HB 9971

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2026

An Act Protecting Filipino Children Below Thirteen (13) Years of Age from the Risks of Social Media by Prohibiting Their Independent Access to Social Media Platforms, Establishing a Tiered Safety-By-Design Framework for Adolescents, Imposing Obligations on Social Media Platform Operators, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The bill would stop children under 13 from having their own social‑media accounts, require platforms to verify ages in a privacy‑friendly way, give teens (13‑17) built‑in safety settings, and impose fines on companies that do not comply.

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Maria Rachel J. ArenasReceipts →

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HB 8671· Filed Mar 18, 2026
An Act Establishing Safeguards for the Use of Social Media by Minors, Promoting a Safe and Age Appropriate Digital Environment, and Protecting Minors from Digital Addiction, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WELFARE OF CHILDREN since 2026-05-04Rep. Jeffrey Soriano
HB 11265· Filed Sep 14, 2026
An Act Prohibiting Children Below Twelve (12) Years of Age from Creating or Maintaining Personal Social-Media Accounts, Providing for Child-Safety Mechanisms, Platform Accountability, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WELFARE OF CHILDREN since 2026-09-16Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante
HB 8262· Filed Mar 3, 2026
An Act Protecting Minors from Social Media Harms by Establishing a Minimum Age for Social Media Access and Imposing Obligations on Social Media Platforms
Pending with the Committee on WELFARE OF CHILDREN since 2026-03-09Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva
HB 9967· Filed Jun 29, 2026
An Act Prohibiting Children Below Fifteen (15) Years of Age from Creating, Maintaining, or Using Social Media Accounts, Requiring Social Media Platforms to Implement Privacy- Preserving Age-Assurance and Child-Safety Measures, and for Other Purposes
Pending First ReadingRep. Carmelo Jr. G. Lazatin
HB 9965· Filed Jun 29, 2026
An Act Establishing Safety Standards and Regulatory Measures for Children's Use of Social Media and Promoting Responsible Digital Engagement
Pending First ReadingRep. Faustino III G. Dy +2

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