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Meta, Roblox Commit to Safer Online Space for Filipino Youth
27 Aug
Summary
- Tech giants Meta and Roblox agreed to enhance child safety for Philippine users.
- New measures include age verification and faster harmful content takedowns.
- Companies will establish local offices and cooperate with law enforcement.
Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda announced that Meta and Roblox have agreed to bolster child-safety measures for users in the Philippines. These enhanced protections will encompass age verification, parental controls, expedited removal of harmful content, and closer collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
These significant commitments were solidified during recent meetings held in Singapore between Philippine government officials and executives from both technology companies. This development aligns with ongoing legislative discussions in the Philippines aimed at tightening online protections for minors, with some proposals considering restrictions or bans on children's social media access.
Roblox plans to establish its Philippine office as early as October, while Meta intends to dispatch a team to Manila to outline a timeline for expanding its local presence. Both companies have indicated their willingness to engage with legislators as Congress deliberates on new online safety regulations, pledging cooperation with any adopted policies.
