Globe and Taguig City Conducts Safety Workshop to Strengthen Digital Protection for Young Leaders

As digital platforms continue to influence how young Filipinos learn, communicate, and explore opportunities, the need to safeguard children online has never been more critical. In response, Globe worked with the City Government of Taguig to provide essential digital protection training through the Children’s Digital Safety Workshop held on November 13, 2025, at the CDRRMO Training Plaza in Barangay Central Signal.

The event gathered 115 student leaders and teachers from Taguig’s public secondary schools. The workshop was conducted at a time when national data continues to show rising cases of cyberbullying, misuse of personal information, and online exploitation. These trends highlight the growing need for students to develop strong digital literacy and responsible online behavior.

Globe supported the program through two expert sessions. Privacy Compliance Expert Karen Panisales guided participants on how to safeguard their personal data and understand the risks that come with an interconnected world. Jan Merced, Communications Manager, facilitated the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), Globe’s flagship digital citizenship training initiative, which has reached more than 4 million students and educators nationwide since its launch in 2016. Through hands-on activities, participants learned how to recognize online threats, encourage positive digital interactions, and make informed choices across various online platforms.

The initiative also demonstrated the importance of strong collaboration among government, law enforcement, and the private sector in protecting children online. The PNP Crime Division Office and the Department of Justice (DOJ) - National Coordination Center against OSAEC and CSAEM (NCC-OSAEC-CSAEM), represented by Prosecutor Lara Sanchez, discussed how Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) occurs, the situations that may put minors at risk, and the reporting and legal channels that help safeguard young victims.

Prosecutor Lara emphasized the importance of awareness and timely action in preventing abuse. “Many incidents begin subtly and are often overlooked,” Prosecutor Lara said. “When young people understand the early signs of exploitation and know how to report, they become key allies in stopping harm before it escalates.”

This message was reinforced by Globe, which highlighted the power of youth-led advocacy and digital responsibility. “This program reflects our collective duty to ensure that every young person is protected in digital spaces,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe. “By equipping student leaders with practical skills and insights, we help them guide their peers and create safer online communities where children can grow and thrive.”

Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano encouraged the students to apply what they learned and share their insights with their classmates. She added that young leaders play an important role in promoting safe and responsible online behavior within their communities. “Our young leaders have the capacity to influence their peers in meaningful ways, and by taking what they learned today into their classrooms and communities, they help build a safer and more responsible digital environment for all children.

This collaborative effort reflects Globe’s commitment to building safe, inclusive, and empowered digital communities where every child can navigate the online world with confidence and protection.

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