Facebook vows action vs online child abuse, scamsInformation and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said Meta, which owns Facebook, will implement stricter measures to thwart threats on the internet to ensure the digital space of every Filipino is safe. MANILA, Philippines — The government and Facebook have agreed to take the necessary steps to address misinformation and other harmful content on the social media platform. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said Meta, which owns Facebook, will implement stricter measures to thwart threats on the internet to ensure the digital space of every Filipino is safe. During their meeting, Aguda said that Meta public policy head for Indonesia and the Philippines Berni Moestafa and Meta Philippines public policy head Gio Tingson agreed on three landmark agreements against online harm. Among these is strengthening actions against online sexual abuse and abuse and exploitation of children.

Source: Philippine Star February 13, 2026 16:06 UTC