Globe Telecom Inc. said it stepped up the campaign against online child exploitation by blocking non-photographic imagery (NPI) depicting child sexual abuse, including content generated through artificial intelligence (AI), computer-generated imagery (CGI), animation and other non-live methods.
The company said that since implementing NPI blocking on Aug. 27, 2024, it had restricted access to 374 URLs and 13 domains containing AI, CGI and other non-live child sexual abuse imagery, as identified by its partner, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
The IWF has been leading the fight against child sexual abuse material, warning that exposure to such content—even in CGI or cartoon form—can cause significant harm to viewers and is illegal in many jurisdictions. The organization stresses that even accidental viewing of this material can have lasting psychological effects.
“Our dedication to online safety drives us to proactively detect and block harmful content, ensuring children are protected from sexual exploitation and other digital threats. Through advanced filtering technologies, we strive to maintain a safer and more secure online space for all,” said Globe chief privacy officer Irish Krystle Salandanan-Almeida.
Globe said it invested over $2.7 million in advanced content filtering technologies to detect and prevent access to illegal content.
This is aligned with the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (Republic Act 9775), which requires internet service providers (ISPs) to implement technologies that prevent access to and transmission of child sexual abuse and exploitation materials. Darwin G. Amojelar
Globe said its initiative to block NPI is part of its long-standing sustainability campaign, #MakeITSafePH, which actively raises awareness and educates users on online safety while equipping them with essential tools to navigate the digital world securely.