Globe Telecom has ramped up efforts to block access to child pornography and illegal gambling sites.
In the first half of 2024, Globe blocked 1,718 domains and 190,167 URLs related to child pornography, a substantial rise from the 1,295 domains and 129,652 URLs blocked during the same period in 2023.
Similarly, Globe intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling sites, deactivating 2,726 domains in the first six months of 2024, compared to 1,828 in the same period last year.
Since the start of its Make It Sage PH campaign in 2017, Globe has actively aligned its initiatives with the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (Republic Act 9775) mandating internet service providers to deploy technologies that prevent access to or transmission of child pornography.
“Globe is focused on creating a safer online environment for all, especially for children. Our increased efforts to restrict access to harmful content reflect our dedication to upholding the highest standards of online safety,” Anton Bonifacio, Globe chief information security officer and chief AI officer, said.
Globe’s commitment to the cause is further underscored by its investment of over $2.7 million in advanced content filtering systems to enhance its capabilities in detecting and blocking illegal content.
The company also collaborates closely with various organizations, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Justice (DOJ), Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators, and non-government organizations to bolster child protection online.
Globe’s proactive measures are crucial in addressing this alarming trend highlighted by a study of the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) which identified the Philippines as a leading source of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) content.
