More than 300 senior citizens in Taguig took part in the Senior DigiZen Program, gaining practical knowledge on smartphones, online safety, and everyday technology through an initiative conducted in partnership with Globe. The program provided Taguig’s senior residents with an opportunity to learn new digital skills with the guidance of Globe employees and volunteer-influencers. The activity focused on helping seniors become more comfortable with technology while learning how to navigate the digital world more safely and confidently.
More Than 300 Taguig Seniors Join the Learning Program
The Senior DigiZen Program brought together more than 300 Taguig senior citizens for a learning experience centered on practical technology skills. Participants were guided through smartphone-related lessons and other useful digital knowledge that can make everyday activities more convenient. The program also introduced lessons on online safety and scam prevention, giving seniors important information as more services and transactions move online. Globe has previously described its Senior Digizen initiative as a digital inclusion effort designed to help Filipino seniors gain essential digital skills and participate more confidently in an increasingly digital environment.
Learning Practical Smartphone Skills
For many seniors, smartphones have become an important tool for communication, accessing information, connecting with loved ones, and using different online services.
Through the Taguig session, participants were given practical guidance that can help them better understand and use their devices. The program's focus on hands-on learning also gives senior citizens an opportunity to ask questions, practice what they learn, and become more familiar with technology at their own pace. Globe's previous Senior Digizen activities have similarly included lessons on basic smartphone use, mobile applications, and digital services.
Promoting Online Safety and Scam Prevention
Another important part of the program was online safety. As senior citizens increasingly use smartphones and digital platforms, understanding suspicious links, messages, and possible scams can help them navigate online spaces more carefully. Globe's Senior Digizen campaign has included cybersecurity and scam-awareness lessons as part of its digital literacy efforts for older Filipinos. The Taguig program therefore combined technology education with practical safety reminders, giving participants knowledge that can be useful beyond the training venue.
