More than 100 student leaders from Taguig’s public secondary schools were trained on digital safety and responsible online behavior during the Children’s Digital Safety Workshop in November.
The event, held at the CDRRMO Training Plaza in Barangay Central Signal, was organized by Globe in partnership with the Taguig City government. It came amid rising national reports of cyberbullying, misuse of personal data, and online exploitation.
Participants attended sessions led by Globe experts, including privacy compliance specialist Karen Panisales, who taught students how to protect personal data, and communications manager Jan Merced, who facilitated Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program.
Launched in 2016, the program has trained more than four million students and educators nationwide on digital citizenship.
Hands-on activities helped students identify online threats, encourage positive interactions, and make informed choices across digital platforms.
Officials from the Philippine National Police Crime Division and the Department of Justice’s National Coordination Center against Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children discussed risks minors face online and legal channels for reporting abuse. Prosecutor Lara Sanchez said early awareness and timely action can prevent exploitation.
“Many incidents begin subtly and are often overlooked,” Sanchez 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.”
Globe highlighted the role of youth-led advocacy in promoting safe digital spaces. “By equipping student leaders with practical skills, we help them guide their peers and create safer online communities,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano urged students to share their knowledge with classmates. “Our young leaders have the capacity to influence their peers in meaningful ways,” she said. “By taking what they learned today into their classrooms and communities, they help build a safer and more responsible digital environment for all children.”
