Globe Telecom said it is ramping up its efforts to shield users from child pornography and illegal gambling sites.
Globe said it blocked 1,718 domains and 190,167 URLs related to child pornography in the first half of 2024, a substantial rise from the 1,295 domains and 129,652 URLs blocked in the same period in 2023.
The company said it also strengthened its crackdown on illegal gambling sites, deactivating 2,726 domains in the first six months of 2024, compared to 1,828 in the same period the previous year.
Globe said aligned its initiatives with the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (Republic Act 9775), which mandates internet service providers (ISPs) to deploy technologies that prevent access to or transmission of child pornography since the initiation of its Make It Sage PH campaign in 2017.
“Globe is focused on creating a safer online environment for all, especially for children. Our increased efforts to restrict access to harmful content reflect our dedication to upholding the highest standards of online safety,” Globe chief information security officer and chief AI officer Anton Bonifacio said.
Globe said its commitment is further underscored by its investment of over $2.7 million in advanced content filtering systems to enhance its capabilities in detecting and blocking illegal content.
The company also works closely with various organizations, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Justice (DOJ), Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators, and non-government organizations to bolster child protection online.
Globe’s proactive measures are crucial in addressing this alarming trend, highlighted by a study from the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which identified the Philippines as a leading source of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) content.
