Taking urgent notice of the disturbing rise in online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) content, PLDT and Smart are stepping up efforts with partners to protect children through awareness campaigns, community education, and stronger digital safeguards.

At the recent 2025 AngelNet Summit organized by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group, Smart urged the attendees to be mindful of what they share online.

As digital fraud escalates, Smart Communications, Inc (Smart), the wireless arm of PLDT, together with PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of PLDT, are leading the charge in protecting businesses and consumers.

By integrating Infobip's advanced Anam Protect Firewall solution into Smart's network, PLDT is reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative and secure solutions for its customers.

PLDT and Smart express support for Quezon City in its bid to protect children in the digital space and clamp down on local cases of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).

PLDT Enterprise has renewed its long-standing partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, reinforcing its continuing commitment to delivering mobile, connectivity, and ICT solutions that drive operational efficiency and sustainable business growth.

PLDT and Smart, together with the Department of Justice Interagency Council Against Trafficking (DOJ-IACAT), are helping develop the #BeCyberSmart culture among children through storytelling.

PLDT and Smart strengthen the fight against OSAEC through a learning session titled "Better Today for Kids: Bata Bata Kami ang Iyong Kasangga," which aims to train teachers, parents, students, and youth leaders on how to become the first-line of safety and protection of their families in the digital world.

PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. are investing in cutting-edge tech solutions to help the country combat scams, as increasing volume of mobile-based transactions make the Philippines one of the top targets for malicious actors.

PLDT and wireless unit Smart help instill safe online practices among college students at Far Eastern University in Manila and senior high school students at Jose Rizal University in Mandaluyong, as tools powered by artificial intelligence become more accessible.