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

With kids growing up online faster than ever, digital safety is no longer optional—it’s essential. Recognizing this, Globe teamed up with the City Government of Taguig to equip young Filipinos with the skills to stay protected in today’s hyper-connected world. The Children’s Digital Safety Workshop, held on November 13, 2025, at the CDRRMO Training Plaza in Barangay Central Signal, puts the spotlight on making the internet a safer space to learn, connect, and explore.

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 that has reached more than 4 million students and educators nationwide since 2016 when the effort was launched. 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 how strong collaboration among government, law enforcement, and the private sector is essential to protecting children online. The PNP Crime Division Office and the .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.

The takeaway was clear: awareness—and acting early—can make all the difference. As Prosecutor Lara stressed, “Many incidents begin subtly and are often overlooked… When young people understand the early signs of exploitation and know how to report, they become key allies in stopping harm before it escalates.” It’s a message that puts power back in the hands of the youth.

Globe echoed this call by underscoring shared responsibility in digital spaces. As Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe, shared, “This program reflects our collective duty to ensure that every young person is protected in digital spaces… 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 also urged students to take these lessons beyond the workshop, reminding them that their voices can shape safer online habits within their schools and communities.

At its core, the initiative highlights what’s possible when the public and private sectors work together—reinforcing Globe’s commitment to building inclusive, secure digital spaces where every child can explore the online world with confidence. For more information about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.