On July 3, 2026, the Create Foundation team conducted an Online Should Be Safe (OSBS) training session for the staff and teachers of Liguma Mangyan Elementary School (LMES) in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. Youth and Indigenous communities are among the most structurally vulnerable populations to digital risks. Youth face unmatched exposure due to high online connectivity, while Indigenous peoples bear unique cultural, environmental, and socio-economic digital threats. These ri

In the Philippines, we are slowly adapting to a more digital world. With the continuous development of the eGov app, the passing of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, and the expanding access to the internet, our country is not standing idly by as new technologies reshape daily life. Despite these advancements, the Philippines remains a frequent target for crimes in the digital space. Children and youth are regularly exposed to content or behavior online that makes them feel unsafe —