Google, Ben&Ben Release ‘Mag-ingat’ Music Video to Promote Internet Safety
Google, together with the renowned Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, recently launched a new track to promote internet safety and digital responsibility.
Entitled ‘Mag-Ingat‘ (Be Safe Online), the song is part of Google’s commitment to helping Filipinos use the internet carefully and responsibly.
In the two-and-a-half-minute song, the band addresses online threats today like scams, misinformation, and catfishing. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and verifying information using trusted sources.
Besides this, it reminds netizens to be wary of dangerous actors who lurk in the virtual space.
Following this newest single, the group ends strongly with a bridge conveying that online safety is a shared responsibility–people are all stewards of the digital world. Undoubtedly, it lies in the hands of netizens to use the internet right and ensure online safety of one another.
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Hailed as the Philippines’ #1 local artist of 2021, the catchy and lively tune was written and performed by Ben&Ben. Furthermore, the award-winning nine-piece act is known for their Filipino folk music with pop about hope, love, and positivity.
“Filipinos are highly social people and most of us interact with one another digitally. In such a world, it’s no wonder that while the internet brings so many advantages. It also opens us up to many dangers if we are not careful enough.
With ‘Mag-ingat,’ we wanted to use our music to spread awareness on such a timely and important issue–Because all of us are responsible for making sure that the internet is a safe and positive space for everyone,” said Miguel Benjamin of Ben&Ben.
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“Internet safety is so important to Google. Beyond tools, products, and policies that enable us to help people stay safe online, we deepen our local partnerships to promote digital responsibility.
By partnering with Ben&Ben and through their music, we believe that we can teach internet safety to more people in a way that deeply resonates with and becomes part of their everyday lives,” said Mervin Wenke, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Google Philippines.
Google’s holistic approach to digital responsibility is helping millions of people to stay safe in the online space. Aside from security measures including the two-step verification process, and security and password checkups, it also introduced other initiatives.
Among these are programs such as the Be Internet Awesome with the Department of Education. Other than that, it supported NGO campaigns like the Cyberpeace initiative of Teach Peace Build Peace Movement.
“We thank Google for being a steadfast partner in promoting and upholding the digital safety of Filipinos, and Ben&Ben for creating an anthem that will remind every Filipino who listens to it to ‘mag-ingat’ and take steps into becoming responsible netizens,” said Atty. John Henry Naga, National Privacy Commissioner.
The “Mag-ingat” music video is already available on Ben&Ben’s official YouTube channel. “Mag-ingat” is also available on all digital music services worldwide.
