By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz
MANILA – The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) has ruled out a nationwide ban against game/social platform Roblox after its executives agreed to improve safety measures to protect children.
In a statement on Tuesday, the DICT said the negotiations with Roblox are in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen the country’s digital platforms and to protect the Filipino youth.
In a meeting led by the DICT with the Cybercrime Investigation Coordinating Center (CICC), law enforcement representatives, and other private sector representatives, Roblox presented plans to implement stricter monitoring, reporting, and age-appropriate content controls on its platform.
“Bukod dito, sa darating na Abril 12, 2026, magsasagawa ang Roblox ng information campaign upang paigtingin ang safeguards at magbigay ng gabay sa mga magulang kung paano gamitin ang mga ito (In addition, Roblox on April 12, 2026 will hold an information campaign to strengthen safeguards and to educate parents on how to use these tools),” it said.
These content control tools for parents include screen time controls, purchase limits, blocking inappropriate content, and being able to choose age-appropriate content.
“Digital safety ay responsibilidad ng platform, gobyerno, at bawat pamilya. Sama-sama nating bantayan at protektahan ang kabataang Pilipino sa online space (Digital safety is the responsibility of platforms, the government, and every family. We should work together to safeguard Filipino children online),” it said.
On March 20, the DICT warned Roblox against being banned in the Philippines amid increasing reports of child safety violations—such as sexual predation and grooming—on its platform.
In response, telecommunications companies and the CICC expressed readiness to implement the ban once ordered by the DICT. (PNA)
