DepEd collabs with PNP, DICT vs. online terrorist groomers
The Philippine Department of Education is partnering with the police and the DICT to protect students from online terrorist groomers. Officials noted that recruiters are increasingly using gaming platforms to target youth.
Why it matters
The initiative addresses the growing threat of digital radicalization and the need for increased parental oversight of children's online activity.
STRICT MEASURES. Security guards at Sta. Ana National High School in Davao City inspect a male student’s bag upon entry on June 23, 2026. The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday (July 2, 2026) said it is working with other government agencies to protect learners from possible schemes of online terrorist groomers. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.)
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