In celebration of Safer Internet Day 2026, Globe Telecom partnered with Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) to host The Secret Digital Map: Exploring AI and Online Safety for Families, an interactive learning session held at the National Museum of Fine Arts.
The event brought together children, parents, and educators for a morning of storytelling, guided discussions, and hands-on activities focused on data privacy, artificial intelligence, and responsible technology use. It forms part of Globe’s year-long collaboration with CANVAS at the National Museum, anchored on the children’s book Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy.
Designed to make complex digital topics easier to understand, the event used art and narrative to help families talk about online safety in ways that feel relevant and approachable. Through guided activities, participants explored how AI works in everyday life and what families can do to stay safe in digital spaces.
The event aligns with the Safer Internet Day’s global call to build a safer and more respectful online environment, particularly for children and young people. For Globe, it also reflects a long-term commitment to responsible digital citizenship that goes beyond access to include education, protection, and empowerment.
“Children are growing up in a digital-first world,” said Atty. Irish Saladanan-Almeida, Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President for AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy at Globe. “As a company that champions responsible digital citizenship, Globe is here to help families navigate that world safely, starting with conversations like this. Our goal is to empower both kids and parents to make smart, informed choices online.”
PHOTO 1: Atty. Irish Saladanan-Almeida, Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President for AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy at Globe.
“Technology creates new ways for children to learn and explore, but it also asks families to stay mindful of privacy, safety, and the choices young people make online,” Privacy Commissioner Atty. Johann Carlos S. Barcena of the National Privacy Commission (NPC) shared. “At the NPC, we work to protect personal data, especially for children who may not always realize the risks. Conversations like today help families build healthy habits and create safer digital environments at home.”
PHOTO 2: CANVAS Founder and Executive Director Gigo Alampay presents a certificate of appreciation to NPC Commissioner Atty. Johann Carlos Barcena.
For CANVAS, the collaboration reinforces the role of art and storytelling in shaping social awareness among young audiences.
“We believe stories have the power to shape minds and inspire action. Collaborating with Globe on the Safe Space initiative allows us to use art and storytelling to address issues that affect children today,” said Annette Ferrer, Deputy Executive Director of CANVAS. “Grounding topics like AI and data privacy in visuals gives families confidence to continue the conversation at home.”
Safer Internet Day calls on communities to create a kinder and more responsible online environment for citizens worldwide. Globe supports this through programs that help children and parents stay informed, from digital literacy efforts to initiatives focused on child online safety. The partnership with CANVAS builds on that commitment by giving families a space to learn together in ways that feel natural and accessible.
The event also featured short discussions on responsible AI use and data privacy led by Globe representatives Derick Ohmar Adil and Karen Panisales, highlighting simple, age-appropriate ways families can build safe and mindful digital habits together.
Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy remains available in English and Filipino, ensuring more families can benefit from the lessons shared during the event. Globe aims to continue expanding efforts that help young Filipinos navigate digital spaces with confidence and care.
