16K students, teachers participate in Globe's digital training in 2025

A total of 16,560 students and teachers participated in Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) workshops and learning sessions nationwide in 2025. 

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.

The program was launched in 2016 as a corporate initiative to teach online safety and responsibility and has grown into a nationwide movement against fast-evolving digital risks.

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.

It has now reached more than two million students and educators nationwide. 

In 2019, Globe partnered with the Department of Education 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.

Taking the initiative further, Globe launched the Digital Thumbprint Student Ambassador Program in 2025 with Technological Institute of the Philippines as the pilot school. Student ambassadors will now act as peer mentors who will share digital safety knowledge to classmates and vulnerable communities and create a multiplying effect of awareness and protection nationwide.

The 2026 curriculum now features 36 stackable modules, in recognition of the evolving digital landscape, including AI ethics, digital etiquette, Philippine cyber laws, and digital rights, designed to combat current threats that didn't exist when the program began.

Structured across basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, the curriculum guides learners through each stage with facilitated training sessions, helping them build mastery and confidence in navigating the modern digital landscape.

“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,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

In the 2026 Consumer Choice Awards by Standard Insights, Globe was awarded Excellence in Digital Literacy and Safety, a new category introduced this year. The telecom firm also ranked highest in digital literacy, reflecting its role in enabling productivity and responsible digital engagement. —AOL, GMA Integrated News