Monday, 12 October, 2026
Digital Guardrails: Philippines Moves to Restrict Social Media Access for Minors
By TechShots Studio
The Philippine House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill restricting social media access for minors and banning children under 13 from creating accounts. Aimed at bolstering digital safety, combating cyber-grooming, and mitigating online risks, the legislation mandates age-verification controls, strict safety audits for platforms, and account deactivations to protect young users online.
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