Child Rights Advocates Voice Concerns Over Online Safety Bill
Child rights advocates in the Philippines have welcomed the House of Representatives' approval of a bill aimed at enhancing online safety for children, but expressed concerns regarding provisions on parental consent and short-form video restrictions.
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