Meta agrees to strengthen safeguards in the Philippines to tackle online harms
( February 13, 2026, 07:07 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex summary: The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology said it has secured commitments from Meta Platforms to strengthen safeguards against online harms, following talks with company officials. In a social media post on Thursday, the regulator said the parties agreed to intensify action against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, enhance coordination to combat financial scams and digital fraud, and bolster measures against deepfakes and misinformation. The regulator framed the agreement as aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure a safer digital environment for Filipinos.Statement follows (in Filipino)....
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