Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has issued a one-month ultimatum to Roblox, warning of a possible nationwide ban if concerns over child safety and illegal activity are not addressed.
The agency said the platform, widely used by children in the Philippines, is being monitored due to reports that it is being exploited by bad actors, including individuals targeting minors and engaging in illicit activities.
CICC Undersecretary Renato Paraiso said Roblox has 30 days to coordinate with authorities. Failure to comply could lead to a full-scale restriction of access in the country.
The proposed enforcement goes beyond a simple website block. Authorities are considering coordination with telecom providers to restrict access to Roblox servers, as well as working with Google and Apple to remove or limit the app through geo-fencing measures on the Play Store and App Store.
Officials said similar restrictions have been implemented in other countries due to safety concerns surrounding the platform.
The CICC also urged parents and guardians to monitor children’s online activity, warning against common risks such as strangers requesting personal information, offering in-game currency in exchange for tasks, or attempting to move conversations to private messaging platforms.
Authorities encouraged the public to report suspicious activity through the national cybercrime hotline (1326) or official CICC channels.
The agency said it will decide on further action after the 30-day period, depending on Roblox’s response.
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