Manila, March 18 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Wednesday he is studying the possibility of banning minors on social media following reports from the police that they have thwarted an alleged plan of a group of teenagers to stage a school attack.

In a statement, Gatchalian said the foiled plot should serve as a wake-up call.

"It is alarming that an online gaming community may have influenced these youths, highlighting the dangers of unchecked digital spaces," he said.

"Equally concerning is the state of students' mental health, underscoring the need for stronger school-based support systems."

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) is now coordinating with Internet service providers (ISPs) after it caught se...