Over 3,500 Bulacan students undergo digital literacy sessions

More than 3,500 students at Baliwag Polytechnic College underwent a Digital Thumbprint Program learning session about online safety, cybersecurity awareness, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and introduction to blockchain. 

In a statement, Globe Telecom said 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.

"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," said Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer. 

"This is the largest DTP session we’ve ever held in the country, and it reflects our unwavering commitment to shaping a safer and more inclusive digital future for Filipino students," she added.

Al Lawrence Cruz, Vice President for Administration and Finance of Baliwag Polytechnic College, said the sessions helped them understand how AI and blockchain can be beneficial in 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 added.

Globe said it continues to encourage schools, local governments, and community organizations to partner with them in expanding the reach of DTP. 

It said bringing the program to more students nationwide will help build a generation that can use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively.—AOL, GMA Integrated News