Google Philippines promotes online safety through Cyberpeace campaign

Living in a technologically-driven society has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. People are now more connected through social media, which leads to easier communication and sharing of information. However, the Internet has a dark and dangerous side that can adversely affect one’s emotional and mental well-being.

- Jewel Sta. Ana

The recent findings from Google’s Digital Wellbeing of Families report show the Philippines has the highest number of households that heavily rely on digital technology to connect with their loved ones at least once a day. However, about 85 percent of Filipino parents worry when their children are online. They are concerned about exposing their kids to dangerous content on the Internet.

“At Google, we believe kids and the youth should be able to experience the best of technology—and that parents should be able to feel confident letting them explore online. Through the Cyberpeace campaign, we hope not to only help Filipino families stay safer online but provide a springboard for a shared, nationwide commitment to a more peaceful internet, at the heart of a vibrant digital economy for all Filipinos,” said Bernadette Nacario, country director, Google Philippines.

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As part of its Cyberpeace campaign, Google Philippines partners with NGO Teach Peace Build Peace Movement, YouTube creators, teachers, employees, and volunteers to promote online safety in private and public schools in the Philippines.