (02) 8532-6690; DSWD thru 911 or 8888; and National Bureau of Investigation-Anti-Human Trafficking Division through (02) 8525-4093.
Globe continues to drive awareness and education efforts on digital safety, reinforcing its contribution to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals No. 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and No. 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Through its sustained efforts, Globe hopes to bridge digital literacy gaps and protect communities from the rising threats of online exploitation.
