IN a bid to underscore its commitment to privacy, safety and security of the Philippine social media community, Facebook launched new safety features and resources for its Filipino users.
An all-new Safety Center which features Tagalog video content, top tips and tools were tackled during the social networking site’s workshop for the media recently in Makati.
“At Facebook, we’re helping 54 million people in the Philippines connect and share with their family and friends and the things that matter to them,” said FB Director of Safety Mia Garlick during the workshop at the New World Hotel in Ayala.
“That’s why we invest in technology, controls, community standards and education to help keep people and their informations safe and secure,” added the exec, who will also head to Davao and Cebu for the remainder of the three-part lecture series for journalists in the country.
Facebook outlined the technology, tools, and resources it has to help keep its community and their information secure with the new Safety Center, now available in 50 languages, including Tagalog.
This new mobile friendly improvement from Facebook includes step-by-step videos to help people stay in control and feel safe being themselves.
This update also brings Facebook Bullying Prevention Hub to everyone on Facebook. Developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence in 2013, The Hub is a resource for teens, parents and educators seeking guidance on how to prevent and address bullying.
The topics that were discussed included Facebook’s mission and its commitment to online safety, it’s Community Standards and its reporting tools and the latest safety resources and education programs from the site.
Facebook Safety was put on a premium and execs keenly to discussed some tips and strategies to help Filipinos have a positive experience on Facebook, aimed to help reporters understand how they can stay on Facebook, and also help inform their readers and the broader Facebook community on how to be a responsible online citizen and stay safe online.
Facebook is a global community of 1.7 billion people (54 million people in the Philippines), who connect and share with the people, places and things that matter to them, and for Garlick, keeping this community and the information they share safe is at the core of everything Facebook does.
“These controls and technology are powerful, but only when they know about it, that’s why we are constantly listening and learning, and are committed to developing resources with lock safety partners and experts to help keep our community in the Philippines safe.”