Policy · Updated 12 Oct, 05:35 pm IST

Philippine lower house approves ban on social media for under‑13s

Why it matters for readers: It's part of a growing global trend to restrict minors' social media use over safety and health concerns.

The House of Representatives approved a measure banning social media access for children under 13.1
The Senate had recently endorsed a similar bill, so both chambers must reconcile their versions before a final draft goes to the president.1
The legislative push follows three school shootings since June that reignited debate about minors' access to online content and social media.1
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he had been studying the Senate-passed bill.1

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