Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines
The measures include age-verification, parental controls, faster takedowns of harmful content and closer cooperation with law enforcement, he said.
Philippine officials have secured commitments from social media giants Meta and Roblox to bolster child safety protections for users in the Philippines. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda disclosed the agreements reached during meetings in Singapore between Philippine officials and executives from the two companies.
The measures entail age verification, parental controls, swifter removal of harmful content, and enhanced collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Both companies have pledged cooperation with Philippine authorities and law enforcement. The discussions come on the heels of a significant $18 billion settlement between Meta and US states, aimed at safeguarding teenage users through usage limits, parental controls, and stronger age assurance measures.
Philippine officials have been pressing for stronger regulation of social media platforms, especially following incidents such as a fatal university shooting and a recent school violence case. Aguda highlighted that Meta and Roblox have agreed to engage with Philippine lawmakers as they consider measures to tighten online safety for minors.
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