The Social Media Regulation and Protection Act would require social‑media sites that operate in the Philippines to verify users’ ages with a government‑approved system, and to obtain a parent’s permission before a child under 13 can have an account. The law gives the DICT, NTC and NPC the power to set standards, accredit verification tools, monitor compliance and impose fines of up to ₱10 million per violation. It also orders schools and the DICT to teach digital‑literacy and run a public‑awareness campaign on safe
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