HB 2738

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 30, 2025

An Act Mandating the Classification of Internet Games Creating for the Purpose the Internet Games Review and Classification Board and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The proposal would set up a new board under the DICT to rate online games for age suitability, require ISPs and internet cafés to follow those ratings, and impose fines or jail time for violations.

Public Order and SafetyEducationConsumer Protection

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Author · Representative

Jay Vergara
RepresentativeNueva Ecija, 3rd District
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An Act Mandating the Classification of Internet Games Creating for the Purpose the Internet Games Review and Classification Board and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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