Deputy Speaker urges swift child-online safety measures after school shooting
Senior Deputy Speaker Ferdinand Hernandez called for accelerated legislation to limit children's social-media use following a fatal shooting at Banga National High School.
In the wake of the Sept. 18 attack that killed three students and injured six at Banga National High School, Ferdinand Hernandez urged Congress to speed up proposed limits on minors' access to social media. He said the tragedy underscored the danger of exposing youths to harmful online content. Hernandez stopped short of blaming the platforms, noting that investigations are still ongoing. The appeal reflects growing concern over digital safety for children in the Philippines.
Why it matters
The push for tighter online safeguards could shape future regulations protecting minors from harmful digital content.
How this story developed
- Sep 18 Gunfire at Banga National High School injures five students, including suspect
- Sep 18 Authorities confirmed the shooter was wounded rather than killed.
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