Manila: The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has partnered with non-government organizations (NGOs) to promote digital literacy among women through the ‘Juana Tech’ education campaign.
According to Philippines News Agency, the program was launched at the National Cybercrime Hub in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, in collaboration with NGOs such as Scam Watch Pilipinas, Women in Security Alliance Philippines (WiSAP), and the Journalism Studies Association of the Philippines, Inc. (JSAP) to highlight the celebration of International Women’s Month.
CICC Executive Director Alexander Ramos emphasized the initiative’s goal to empower women, or all ‘Juanas,’ to be digitally equipped and capacitated to better protect themselves from cybercrimes. WiSAP president Mel Migrino stated that the campaign is inclusive, serving various sectors and covering a wide range of topics including website setup, content production, and cyber safety.
Migrino mentioned the campaign’s intention to involve business owners, academics, and local government units in its educational efforts and trainings. JSAP chair Lucia Tangi highlighted the benefits for women in the academe, acknowledging the widespread lack of digital training among educators. She stressed the importance of digital literacy for educators to improve teaching quality.
During the launch event, the CICC presented a gender analysis on cybercrime statistics, while other resource speakers addressed topics such as fostering an anti-scam attitude, the implications of cyberbullying, the digital divide, and how Filipina professionals can lead in the digital era.
