Safer Internet Day: Globe reaffirms commitment to online child safety, seeks closer public-private collaboration

Carlo Santos, Globe Senior Director for Analytics and Stakeholder Engagement, talks about Globe's programs aimed at keeping children safe online at a multi-stakeholder presser held to kickoff the commemoration of Safer Internet Day, February 11, 2025.

Globe has called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to combat growing threats to child safety online, as it reaffirms its commitment to internet safety on Safer Internet Day.

With the rapid evolution of digital technology, the internet has become both a vital tool and a potential risk, exposing children to exploitation and harm. The Philippines is the world’s highest producer of content rooted in online child sexual abuse and exploitation, according to a study led by the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Safer Internet, Safer Futures: Helping Young Users Navigate the Online World this Safer Internet Day

While today’s young people are digital natives, their familiarity with technology doesn’t always shield them from online threats. In the Philippines, users are 33 times more likely to encounter risks on unsafe platforms like pirate websites, highlighting the need for stronger safeguards. For children, the dangers are even greater. Their natural curiosity and frequent online activity make them prime targets for malicious content, online predators, and unauthorized data collection.

Building a More Secure Web for Businesses: Eastern Communications Leads Awareness on Safer Internet Day

In alignment with the global observance of Safer Internet Day 2024, premier telecommunications company Eastern Communications steps forward to highlight the critical issue of online security. Amid the growing prevalence of online scams, particularly through work emails and misleading links, Eastern Communications is at the forefront of educating and protecting businesses and individuals alike.

In 2023, Sophos revealed that 30% of cyber attacks were orchestrated through email, while ransomware assaults on private sector businesses led to 84% revenue losses for the victims.