Globe champions responsible digital citizenship for Bulacan students
MANILA, Philippines — Some 3,500 Baliwag Polytechnic College (BTech) students were the beneficiaries of Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) learning session that promoted digital literacy and equipped the youth with skills to thrive in today’s hyper-connected world.
Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications officer, said that the company’s largest DTP session reflected their unwavering commitment to shaping a safer and more inclusive digital future for Filipino students.
“By reaching thousands of students in one event, we are empowering them not just to be responsible digital citizens, but also to seize the opportunities of tomorrow’s digital economy,” Crisanto said.
The learning session covered online safety, cybersecurity awareness, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and an introduction to blockchain. By blending practical lessons on responsible digital citizenship with insights on emerging technologies, the program empowers students to navigate the digital space with confidence and readiness for the future of education, work, and society, Crisanto said.
Globe cited the importance of the digital thumbprint system in addressing both the dangers and the opportunities, saying this would help students become smarter online users, and prepares them for tomorrow’s digital careers.
BTech’s Vice President for Administration Al Lawrence Cruz expressed appreciation for Globe’s initiative to bring the DTP to its students.
“The sessions helped us understand how AI and blockchain can be beneficial in our daily lives. At BTech, we also want our students to become catalysts of digital citizenship, which is why we are open to supporting the DTP Ambassadorship Program to help more Filipinos become aware of today’s cyber risks and threats,” Cruz said.
Citing records from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Globe said that cybersecurity threats in the Philippines are rising faster than ever in 2025 with over 3,000 cybercrime complaints reported in a single year or about eight incidents recorded every day. These include online scams, fake job offers, phishing links that steal personal details, and even deepfake video and voice clones used to trick victims into sending money, Crisanto said.
Globe noted that the danger is real not only for big companies but also for ordinary Filipinos. It explained that a study would show that eight out of 10 businesses in the country have already experienced AI (artificial intelligence)-powered cyber attacks, meaning most companies people work for, shop at, or bank with are potential targets.
“Even more concerning, only six out of every 100 organizations in the Philippines are considered ‘well-protected, leaving the rest vulnerable to attacks,” Crisanto said.
However, Globe said that alongside these risks are big opportunities as it disclosed that in the next five years, thousands of new jobs in cybersecurity, AI, fintech, and blockchain are expected to open in the Philippines. Crisanto emphasized that these careers are not just high-paying, “they are also among the most secure as companies race to protect themselves from digital threats.”
Vowing to bring the program to more students nationwide, Globe said it is determined “to build a generation that can use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively.”