Globe Telecommunications expanded its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) to Capiz and Quezon provinces, training youth leaders and educators to promote safer online practices and responsible artificial intelligence use in their communities.

The initiative, part of the company's #GoSafeWithGlobe campaign, targeted local youth leaders in Sigma, Capiz, and public school administrators in Tayabas, Quezon, as part of an ongoing effort to extend digital citizenship education beyond classroom settings.

In Sigma, Globe held a follow-through workshop for more than 30 local Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials and recent graduates.

The session built on earlier engagements in Western Visayas that reached more than 650 students and young participants earlier this year.

"Young leaders have the ability to influence how their communities embrace technology," said Jun Juada, Globe director for Western Visayas. "By equipping them with practical knowledge on digital safety, we are investing in a generation that can help create a safer and more responsible online environment for everyone."

Ramel Baclor Flores, SK chairperson of Barangay Poblacion Sur in Sigma, said the training provided actionable strategies for local governance.

"This training gave me practical knowledge that I can immediately apply in my daily life and share with fellow youth members in our barangay," Flores said. "As an SK official, I have a responsibility to help create a safer online environment by encouraging others to practice responsible digital behavior."

In Quezon, 41 school heads representing 25 public schools gathered in Tayabas for sessions focused on cybersecurity, online threat identification, personal data protection, and artificial intelligence integration in education.

"Preparing our school leaders for today's digital landscape is essential to creating safe and responsible learning environments," said Celedonio Balderas Jr., schools division superintendent for the City of Tayabas. "Our school heads are better equipped to guide teachers and learners in practicing responsible digital citizenship and making informed use of technology."

Adonis Evangelista, Globe general manager for South Luzon, emphasized the role of administrators in digital literacy efforts, calling school leaders crucial partners in helping academic communities navigate digital tools safely.

Launched in 2016, the Digital Thumbprint Program is in its 10th year. Globe reports the initiative has reached more than 4,100 schools, trained 115,394 teachers, and provided digital safety resources to over 2 million students and educators nationwide.