Globe Telecom is celebrating a decade of promoting safer and more responsible online communities through its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), which has now reached over two million students and educators nationwide.

Launched in 2016, the initiative began as a corporate program focused on teaching online safety and responsible digital behavior. Over the years, it has evolved into a nationwide campaign addressing emerging digital risks faced by young internet users.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when classes shifted online, Globe adapted the program by converting its modules into digital courses available on the YouTube channel Globe of Good, allowing learners to access lessons anytime. The videos have since garnered more than 432,000 views.

The program equips students with practical skills for navigating the digital world safely, including protecting personal data, practicing cyber ethics, and using technology responsibly. Globe said the initiative encourages learners to become advocates of online safety within their communities.

In 2019, Globe strengthened the program’s reach through a partnership with the Department of Education, integrating lessons on responsible online behavior into the K–12 values formation curriculum.

In 2025 alone, about 16,560 students and teachers participated in DTP workshops and training sessions across the country.

To further expand the initiative, Globe introduced the Digital Thumbprint Student Ambassador Program in 2025, with Technological Institute of the Philippines serving as the pilot school. Under the program, student ambassadors act as peer mentors, sharing knowledge on digital safety with classmates and communities.

The updated 2026 curriculum now features 36 stackable modules covering topics such as AI ethics, digital etiquette, Philippine cyber laws, and digital rights. The modules are structured across basic, intermediate, and advanced levels to help learners gradually build skills and confidence in navigating digital environments.

According to Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s chief sustainability and corporate communications officer, the program reflects the company’s long-term commitment to digital literacy.

“When we started in 2016, we talked about passwords; today, we are talking about AI ethics and digital empathy. With our new student ambassadors leading the charge, we are not just teaching safety—we are building a nation of digital guardians,” Crisanto said.

Globe’s initiatives in digital literacy also earned recognition at the Consumer Choice Awards 2026 organized by Standard Insights, where the company received the Excellence in Digital Literacy and Safety award.

The company said the program continues to support its broader goal of fostering a safer and more inclusive digital environment in the Philippines, empowering young people to become responsible digital leaders.

For more information about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.