Globe Drives Youth-Led Advocacy for Online Safety  in Western Visayas 

Globe is empowering young Filipinos in Western Visayas to become champions of online safety and responsible digital behavior through its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), strengthening efforts to create safer and more informed communities in an increasingly connected world.  

Through recent learning sessions in Negros Occidental and Iloilo, Globe equipped more than 440 young Filipinos with practical knowledge on cybersecurity, digital responsibility, and safer online behavior, helping shape a generation that is more informed, vigilant, and accountable in the digital space. 

At Carlos Hilado Memorial State University in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, 243 first-year Criminology students participated in an interactive DTP session held during the university’s University Week celebration. Conducted in partnership with the school’s Criminology Department under Globe’s Win the Youth Program, the activity focused on pressing digital concerns faced by today’s youth, including online threats, privacy protection, responsible social media use, and maintaining a secure digital footprint. 

“As digital platforms become an essential part of everyday life, empowering the youth with the right knowledge and mindset is more important than ever. Through the Digital Thumbprint Program, Globe continues to help young Filipinos become more responsible digital citizens who can contribute to creating safer online communities,” said Jun Juada, Territory Business Head for Western Visayas.

Globe also brought DTP to the SK Federation Youth Summer Summit in Iloilo, where more than 200 youth participants joined discussions on digital citizenship and online safety led by DTP Territory Ambassador Iris Nonato Adorador. The session encouraged youth leaders to champion positive digital behavior and promote cybersecurity awareness within their respective communities.

These initiatives support Globe’s broader advocacy to strengthen digital safety education among Filipino learners and communities nationwide. During Safer Internet Month in February 2026, Globe’s DTP sessions reached over 16,560 students and educators through discussions centered on cybersecurity, privacy, child protection, and responsible technology use.

Since its launch in 2016, the Digital Thumbprint Program has reached more than two million students and educators across the country. The initiative has also been integrated into the Department of Education’s K to 12 curriculum in public schools, reinforcing its role in promoting responsible digital participation among Filipino youth.

Marking its 10th year in 2026, DTP continues to evolve to address emerging digital realities. Its expanded curriculum now includes 36 stackable modules tackling topics such as AI ethics, digital etiquette, Philippine cyber laws, and digital rights, ensuring learners are equipped to navigate the fast-changing digital landscape.

Through sustained collaboration with schools, local government units, youth organizations, and community partners, Globe continues to advance its vision of a safer, kinder, and more digitally empowered Philippines.

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