Village Connect
The National Museum has transformed into a vibrant playground of ideas and imagination with the launch of Tumba-Tumba: A Retrospective, a year-long exhibit that blends art, storytelling, and digital safety. Spearheaded by Globe and the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS), the exhibit marks CANVAS’ 20th anniversary of championing children’s literacy and promoting Philippine art and culture.
Far beyond a traditional museum showcase, Tumba-Tumba invites young visitors to step into interactive spaces where they can explore their rights, creativity, and the importance of protecting themselves in a digital world. Designed with children in mind, the exhibit encourages both play and reflection—teaching valuable lessons about online safety in ways that are accessible and memorable.
“This is more than just an art exhibit. It’s a space where learning comes alive,” said Atty. Irish Salandanan-Almeida, Chief Privacy Officer at Globe. “Through creative storytelling, we’re helping children understand how to stay safe online and why protecting their personal information matters.”
One of the exhibit’s highlights is Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy, a colorful, award-winning book developed by Globe and CANVAS that simplifies the complex topic of digital privacy for young readers. Through interactive installations inspired by the book, kids can learn about managing their digital footprints, recognizing online dangers, and setting healthy boundaries on the internet.
The exhibit also offers a glimpse into the future: CANVAS’ upcoming Tumba-Tumba Children’s Museum of Philippine Art in Ibaan, Batangas. Once completed, this will be the country’s first dedicated children’s museum focused on Philippine art and child-centered learning.
“Our goal has always been to make art a powerful tool for education and empowerment,” said Gigo Alampay, Executive Director of CANVAS. “Partnering with Globe allows us to bring these essential conversations to more children, using art to build safer, smarter, and more creative communities.”
Globe’s involvement in the exhibit aligns with its ongoing efforts to promote digital responsibility. The company has actively worked to block harmful online content, including over a million URLs linked to child exploitation, and has expanded protections to address emerging risks like AI-generated abuse materials.
By turning art into advocacy, Globe and CANVAS are reminding families that digital safety starts early—and sometimes, all it takes is a story to spark a lifetime of awareness.
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