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Pasig Rep. Romulo eyes social media ban for kids 13 years and below; regulation for 14-17 teens
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pasig Representative Romulo proposes a total ban on social media use for children aged 13 and below, with regulatory measures for teenagers aged 14 to 17 in the Philippines.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer.
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The regulatory barrier for social media startups targeting young users in the Philippines just rose sharply. You need to rethink user acquisition strategies and compliance now to avoid early fallout.
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