Philippines moves closer to restricting minors' social media access

The Philippines on Oct 12 moved a step closer to restricting social media use among children under 13, after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly backed a bill limiting minors’ access to online platforms. The nation joins a growing number of countries seeking to curb children’s access to social media amid mounting concerns over its impact on their health and safety. CNA’s Julie Yoo looks at how countries across the Asia-Pacific are approaching social media restrictions for children, while Michael Henry Yusingco, a senior research fellow at the Ateneo School of Government, discusses why limiting access alone may not be enough to protect young users from online risks. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia