The City Government of Antipolo, through its City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), has expanded its digital safety campaign for students, highlighting the growing risks associated with online exploitation and the misuse of artificial intelligence.
The second run of the city’s Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Public School Caravan on anti-trafficking, Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) reached students at four public schools across Antipolo.
The initiative brought together government agencies, schools, civil society organizations, and private-sector partners, including PLDT and Smart, to help students understand emerging online threats and practice safer digital habits.
A key focus of the sessions was the misuse of AI technologies to create and facilitate harmful content, underscoring how advances in digital tools can introduce new risks for young users. Students were also taught practical ways to identify online scams, protect personal information, recognize potentially harmful interactions, and make informed decisions online.
“Technology continues to evolve, so do the ways it can be misused to deceive and exploit people online,” said Stephanie Orlino, AVP and Head of Stakeholder Engagement for PLDT and Smart. She emphasized the importance of helping young people recognize emerging threats and make safer choices in digital spaces.
The initiative forms part of the PLDT Group’s #KonektedForSaferInternet advocacy, which promotes responsible technology use and safer online environments for children.
The campaign also highlights the role of collaboration among government, schools, law enforcement, child-protection organizations, and technology companies in addressing emerging digital risks.
