( October 9, 2026, 03:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Philippine Senate on Thursday passed on third reading Senate Bill No. 2424, or the Safe Media Access and Responsible Technology for Kids in Digital Spaces, or SMART KIDS Act, which seeks to bar individuals under 18 from social media and other high-risk digital services. The measure requires platforms to prevent minors from creating accounts, implement effective age-assurance systems and suspend, restrict or remove accounts identified as belonging to or being used by minors. Foreign platforms must designate local representatives and comply with requirements from Philippine authorities. The bill exempts qualifying educational platforms certified by relevant agencies, subject to child-protection safeguards.The document is attached. ...
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