Globe strengthens child online protection push for Safer Internet Day 2026

As online risks continue to escalate alongside wider internet access, Globe is ramping up its efforts to protect children and families in the digital space, reinforcing its commitment this Safer Internet Day 2026 to keep the internet a safer place for young users.

This year’s Safer Internet Day theme, “Ako, Ikaw, Tayo: Konektado at Protektado Laban sa OSAEC (Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children) at CSAEM (Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material),” reflects Globe’s long-standing view that online safety is a shared responsibility. Beyond securing its network through sustained cybersecurity investments, the company continues to focus on empowering users to identify threats, report abuse, and actively protect one another online.

“Safety in the digital space requires action on all fronts,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer. “We protect our customers through advanced filtering, real-time threat blocking, and easy-to-use reporting tools like the Globe StopSpam portal. But true protection also means education, giving every Filipino, especially the youth, the knowledge and confidence to stay safe and speak up online.”

A key pillar of Globe’s child protection strategy is education. Through its Digital Thumbprint Program, the company reached more than sixteen thousand five hundred students and educators in 2025 alone via hands-on workshops focused on digital citizenship, privacy, and child safety. Since its launch in 2016, the program has engaged nearly two million Filipino students nationwide, helping equip young users with practical skills to navigate the online world responsibly.

On the network security front, Globe significantly expanded its digital defenses in 2025. The company blocked nine hundred 67 million scam and spam messages, disabled more than 272,746 SIMs through its StopSpam portal, and took down over seventeen thousand malicious domains, including thousands linked to illegal online gambling. 

These measures form part of a broader strategy to curb digital threats and limit the spread of harmful content across its platforms.

Child protection remains a core priority of these efforts. Globe also blocked over three thousand domains associated with child pornography and exploitation, supported by a USD 2.7 million investment in advanced content-filtering technologies. In parallel, the company continues to support the MAKABATA 1383 helpline, operated by the Council for the Welfare of Children, to strengthen reporting mechanisms for online abuse and child rights violations and address persistent gaps in awareness and access.

Through its #MakeITSafe advocacy, Globe continues to align technology, security, and education, working toward a digital environment where children can explore, learn, and connect online without fear.