Building confident, responsible digital learners. Globe Coop’s Balik Eskwela Program equipped Quezon City High School students with digital safety skills, hygiene kits, and enhanced lab connectivity.
For more than 200 students of Quezon City High School, going back to school this year meant more than opening textbooks and logging into classes. Through the Balik Eskwela Program of Globe Coop, students were introduced to a learning experience that blended digital responsibility, personal wellbeing, and meaningful access to technology—key building blocks for navigating today’s fast-evolving world.
The initiative delivered a well-rounded support system designed to meet students where they are, both offline and online. At its core was the Digital Thumbprint Program, an interactive workshop that went beyond basic internet use.
Students were guided through real-life online scenarios, learning how to practice responsible digital behavior, think critically about content they consume, and protect themselves in digital spaces that increasingly shape how they learn, socialize, and express themselves. The sessions emphasized confidence and judgment, empowering learners to make smarter decisions every time they go online.
The program also recognized that learning cannot thrive without health and dignity. Hygiene kits were distributed to students to support daily wellness and encourage proper self-care, helping remove everyday barriers that can distract from classroom participation.
By integrating health support into the back-to-school effort, the initiative reinforced the idea that student success is rooted in both physical well-being and academic readiness.
Technology access rounded out the program’s impact. With improved computer laboratory connectivity, students now benefit from faster and more reliable internet, opening doors to online research, digital learning platforms, and collaborative schoolwork.
The upgraded connectivity allows learners to fully engage with modern educational tools and explore opportunities beyond the confines of traditional classrooms.
According to Remedios P. Danao, the program’s strength lies in its holistic approach. Balik Eskwela, she noted, is not simply about providing devices or connectivity, but about equipping students with the skills, support, and confidence they need to succeed in a future where education and digital life are deeply intertwined.
The initiative forms part of the Globe Coop CAREavan, an employee-led outreach program that brings tailored support to communities nationwide, including students, out-of-school youth, fisherfolk, teen mothers, special children, and indigenous groups such as the Mangyan and Aeta communities.
Each engagement reflects a commitment to inclusive development and long-term empowerment.
By weaving together digital literacy, health support, and technology access, Globe Coop’s Balik Eskwela Program creates a learning environment where students are better prepared to thrive—academically, responsibly, and confidently.
It is a reminder that preparing the next generation is not just about catching up with technology, but about teaching young Filipinos how to use it wisely, safely, and for good.
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