Senate approves on 2nd reading social media restrictions for minors

Inquirer.net - Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – A bill that restricts minors or those below 18 years old from using social media has been approved on second reading at the Senate. Senate Bill No. 2424, or the Child Online Safety and Protection Act, which seeks to protect children from physical, mental and social harms from social media platforms, was

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