17/03/2026
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In accordance with D.M. no. 251, s. 2026, the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) through Vice President, Antoine Clydine Licong together with SSLG Adviser, Ms. Haidee Guzmani, attended the ๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ 2026 with the theme "Smart Tech Kids: Building a Child-Friendly Digital Space for Children in Quezon City" last February 23, at Quezon City M.I.C.E Center.
The program led off with Hon. Mayor Joy Belmonte who discussed the effects of excessive screen time and SocMed on Children.
Following this, guest speakers from different fields of expertise presented informations related with the use of internet such as the following:
A. Quezon City Ordinance on Digital Wellness for Children
1. Offline Activities
2. More green & open spaces
3. Using device level protection
4. Identify "AI redflags"
5. Establishing digital home contract
B. OSAEC & CSAEM
* 2M cases (2025)
1. QC Helpline: 122
2. Makabata Helpline: 1383
C. Internet Usage & Trends
1. 98M internet users (2025)
- 60% of Fililino children age 10-17 are active.
- Average of 7.5 hrs daily screentime
D. Cyber-Related Offences
* (R.A 10175)
1. Swindling/Estafa
2. Illegal Access
3. Online Libel
4. Computer-Related Identity Theft
5. ATM Fraud
E. 4 Puzzle Pieces of Child
1. Offenders
2. Vulnerable Children
3. Socio-Cultural Barriers
4. Systemic Barriers
F. Safety Features of TikTok
1. Must be 13 above.
2. 60 minutes screentime
3. Family Pairing
4. For You Page Topics
5. Time & Well-being Space
G. R.A. 11036 (Mental Health Act)
1. Proactive Measures:
- Build trust.
- Parental Guidance
- Promote digital literacy
- Develop open conversations
2. Reactive Measures:
- Immediate Response
- Crisis Interventions
- Digital Detox
To conclude the event, a workshop was conducted with student leaders, SPTA, and BCPC to identify key internet issues such as excessive screen time, cyberbullying, and online scams. Participants proposed initiatives including digital awareness campaigns, parent seminars, and stronger community coordination to promote safer online spaces.
Truly, online safety is a shared responsibility. Through collaboration, awareness, and proactive efforts, we can create a safer and more child-friendly digital space where every learner is protected and empowered. โจ๏ธ