DOJ Chief Urges Parents to Monitor Children's Online Activities
Philippine Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida urged parents to closely monitor their children's online activities following reports that extremist groups are targeting minors on online gaming platforms. He also cautioned the public against sharing violent videos that could incite copycat incidents and spread terror.
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