Gatchalian seeks social media ban for children under 16

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to ban Filipino children under 16 years of age from using any social media platforms, emphasizing the need to safeguard children from online risks and threats.  Gatchalian filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 2066 or the Social Media Safety for Children Act last April 22. Gatchalian noted that this measure follows similar legislations in Australia, which passed the Social Media Minimum Age Act of 2024 and Indonesia, for being the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children under 16 for accessing social media.  READ: Gatchalian revives call for social […]... Keep on reading: Gatchalian seeks social media ban for children under 16

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