PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), together with Bidlisiw Foundation Inc. and Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdHN), have bolstered the child safeguarding initiatives of the City Government of Naga in Cebu Province, emphasizing education and awareness in combating online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (Osaec).
PLDT and Smart Communications were recognized for their whole-of-nation approach to online child protection at Project SCROL (Safety for Children and their Rights OnLine) Summit organized by Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) in Bangkok, Thailand.
TERRE des Hommes Netherlands, Ecpat Philippines and Bidlisiw Foundation launched the project, Creating a Safer Online Environment for Every Child (Conec), on July 31, 2023 in celebration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Cebu City.