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House OKs bill for rules protecting kids on social media, online gaming

Published

12 October 2026

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regulatory

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Social & Community

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Philippines

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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Philippine House of Representatives approved the Safe Acts bill setting age limits and safety standards for children's use of social media and online gaming, including mandatory risk assessments and an oversight office to ensure compliance.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Social & Community.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your product must soon comply with new Philippine laws limiting children under 13 from social media and online gaming accounts and requiring safety assessments. Start adjusting user age verification and content filtering systems for this market now.

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1 source · 12 Oct 2026

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