(Manila Bulletin) As the Philippines marks National Mental Health Week, parents, as well as guardians, were urged to pay attention to the silent battle that the Filipino youth face as they spend more time online.
Recognizing that many Filipino children experience cyberbullying, which they face mostly by themselves, Globe partnered with KonsultaMD to offer one free session with a mental health professional for children, their parents, and guardians who may have been affected by cyberbullying.
“We urge parents and guardians to be better digital protectors of their children by teaching online safety and responsibility,” said Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto, noting that the company has been working to make the digital space safe for Filipinos by espousing Tech4Good.
Based on a study conducted by Stairway Foundation in 2015, many are unaware of the worsening situation in select parts of the Philippines where about 60 to 80 percent of children aged 12 to 16 have experienced cyber violence… Read More