PLDT, Smart back online safety training in CDO schools
Cagayan de Oro City will pilot a digital safety program that aims to teach more than 10,000 public school students how to protect themselves from online abuse, exploitation, and other…
Filipino parents proactively search for online safety information — Google
In the latest survey conducted by Google in Asia-Pacific including the Philippines, 72% of Filipino parents are proactively looking for information about online safety, showing a 4% jump from 2021.…
Google teams up with Ben&Ben to promote internet safety via music video
On Safer Internet Day 2022, Google, together with Filipino band Ben&Ben, introduced a new song to promote internet safety and digital responsibility. Titled “Mag-Ingat (Be Safe Online),” the song is…
Twitter hopes to create a safer online experience
Following efforts to keep the platform a healthy venue for conversation, Twitter is calling upon people to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all,…
61% of adults struggle to follow digital rules they set for their kids — Kaspersky
The results of a new Kaspersky study reveal that 61% of parents find it hard to be role models for their kids and occasionally don’t follow the rules they set…
PLDT blocks record 88,000 child abuse links as part of fight vs OSAEC
PLDT’s campaign against online child abuse picked up pace in the last three months, blocking at least a record 88,000 sites and links, nearly three times more in a period…
Filipino family shares online safety tips in Facebook PH’s latest campaign
Facebook (Philippines) is introducing the De Guzmans, the Filipino family who will share tips on online and internet safety. The digital family-serye (series) created and designed by Facebook together with…
Google Cyberpeace campaign reaches 416,000 internet users
Defying the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Google Philippines pushed through its “Cyberpeace” campaign officially launched in 2020. As a result, the recalibration of strategies reached more than…
Kaspersky, Krakatau present unique collection based on user digital imprint
To raise awareness about the importance of privacy and freedom of self-expression, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky and international techwear brand Krakatau launched Safe_expression, a collection of garments that can be customized…
NPC unveils campaign that promotes safe online environment for the youth
Before, young people were told to use the internet in moderation because too much of anything could be bad. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are forced to spend…
Twitter takes action in making internet safe for users
On Safe Internet Day, microblogging and social networking platform Twitter announced a new rule to address what it calls “synthetic and manipulated media.” Starting March 5, it will start labeling…
Google PH’s new campaign aims to strengthen digital safety efforts
On Safer Internet Day, Google Philippines launched “Cyberpeace: Creating a peaceful internet together” campaign, which aims to reinforce its ongoing efforts to online safety. Google is partnering with Teach Peace…