Manila, Philippines — To mark Safer Internet Day, Google Philippines and the Teach Peace Build Peace Movement (TPBPM) launched the Cyberpeace Campaign, a nationwide effort to help students, parents, and communities create safer and kinder online spaces.

The program uses Google’s Be Internet Awesome curriculum, which will be rolled out in both public and private high schools. The lessons will guide students on five important areas: managing their online reputation, spotting scams and misinformation, protecting privacy and security, addressing cyberbullying, and reporting harmful online behavior. Other online issues such as catfishing and cancel culture will also be discussed.

“Beyond building great products, we also want to take responsibility in helping make the internet safe and peaceful for everyone,” said Bernadette Nacario, Country Director of Google Philippines.

Google’s Digital Wellbeing of Families Report shows that 85% of parents worry when their children are online. With young people spending much of their lives connected to the internet, the risks they face online mirror those in the real world.

“Parents have been asking for help, and that is what inspired us to start this project,” said Yves Gonzalez, Head of Policy and Government Relations at Google Philippines. “Through Cyberpeace, we want to work with partners to support families and children in building safe online spaces.”

The campaign will also involve teachers, volunteers, YouTube creators, and Google employees who will visit schools and teach students how to protect themselves from online risks while encouraging kindness in digital interactions.

“As a peace education advocate, we believe this campaign is very important because children face violence and conflict not only offline but also online,” said Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman, Founder and Chief Peace Mission Keeper of TPBPM. “Cyberpeace gives young people the values and skills they need to build meaningful and respectful connections.”

The pilot launch of Cyberpeace was held at San Francisco National High School in Quezon City, with support from the Department of Education.