Globe Telecom Inc., in partnership with Child Protection Network Foundation Inc. (CPN) and UNICEF, has started a new project to advance child protection initiatives.
Globe together with its partner provided internet connectivity with its WiFi modem and mobile devices to 55 hotspot barangays across Metro Manila and Cavite, as a significant cornerstone of the TeleCPU Center sa Barangay project.
TeleCPU Center sa Barangay is revolutionizing the way support services are delivered to victims of child abuse in the country by bringing together technology, healthcare and community engagement.
It offers free teleconsultation follow-up services to patients from the Philippine General Hospital’s Child Protection Unit (CPU) through barangay telemedicine hubs, addressing geographical and logistical barriers.
UNICEF equipped each hub with a computer with the necessary software, webcam, headset, earphones and speakers, while Globe provided a WiFi modem and smartphone.
For uninterrupted consultations, Globe will ensure that reliable internet connectivity is provided to partner barangay telemedicine hubs.
“We’re proud to partner with CPN and UNICEF on this important project. Our aim at Globe has always been to leverage technology for positive change, and with this initiative, we are doing exactly that — providing much-needed resources to vulnerable communities, making health and protection services more accessible, and aiding in the reduction of child abuse cases,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group chief sustainability and corporate communications officer.
