#social media regulation Philippines

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has supported calls for stronger action against fake news and online disinformation, saying it will continue monitoring online platforms and support tighter social media rules. said current rules on social media are not enough due to the large amount of false content shared daily. He said stronger monitoring and stricter rules from social media companies can help reduce the spread of misleading information. A new social media platform called ZOOP is set to launch globally this April. A United Nations-backed report released on Thursday said heavy social media use is linked to lower wellbeing among young people in several countries, while Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the ninth year in a row. The report also showed that the effects of social media are mixed. Experts said the impact depends on how social media is used, the platform, and personal factors like gender and income. A new bill filed in the Philippine House of Representatives seeks to ban people under 16 years old from using social media platforms. Read more in our articles including "PNP urges Meta to strengthen fight against fake news" and "Social media platform ZOOP to launch globally".