MANILA, Philippines — Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) has achieved a milestone as it reached over two million students and educators nationwide while promoting and teaching online safety and responsibility.
Launched 10 years ago, the DTP began as a corporate initiative but it grew into a nationwide movement against fast-evolving digital risks, Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Sustainability and Corporate Communications chief officer, said.
Crisanto said Globe further expanded the program with the launching of the Digital Thumbprint Student Ambassador Program in 2025 with Technological Institute of the Philippines as the pilot school.
Student ambassadors act as peer mentors who share digital safety knowledge to classmates and vulnerable communities and create a multiplying effect of awareness and protection nationwide, she said.
The 2026 curriculum features 36 stackable modules in recognition of the evolving digital landscape, including artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, digital etiquette, Philippine cyber laws, and digital rights, all designed to combat threats that didn't exist when the program began.
“Reaching the 10-year mark is a testament to the urgency and importance of our mission. 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,” the Globe executive said.
Crisanto recalled that when classrooms shifted online during the pandemic, Globe adapted quickly, converting modules into digital courses on the Globe of Good YouTube channel.
These resources have been viewed over 432,000 times, ensuring learning continues anytime, anywhere, she said.
Globe said that DTP equips learners with practical skills to navigate the online world safely, from protecting personal data to practicing cyber ethics and responsible technology use.
“By turning awareness into action, the program empowers students not just to protect themselves but also to guide others in their communities,” Crisanto said.
Globe said it partnered with the Department of Education in 2019 to strengthen DTP’s impact, integrating lessons on responsible online behavior into the K–12 values formation curriculum and giving millions of students and teachers structured guidance to navigate digital spaces safely.
In 2025 alone, 16,560 students and teachers participated in DTP workshops and learning sessions nationwide.
Globe’s commitment to digital literacy and online safety gained recognition when it earned Excellence in Digital Literacy and Safety given by the Consumer Choice Awards by Standard Insights this year, Crisanto said.
Crisanto said that by empowering students as digital leaders, Globe continues to help build a safer and more responsible digital Philippines, protecting digital thumbprints while inspiring the next generation to lead online with confidence.
Drawing on the company’s DTP journey, Globe helped shape the global discourse on digital inclusion by contributing to the development of GSMA’s "The Business Imperative for Digital Inclusion," she said
“This serves as a guide that helps mobile operators embed digital inclusion into their strategies, track progress, and report their impact transparently. This views digital inclusion as a holistic ecosystem, encompassing access, skills, meaningful use, and a supportive environment,” Crisanto said.
