Globe Telecom announced that it is expanding its network-level safeguards to block online content depicting school shootings and other forms of extreme violence, aligning with broader industry and government actions to protect minors online.

The telecommunications provider said proactive blocking has long been a pillar of its safety strategy. In 2025, Globe blocked 438,446 domains and URLs containing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM).

The company reported investing more than $2.7 million in advanced content filtering systems, which go beyond standard requirements to include non-photographic imagery and AI-generated abuse materials.

Following recent violent incidents, Globe is moving to block hundreds of additional sites hosting illegal gore and extreme violence, in compliance with directives from Philippine government agencies.

"We have a responsibility to help make the online environment safer, especially for children and young people," said Atty. Froilan Castelo, Globe general counsel.

"As new risks emerge, we need to keep looking at what more we can do. The recent school shooting incident is one opportunity where the industry can work together by removing sites that induce violence in our networks. At Globe, we are ready to do our part and protect children online," he added.

Globe collaborates with local and international organizations, including the Internet Watch Foundation and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, to identify and restrict illegal digital content.

The company stated it will continue strengthening its safeguards as online threats evolve.