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Philippine Senator Proposes Social Media Ban for Minors

4/2/2026

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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian of the Philippines called for a ban on social media for minors aged 16 and under.
He cites the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment, which shows that each extra hour on devices links to a four-point math drop.
The plan follows Indonesia's ban on high-risk platforms for children.
Gatchalian also notes a Los Angeles jury ruling against YouTube and Meta for childhood addiction and a youth mental health report.

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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian of the Philippines called for a ban on social media for minors aged 16 and under.
He cites the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment, which shows that each extra hour on devices links to a four-point math drop.
The plan follows Indonesia's ban on high-risk platforms for children.
Gatchalian also notes a Los Angeles jury ruling against YouTube and Meta for childhood addiction and a youth mental health report.