The Winter Glow & the Digital Window: Why We Are Writing a Children’s Book on Cyber Hygiene

There is a unique clarity in the winter holidays. As we retreat into the warmth of our homes, we focus on Pamilya—the people we protect.

This past holiday, I stayed with my business partner’s family. Outside, the December air was crisp; inside, the house glowed with Pagkalinga (care) and shared meals. As we sat together—bridging different faiths through shared values—we watched his young son navigate a tablet. To him, it was holiday magic. To us, as security architects, it was a portal.

The Shift: From Systems to Pamilya

We have spent careers building "invisible shields" for global grids. But watching that boy, we realized a hard truth: the industry protects systems, but neglects the Tao (people).

We teach our children to be wary of strangers in the street, yet we hand them devices that invite the world into our sanctuary. We are writing this book because a "Human Firewall" doesn't start in a boardroom; it starts with Bayanihan at the kitchen table.

The "Bayanihan" Leap

For a year, my partner and I whiteboarded the "Digital Divide." But ideas need a soul. His wife—a published children’s author—was the missing piece. She provided the Patnubay (guidance) to translate technical jargon into heart-led stories. This New Year, we took the leap together.

The Books: A Hero for the Next Generation

Our hero is modeled after my partner's son. We want a protagonist who masters technology with Karunungan (wisdom). 

Using the LearningLoops methodology, we are turning dry protocols into modern folk tales:

The Shield of Three: A tale of finding three secret keys (MFA) to activate a magic shield.

The Phish-Wolf in the Snow: Teaching Pagkilala (discernment) to spot a digital "wolf" mimicking a friend.

The Bayanihan Network: A lesson that safety is a collective effort. When one spots a threat, the whole "Loop" is protected.

Our Mission for 2026

This project is the "Handshake" between our professional expertise and our cultural roots. As I develop my upcoming docuseries, this remains our North Star.

By grounding cyber hygiene in a bedtime story, we aren't just teaching tech; we are closing the digital divide. We are ensuring that Kapayapaan (peace) isn't just a seasonal feeling, but a permanent state for every family.