EXPLAINER: Is a social media ban for minors protection or just a band-aid solution?

EXPLAINER: Is a social media ban for minors protection or just a band-aid solution?

Following the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City, discussions have resurfaced on whether the Philippines should impose restrictions on social media use among minors.

SP Gatchalian renews push to ban social media for minors 16 and below

The senator cites links between violent content and youth mental health following the Tacloban school shooting.Courtesy: Senate of the PhilippinesPH also needs to strengthen child rehab facilitiesSenate President Sherwin Gatchalian has renewed calls to ban social media for those aged 16 years old and below.The lawmaker made the remark following the school shooting incident in Tacloban City.Isa sa mga finile ko dito sa Senado ay ma-ban ang social…