The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday cancelled plans to ban online gaming platform Roblox in the Philippines after it presented “stricter safeguards, including tighter monitoring, improved reporting mechanisms, and age-appropriate content controls.” In a statement on Tuesday, the DICT said the decision to cancel ban was reached following its meeting with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), law enforcement agencies, Roblox, and the private sector to address issues related to the platform, including Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (Osaec). It said that starting on April 12, 2026, Roblox would do an information campaign to “further strengthen safeguards and provide guidance to parents on how to use these tools.” Parental controls are also being implemented, that include monitoring screen time, setting spending limits, blocking “inappropriate experiences” and choosing age-appropriate content. “Digital safety is a shared responsibility of platforms, the government, and every family. Let us work together to monitor and protect Filipino children in the online space,” the DICT said in Filipino. “The goal is to ensure that online gaming remains safe, enjoyable, and properly guided for the youth, while giving every parent peace of mind,” the DICT said. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda also thanked Roblox for meeting with them. "We understand the concerns of parents and the public regarding issues of online abuse, especially on platforms used by our youth. That is why our goal is clear: to make the digital space safe, responsible, and trustworthy for every Filipino child," Aguda said in Filipino. "We thank Roblox for meeting with us and for their commitment to strengthening their safety measures and working together with the government," he added.
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