Ayala-led Globe Telecom reported that 1,345 illegal online gambling site domains were blocked during the initial quarter of 2024.

According to the company’s report, Globe has blocked an increasing number of illegal online gambling sites in the first three months of this year, as part of its campaign to make Internet safe for all.

The first quarter total represents a staggering 967 percent increase from the same quarter last year when a total of 126 sites were barred. Of the total, 260 sites were blocked in January, 855 in February, and 230 in March 2024.

Through a combination of network-level blocking measures and the deployment of

content filtering systems, Globe is fighting to keep its customers safe from the harmful effects of online gambling operations, said Anton Bonifacio, the company’s chief information security officer.

“Illegal online gambling can have devastating financial and social consequences, fueling problematic gambling behavior and exposing users to potential fraud, malware, and cybercrime. We have an ethical obligation to make the internet safer and are continuing our relentless push to identify and prevent access to these unlawful sites on our network,” Bonifacio said.

Globe has seen rising numbers of illegal gambling sites blocked, from only 52 sites

barred when it started in 2021, to 396 in 2022 and a whopping 4,237 for full-year 2023.

The government earlier warned the public against illegal online gambling sites as these are hotbeds of scams, including credit card fraud and identity theft. It said the public should only use licensed online-based games.

According to Bonifacio, Globe has invested over US$2.7 million in an advanced content filtering infrastructure capable of detecting and restricting websites and imagery that promote not just online gambling but also child pornography and online piracy. This forms a key pillar

of the company’s aggressive #MakeITSafePH program to foster a secure online environment.

The #MakeITSafePH was launched in 2017 to educate consumers about pervasive online risks like illegal gambling and how they can protect themselves.

Although these filtering measures effectively limit access to harmful content, Globe warned that determined individuals may find ways to bypass these restrictions.

Thus, the Globe consistently organizes digital literacy campaigns to educate customers about online risks and equip them with the knowledge to avoid engaging in questionable online gambling activities and other dubious content.

Bonifacio added that Globe also works closely with government agencies and other stakeholders to address various forms of fraud, collaborating on operations that have led to the arrest of suspects

ort, Globe has blocked an increasing number of illegal online gambling sites in the first three months of this year, as part of its campaign to make Internet safe for all.

The first quarter total represents a staggering 967 percent increase from the same quarter last year when a total of 126 sites were barred. Of the total, 260 sites were blocked in January, 855 in February, and 230 in March 2024.

Through a combination of network-level blocking measures and the deployment of

content filtering systems, Globe is fighting to keep its customers safe from the harmful effects of online gambling operations, said Anton Bonifacio, the company’s chief information security officer.

“Illegal online gambling can have devastating financial and social consequences, fueling problematic gambling behavior and exposing users to potential fraud, malware, and cybercrime. We have an ethical obligation to make the internet safer and are continuing our relentless push to identify and prevent access to these unlawful sites on our network,” Bonifacio said.

Globe has seen rising numbers of illegal gambling sites blocked, from only 52 sites

barred when it started in 2021, to 396 in 2022 and a whopping 4,237 for full-year 2023.

The government earlier warned the public against illegal online gambling sites as these are hotbeds of scams, including credit card fraud and identity theft. It said the public should only use licensed online-based games.

According to Bonifacio, Globe has invested over US$2.7 million in an advanced content filtering infrastructure capable of detecting and restricting websites and imagery that promote not just online gambling but also child pornography and online piracy. This forms a key pillar

of the company’s aggressive #MakeITSafePH program to foster a secure online environment.

The #MakeITSafePH was launched in 2017 to educate consumers about pervasive online risks like illegal gambling and how they can protect themselves.

Although these filtering measures effectively limit access to harmful content, Globe warned that determined individuals may find ways to bypass these restrictions.

Thus, the Globe consistently organizes digital literacy campaigns to educate customers about online risks and equip them with the knowledge to avoid engaging in questionable online gambling activities and other dubious content.

Bonifacio added that Globe also works closely with government agencies and other stakeholders to address various forms of fraud, collaborating on operations that have led to the arrest of suspects