Call to Balance Child Online Safety with Digital Rights as Bills Near Reconciliation
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Call to Balance Child Online Safety with Digital Rights as Bills Near Reconciliation

As Philippine Congress reconciles bills for stronger child online safety measures, experts and industry stakeholders urge policies that protect minors from digital threats without unduly restricting their privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information.

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