9 in 10 Filipino Youth Online, Highlighting Need for Digital Literacy Education
Nine out of 10 young Filipinos are online, with the majority frequenting Meta platforms like Facebook, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). This widespread online presence exposes them to risks such as cyberbullying, exploitation, and trafficking, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced digital literacy education.
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