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StopOnlineChildAbuse: Globe marks Safer Internet Day with webinar on online child safety, protection

February 6, 2022 5:43 p.m.

Globe is gathering key stakeholders and multi-sectoral partners this month in a webinar that seeks to boost awareness and push for sustained action towards the protection of children against online sexual abuse and exploitation.

Marking the annual Safer Internet Day, Globe is hosting the #MakeITSafePH Webinar on February 8 at 10 a.m., as it reaffirms commitment to the advocacy for online child safety.

The learning session will be streamed on the Globe Bridging Communities Facebook page. It seeks to put a spotlight on Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) in the Philippines, and ways by which the public can support the fight.

“As a digital solutions group we look for ways to combat OSAEC through partnerships, instituting technical solutions and working with the relevant stakeholders. Ultimately, we aim to keep our kids safe when they spend time online,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

To lend expertise at the webinar is UNICEF, which champions child’s rights and protection and leads the implementation of the SaferKidsPH platform. UNICEF will discuss the OSAEC landscape in the Philippines and why child protection is a collective responsibility.

The Internet Watch Foundation will talk about the global impact of OSAEC, while CitizenWatch Philippines and Bantay Konsyumer, Kalsada, Kuryente (BK3) will give a perspective on how digital citizens are affected by the issue.

According to a study led by the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), in collaboration with the Philippine government entitled “Online Sexual Exploitation of Children in the Philippines: Analysis and Recommendations for Governments, Industry and Civil Society,” action against online sexual exploitation of children is urgent, as the Philippines is among the world’s top producers of content rooted in this form of abuse.

Multiple studies have shown that a number of families use their children as a source of income through OSAEC, especially with the onset of the pandemic, where many people lost their jobs.

Globe supports government initiatives to fight online sexual abuse and exploitation of children and continues to invest in public education on digital citizenship and responsibility such as the Digital Thumbprint Program. It has also partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to bolster the fight against OSAEC, and the Canadian Center for Child Protection to further identify illegal websites and block them out of its network.

The #MakeITSafePH campaign also provides practical tips and easy-to-digest information about cybersecurity and safety. It promotes online vigilance to help Filipinos defend themselves against online hacking, identity theft, and other cybercrimes.

Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development, and UN SDG 17 which emphasizes the value of partnerships in achieving the sustainable development goals. Globe is committed to upholding the United Nations Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

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Katapult Digital chairman to conduct free brand-building conference in Manila on Thursday

 9:47 p.m. November 5, 2024    

GLOBAL CEO and sports coach James Michael Lafferty will be returning to Manila for a one-day business conference on how to build a top brand nowadays in the age of fast-growing technological revolutions at the Hilton Hotel Newport on Thursday.

Lafferty, the coach and personal adviser of two-time Olympian and Asia’s No. 1 pole vault king EJ Obiena, will conduct a free 2 to 4 p.m. exclusive networking talk on mastering the art of building global brands in an era of rapidly evolving consumer presence.

The two-hour free conference entitled “Building Global Brands” for a limited 30-person attendees plus a livestream availability is organized by Lafferty, who is the chairman of Katapult Digital, and their CEO Francis Uy.

Lafferty, who was recently named for the fourth time as one of the top 100 CEOs by Forbes, has held CEO positions in some of the most iconic branded companies including Procter and Gamble and Coca-Cola.

He is considered one of the world’s leading experts on branding.

Aside from Obiena, former Southeast Asian Games long jump queen Marestella Torres-Sunang was also one of the Filipino national athletes mentored by Lafferty up to now.

Uy will also discuss the Revolution of Artificial Intelligence and Hyper-Targeting and discover how AI and precision marketing are transforming growth strategies and redefining success in the digital age.

For inquiries and interested parties, please RSVP now before spots fill up: Email: roland.espiritu@katapultdigital.com Contact: +639064993789

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SM Super Pets Club offers more than paw-sibilities with new Facebook group

9:40 p.m. November 5, 2024

Calling all fur parents! The SM Super Pets Club Facebook group has officially launched in partnership with Grab Pet, and exclusive promos await! Connect with other pet owners, gain first dibs on new discounts from partner brands, and receive free consultations from veterinarians–all by joining the SM Super Pets Club.

The winning super pet and fur-parent duo pose in matching superhero-themed costumes.

The launch, held at SM Aura’s Paw Park on October 19, 2024, brought together excited pet parents for an afternoon filled with fun, bonding, and exclusive freebies. Pets arrived in their best costumes for a contest that saw both parents and furry friends show off their ensembles on stage.

Pets socialize with one another at SM Aura’s Paw Park, located at Skypark on Level 5.

Paw-syal at SM is now easier than ever with Grab Pet, which allows passengers to bring their fur-babies along for the ride.

With Grab Pet, passengers can safely bring their furry friends with them to any SM Paw Park in Metro Manila.

SM Supermalls continues to be a pet-friendly space, with this latest initiative creating an interactive hub for pet owners to share their experiences, tips, and more. Fur parents can expect more exciting events, deals, and community activities as the group expands.

Join the SM Super Pets Club Facebook group to connect with other fur parents and exchange photos of your pets.

Want to see more highlights from the launch event and learn more about the paw-sibilities that await you? Watch the video here:

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If you haven’t yet joined the SM Super Pets Club Facebook group, now is the perfect time to do so. For more information, visit www.smsuperpetsclub.com or follow SM Supermalls on all social media.

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DITO earns global recognition with 5 awards at 21st International Business Awards

8:00 p.m. November 4, 2024

DITO Telecommunity, the fastest-growing telco in the country, continues to prove its grounds as it recently bagged five awards at the recently concluded 21st International Business Awards (IBA) held in Istanbul, Turkey.

DITO won two silver awards- Influencer Marketing Campaign of the Year and Communications or PR Campaign of the Year-Social Media-Focused – for its Galing DITO 2024 campaign, which was launched early this year and headlined by the emerging Pinoy Pop boy group Alamat.

Moreover, DITO’s commitment to innovation was recognized with three bronze awards- Marketing Disruptor of the Year, User-Centered Redesign Drives Conversions Category: Achievement in User Experience, and Fastest-growing Company of the Year in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.  These awards underscore DITO’s relentless pursuit of enhancing connectivity and customer service experience for the Filipino people.

According to Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Chief Revenue Officer for Consumer Business, these internationally acclaimed awards reinforce DITO’s position as a dynamic force in the Philippine telecommunications industry.

“As a young telco, we’re honored by these global recognitions that not only validate our team’s hard work and dedication but also cement our position in the Philippine telco industry,” Jimenez said.

“The GalingDITO campaign, which champions Filipino talent and excellence, was one of our key initiatives this year. This campaign is more than just an avenue to spotlight homegrown talents but also a reflection of our continuous commitment towards empowering more Filipinos powered by our inclusive, next-generation technology,” Jimenez added.

The IBA, also known as the “International Stevies,” is the world’s premier business awards program, recognizing outstanding achievements in various industries worldwide.

For more information, check out @DITOphofficial at Facebook and Instagram or visit https://dito.ph/.

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