Online Safety is a
basic right.
Not a privilege.
BANTAYnet makes Online Safety simple, bite-sized and easy to understand for every Filipino - in the languages they speak and meets them at their level.
The Problem
The Philippines ranks 5th in the world for time spent online, with nearly 9 hours a day per person!
Over 80% of the population uses the internet.
And 95% of those users are on Facebook.
And yet only less than 10% use the internet to look for work. Less than 5% engage in professional networks.
And in 2023 alone, Filipinos lost an estimated ₱150 billion to online scams!
A 75% increase from the year before.
The problem isn't access.
It's what happens (or doesn't ) after people get online. Most digital safety programmes are built for people already in school, already employed, already digitally literate. Nobody is building for the majority.
BANTAYnet exists for everyone else.
Sources: We Are Social & Meltwater Digital 2025, PSA 2024, Global Anti-Scam Alliance 2024
Our Mission
BANTAYnet is a SEC registered nonprofit working at the intersection of digital safety, inclusion, and advocacy. We don't just teach people to avoid scams - we address the structural reason so many Filipinos are vulnerable in the first place: multiple overlapping digital divides that most programmes pretend don't exist.
Our work is built on three pillars: Digital Literacies Education, Consulting, and Advocacy.
Experience the BANTAYnet Method
▶ Watch a sample explainer video about Catfishing Love Scams and find out how they work!
Watch more on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Meet Rahel
Rahel Podobsky-Stucki is the founder of BANTAYnet. She's not a tech person, and that's exactly her strength!
Half Swiss - half Filipina, educated in the UK with a background in Digital Political Communication (University of London) and Social Media Behaviour research, Rahel brings an outside perspective to a field dominated by technical insiders. She has a rare talent for translating complex digital concepts into language that actually makes sense - across cultures, literacy levels, and languages.
Based in Bohol, Philippines, she bridges the gap between how the internet is built and how most Filipinos actually experience it. She is deeply passionate about advocating for the millions left out of the conversation entirely.
Rahel's memberships & affiliations
Rooted Locally. Linked Globally.
Nominated as ICT Champion of Bohol
ICT Council Bohol Province
Regional Representative, Central Visayas
Philippine Association For Media and Information Literacy
Mentor
Digital Innovation for Women Advancement
Master Trainer
trained 7,000 Filipinos in AI readiness for a programme by ASEAN Foundation backed by Google.org
Member
Digital Communications Network Global
Member
Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Meet Our Team
Rahel
Podobsky-Stucki
Founder & President
Digital inclusion advocate, researcher, and Online Safety educator
Stepan
Podobsky
Vice President
Data Analyst & IT Risk Professional
Jessa
Magdaluyo Saclao
Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant, Department of Education
BANTAYnet by the Numbers
200,000+
Filipinos reached online
7,000
Trained in AI readiness
20+
Talks, panels, podcasts and training engagements - 2025/2026
4,000+
Members in our BANTAYnetizen community
Our Research & Framework
Original research by Rahel Podobsky-Stucki, presented at national ICT Conference NICP, in Rizal, Philippines. © BANTAYnet 2025
The Philippine Reality:
Multiple Digital Divides
The Digital Inclusion Attrition Funnel
The Digital Inclusion Triangle of Fire
Bring BANTAYnet to Your Organisation
*We believe in accessible digital safety for all. Reduced fee options available for community organisations and nonprofits.
Book a Talk
KEYNOTES & PRESENTATIONS
Online Safety, Scams, Digital Literacy, Digital Inclusion.
Available for events, conferences, school assemblies and community gatherings.
Commission a Training
CUSTOMISED WORKSHOPS
For organisations, schools, and parents navigating the digital age.
Designed for your audience's actual literacy level (not a generic module). Simplified, bite-sized and visually engaging, with individual and group exercises. Available in English or Bisaya.
Consulting
DIGITAL SAFETY & AI GOVERNANCE
For schools, government and business organisations navigating an overwhelming & confusing digital landscape - we make transformation manageable, safe and inclusive.
Testimonials
What our BANTAYnetizens say
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"Nowadays there's a lot of online scammers. BANTAYnet helped me to be mindful when it comes to suspected scammers. I often received text messages informing me that I won cash prizes. It seems legit yet I keep in mind that something that is too good to be true is not. I learn to be more extra careful. Thanks to BANTAYnet for all the informative content that you shared to us."
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"The things I love about BANTAYnet is your advocacy about educating the citizens on online safety, etiquette and digital responsibility, promoting empathy and respect online by means of responsible social media use, safeguarding the vulnerable groups from exploitation and abuse through cybersecurity awareness which empowers the citizens and promotes digital wellness."
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"I've learned so much from this page. From being aware of what scammers and hackers do. From not being scared to tell others what you truly feel, especially if you know you were scammed and you don't know where to go. What I loved about BANTAYnet is that they were like a friend to you. They may not be there for you physically, but you can have a virtual friend who will help you, answer you and communicate with you."
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"I do learn a lot from BANTAYnet. I love their content and the video editing they include which is engaging and easy to comprehend. The thing that I learned and was able to utilize in my daily life as a person who often uses Facebook is that a lot of people online could be a possible scammer. I joined a lot of different Mommy groups where I usually visit to learn new things as a new mom, and I saw a lot of posting who kept asking for financial help. It was the same post posted using different fake profiles in order to ask for donations. It came to my mind that these are scammers that's why I frequently reported these posts with the group admin in order to take it down to prevent other people from being scammed. Thanks to BANTAYnet cause it reminds us to be mindful and aware about these online scams."
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"The objective of BANTAYnet is to teach everyone about online safety and digital literacy. We can learn so much from this page. BANTAYnet is a must-Follow page."
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"What I love from BANTAYnet? Honestly, this is the very first #onlinecourse I followed! I learned here all about #ScamProtection which makes me easily understand. I was thankful being part of this group because it was designed to empower me with essential skills to keep safe online and avoiding being a victim of scams. Also, for reminding us to click smart to stay safe and ensure a brighter, more informed online community for everyone. Hoping to grow moreeeeee! Godbless"
Contact Us
Whether you want to book a talk, commission a training, explore a partnership, or just find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
