Mental health group: Socmed ban on minors a ‘nonsolution’

Inquirer.net - Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Mental Health Association Inc. (PMHA) on Friday said a blanket social media ban for minors is not a solution to preventing violent cases such as school shootings and keeping young people safe. The mental health advocacy group instead called on online platforms to implement stronger safeguards against harmful content, as

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