Globe Telecom Inc. said it intensified its efforts to combat the growing online fraud in the Philippines.
Globe said its award-winning Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) reached 6,196 participants this year, educating them on digital citizenship, cybersecurity and ethical technology use.
The company said that in November, 450 individuals in Ilocos Sur, Pampanga, Rizal and Davao del Norte benefited from DTP workshops.
These sessions provided invaluable lessons on cybersecurity awareness, empowering individuals and families to protect themselves against prevalent online scams.
A recent GASA study highlighted the urgency of these efforts, revealing that one in three Filipinos experienced attempted fraud in the past year. Despite 73 percent of respondents claiming they could recognize scams, many still fell victim.
Such findings underscore the urgent need to educate Filipinos about the perils that lurk online.
“With the accelerated digital transformation comes growing online threats, particularly fraud, to which more and more Filipinos fall victim every day. These threats rob online customers of their hard-earned money, impacting their mental and physical health,” said Yoly Crisanto, chief sustainability and corporate communications officer at Globe.
“Globe believes the antidote is education, that’s why we are bringing DTP to schools across the country. If our young people are aware of what to look out for and how to protect themselves online, they will get to enjoy the benefits of technology safely, spared from becoming another scam statistic,” she said.
The Globe team brought DTP to Sto. Niño Central Elementary School in Talingod, Davao del Norte, where over 150 parents took part in the cyber security workshop.
Globe also brought DTP to the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, coinciding with the school’s Tech Week. A total of 200 ICT students attended discussions on AI ethics, where Globe emphasized the responsible and ethical use of emerging technologies.
The initiative was further enriched by the support of Globe brand TM, which included boosting campus connectivity, offering internship opportunities, and hosting interactive booth activities.
The DTP is part of Globe’s broader commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive digital space. In addition to its educational programs, Globe actively combats cyber threats, proactively blocking spam and scam SMS, as well as pirate and gambling sites, and malicious websites that threaten children.
