The Philippine House of Representatives and Senate have advanced separate legislative measures intended to limit children's engagement with social media and online gaming. The House voted overwhelmingly to prohibit children under 13 from using social media, while also placing constraints on teenagers aged 13 to 17. Meanwhile, the Senate passed a more stringent bill that restricts individuals under 18 from accessing platforms deemed high-risk. These legislative efforts were prompted by a string of violent incidents occurring within Philippine schools this year, which involved teenage perpetrators. These developments have drawn parallels to ongoing discussions in Thailand, where policymakers are similarly evaluating how to enhance student safety and regulate digital environments to mitigate the risks of online influence and school-related violence.
Source : The Thaiger
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