Philippines sees increase in cyber tip reports in 2021; UNICEF calls for collective action on Safer Internet Day

To commemorate Safer Internet Day, UNICEF calls on increased protection of children online amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A report from the Department of Justice – Office of Cybercrime saw an exponential increase in cyber tip reports for the Philippines to 2.8 million in 2021 from 1.2 million in 2020 and 400,000 in 2019.

Globe, UNICEF, IWF highlight need for cooperation to protect children vs online abuse and sexual exploitation

In a webinar marking World Safer Internet Day, Globe vowed to continue efforts to provide a platform for collaboration among key stakeholders to fight Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). 

Google, Ben&Ben release Mag-ingat music video to promote internet safety

Google, together with Filipino folk pop band Ben&Ben launches a new song to promote internet safety and digital responsibility. Entitled “Mag-Ingat” (Be Safe Online), the song is part of Google’s commitment to helping Filipinos use the internet safely and responsibly. 

Globe marks Safer Internet Day with webinar on online child safety and protection

Marking the annual Safer Internet Day, Globe is hosting the #MakeITSafePH Webinar on February 8 at 10 a.m., as it reaffirms commitment to the advocacy for online child safety.