LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS company Globe has blocked over 3,000 URLs or domains for child pornography in 2024.
In a statement on Thursday, Globe said a total of 3,096 domains containing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM) were blocked last year, a slight increase from the 3,047 domains blocked by the company in 2023.
The company’s actions are in line with Republic Act 9775, or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, which mandates internet service providers (ISP), such as Globe, to prevent access and transmission of child pornography.
“Globe has invested over USD 2.7 million in advanced content filtering systems. These investments have improved the detection and blocking of illegal content, helping ensure a better digital environment for all users,” it said.
The announcement was released as part of the Safer Internet Day celebration started by the European Union (EU) Safe Borders project in 2004.
“Our dedication to addressing online child abuse goes beyond blocking harmful sites. It involves a comprehensive approach that includes technological solutions, strong partnerships, and proactive educational programs,” Globe chief privacy officer Irish Krystle Salandanan-Almeida said.
The company is also in coordination with key organizations such as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
The partnerships aim to address the findings of the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) which identified the Philippines as a leading source of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) content. (Raymond Carl Dela Cruz)
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