Zamboanga City, Philippines – Globe Telecom recently joined forces with the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) and local stakeholders in Zamboanga City to strengthen the fight against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Material (CSAEM). The campaign gathered over 300 participants, including officials from the Department of Justice, the Commission on Human Rights, the NBI, the PNP, and the Zamboanga City Local Government Unit, underscoring the urgency of a whole-of-community approach in safeguarding children.

“Protecting children online requires more than technology, it demands collective action. Globe is proud to stand with IACAT, government agencies, and civil society to address both the digital and social drivers of exploitation. Together, we can help ensure every Filipino child grows up in a safer, more inclusive digital world,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

Building Digital Defenses

Beyond addressing poverty, Globe continues to champion online safety through education and awareness.  The Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), aimed towards providing digital skills, has reached over 12,000 students across 43 schools this year alone, contributing to safer families and communities in the digital space. Complementing this, the MakeItSafe website equips parents with practical tools to recognize online risks and protect their children. Globe also co-developed Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy with the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS), an award-winning children’s book teaching kids how to safeguard their personal data. This book is on display at Tumba-Tumba: A Retrospective, a year-long exhibit at the National Museum promoting children’s rights, creativity, and digital responsibility.

Using Technology to Block Harm

Globe is stepping up efforts to keep Filipinos safe online. In the first half of 2025 alone, the company blocked over 484 million scam and spam messages, shut down 5,707 malicious domains linked to child exploitation and harmful content, and dismantled 2,785 illegal gambling sites.

Its filtering system also barred access to 248,552 URLs containing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials, including 8,385 AI generated materials, in partnership with local authorities and international watchdogs. Meanwhile, the StopSpam portal processed 87,624 SIM reports, resulting in 9,961 SIM deactivations on Globe’s network and 77,065 blacklisted SIMs from other operators.

Together with its digital literacy and awareness programs, these actions provide a stronger layer of protection for customers, especially children against online harm.

Globe has been championing online safety, digital literacy, and responsible connectivity. The company emphasizes that technology must be paired with education, community engagement, and shared responsibility to create meaningful impact.

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