The House of Representatives’ Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) said restricting social media access for children is a constitutional duty of lawmakers.
The CPBRD is supporting a proposed measure that would ban children under 13 from using social media platforms.
It cited the Constitution’s mandate to protect children’s physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being.
The policy brief also linked excessive social media use to mental health concerns, poor sleep, exposure to harmful algorithms, and hate speech.
The CPBRD said government intervention is justified to protect children from activities that may pose long-term risks to their well-being.
Source: PhilNews24 | September 28, 2026
SOCIAL MEDIA RESTRICTIONS FOR CHILDREN SEEN AS CONSTITUTIONAL
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