#internet superstars

An entry in the wiki site Take Back the Web points to 15 people who changed the Internet. The list mostly cited people who owns the top internet companies today which includes: 1. Jeff Preston Bezos (Amazon) While I do not completely agree with the top 15 in the list, I think several other people deserve a spot in there: Bill Gates (Microsoft) - mainly because of Internet Explorer. Jarkko Oikarinen (IRC) - he invented the Internet Relay Chat Protocol, a service that's basically a Web 1.0 epitome of MySpace/Friendster/Facebook + Napster in the 90s. From phishing scams and identity theft to misinformation and harmful online behavior, internet users today are navigating a digital environment that demands not only access, but awareness, vigilance, and responsibility. Recognizing this growing reality, PLDT Home continues to go beyond delivering reliable and fast internet by championing responsible digital citizenship through Online Alerto, its online safety advocacy that empowers Filipinos to navigate the digital world more safely and responsibly. More than an online group, it is a growing digital community where Filipinos find educational content, actionable online safety tips, discussions about responsible internet use, and real-life conversations on navigating today’s increasingly complex digital world. Today, the Online Alerto community has grown to more than 77,000 members, reflecting the growing relevance of conversations around online vigilance, misinformation, scams, digital well-being, and responsible internet use among Filipino families and communities. Read more in our articles including "Top 15 People Who Changed the Internet" and "Beyond Reliable and Fast Internet: PLDT Home Champions Safer Digital Spaces for Filipinos".