In 2022, cybersecurity firm Surfshark highlighted a troubling reality – Filipino children are among the most vulnerable to cyber threats globally.
The company engaged the school’s Grades 5 and 6 pupils in a storytelling session, encouraging them to be vigilant in their online interactions, especially with strangers. Furthermore, in recent years, the Philippines has been identified as a hotspot for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children .
“The internet offers many opportunities for learning and connection, but it also presents certain risks. When children learn how to discern appropriate online behavior, they gain the confidence to explore more in the digital space, which is needed to succeed in our increasingly connected world,” said Converge SVP and Corporate Compliance and Data Protection Officer Atty. Laurice Esteban-Tuason.
“When it comes to privacy, especially in accessing websites that aren’t safe for children, we currently have no means to monitor them here at school yet. That’s why campaigns like this are so important; they help students learn early on to recognize potential risks they may encounter online,” said Jolas Cabrera, Teacher III and MAPEH Coordinator at Anunas Elementary School.
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