As digital platforms increasingly shape how young Filipinos learn, communicate, and engage with the world, protecting children online has become a shared responsibility. Addressing this growing need, Globe partnered with the City Government of Taguig to conduct the Children’s Digital Safety Workshop on November 13, 2025, at the CDRRMO Training Plaza in Barangay Central Signal.
The workshop brought together 115 student leaders and teachers from Taguig’s public secondary schools at a time when reports of cyberbullying, misuse of personal data, and online exploitation continue to rise nationwide. Against this backdrop, the session aimed to equip young leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate digital spaces responsibly and safely, while empowering them to guide their peers toward positive online behavior.
Globe supported the program through expert-led discussions focused on practical digital protection. Privacy Compliance Expert Karen Panisales walked participants through the fundamentals of data privacy, emphasizing how personal information can be protected amid constant online connectivity.
Jan Merced, Globe’s Communications Manager, led the Digital Thumbprint Program, the company’s flagship digital citizenship initiative that has reached more than four million students and educators nationwide since its launch in 2016. Through interactive exercises, participants learned to identify online threats, respond to risky situations, and foster respectful, constructive digital interactions.
The initiative underscored the importance of collaboration among government agencies, law enforcement, and the private sector in protecting children online. Representatives from the Philippine National Police Crime Division and the Department of Justice National Coordination Center against OSAEC and CSAEM provided critical insights into how online sexual abuse and exploitation of children occur, the situations that place minors at risk, and the reporting and legal mechanisms available to protect victims. Prosecutor Lara Sanchez of the DOJ stressed that early awareness can make a decisive difference, noting that many cases begin subtly and escalate when warning signs go unnoticed.
Globe echoed this call for vigilance and youth participation. Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer, said empowering student leaders is key to building safer digital communities. She noted that when young people are equipped with practical knowledge and a strong sense of responsibility, they can influence their peers and help create online spaces where children feel secure and supported.
Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano urged the participants to carry what they learned beyond the workshop and into their classrooms and communities. She highlighted the unique role of student leaders in shaping attitudes and behaviors online, adding that their influence can help promote a culture of safety, respect, and accountability among fellow students.
The Children’s Digital Safety Workshop reflects a shared commitment by Globe and the Taguig City government to foster safe, inclusive, and empowering digital environments. By strengthening awareness and encouraging youth-led advocacy, the initiative aims to ensure that every child can explore the online world with confidence, responsibility, and protection.
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