Globe Telecom Inc. is ramping up its fight against online fraud, highlighting the importance of digital literacy in an increasingly connected world. This year, the company’s award-winning Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) reached 6,196 participants, offering valuable lessons on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, and ethical tech use.
In November alone, DTP workshops were conducted in Ilocos Sur, Pampanga, Rizal, and Davao del Norte, benefiting 450 individuals with essential skills to protect themselves from the growing number of online scams. Globe’s efforts are in response to alarming findings from a recent GASA study, which revealed that 1 in 3 Filipinos faced attempted fraud last year, despite 73 percent of respondents claiming they could recognize scams.
Yoly Crisanto, Globe chief sustainability and corporate communications officer, stressed the urgency of these initiatives, emphasizing that “education is the antidote” to the rising threats that impact not only people’s finances but their mental and physical well-being.
Globe’s DTP is also expanding its reach to schools, including Sto. Niño Central Elementary School in Davao del Norte, and the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan, where students engaged in discussions on AI ethics and responsible tech use. The initiative is supported by Globe’s TM brand, which is enhancing connectivity and offering internships to students.
Beyond education, Globe continues to actively combat digital threats by blocking millions of scam messages and harmful websites. In Q3 2024, the company blocked 162.7 million spam and scam SMS, 20,509 fraudulent SIM cards, and 167,408 malicious URLs.
With the Digital Thumbprint Program at its core, Globe remains committed to fostering a safer, more ethical digital space for all Filipinos.
