Manila, July 14 -- Telecommunications company Globe on Tuesday supported the call to regulate social media for minors or those below 16 years old, instead of an outright ban.

In a statement, Globe said social media regulation promotes parental responsibility towards safer digital spaces for young Filipinos.

"Globe believes protecting young Filipinos requires shared responsibility among families, schools, government, industry, and digital platforms," it said.

In particular, Globe pushed for solutions that address online risks while preserving minors' opportunities for learning, innovation, and responsible digital participation through stronger platform safeguards, responsible parenting, and digital literacy.

"Protecting young people r...