Philippines, Meta agree to deepen cooperation on child online safety
( August 27, 2026, 10:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Philippine government officials and Meta Platforms agreed during a meeting Thursday to deepen cooperation on protecting children and young people from online threats, including harmful content, disinformation and threats of violence. The parties agreed to establish a technical working group to improve coordination and response times, while Meta will provide a point of contact for Philippine authorities and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance approach to child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Meta also committed to continue supporting investigations and lawful requests for account information, while the government and company will collaborate on digital literacy and resilience initiatives.Statement follows....
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