Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Stronger Child Protection from Social Media Harms
A proposed bill, the Children's Social Media Safety Act, has been filed in the Philippines to protect children from risks like cyberbullying and exploitation on social media. The bill aims to establish age-based restrictions and impose obligations on platforms.
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