(ABANTE) Dahil “technologically savvy” na ngayon ang mga kabataan, itinutulak ni Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada ang isang panukala na naglalayong isama ang internet safety education curriculum ng mga mag-aaral sa elementary at high school.
Sabi ni Estrada, layunin ng kanyang Senate Bill No. 2934 na matulungan ang mga estudyante na maintindihan ang internet at protektahan sila mula sa panganib online.
“The Internet Safety Protection Act is a proactive approach to ensure that Filipino children are informed and resilient in the digital age,” sabi ni Estrada sa panukala.
“By integrating this into the school curriculum, we aim to create a safer online environment and protect the next generation from the ever-evolving threats of the virtual world,” dagdag niya.
Bagama’t itinatag ang Republic Act No. 11930, o “Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act,” para labanan online-related crime.
Kung maging batas, magsisilbi itong mekanismo sa pag-iwas at bigyan ng kapangyarihan ang mga kabataan na protektahan ang kanilang sarali mula sa panganib na nauugnay sa online world.
Nakatuon ang panukalang internet education program sa ligtas na pagggamit at dagdagdag na kamalayan sa mga panganib ng social media apps, text messaging, instant messaging, websites, blogs, emails, at mobile devices.
“It will also highlight the significance of educating students about privacy protection, identifying fake news, avoiding cyberbullying, and recognizing online predators,” ani Estrada sa panukala.
“It will likewise emphasize the importance of responsible internet use and maintaining a balance between online and real-life interactions, according to the veteran lawmaker,” saad pa niya. (Dindo Matining)