Child Safety Law (Philippines): The House filed the Children’s Social Media Safety Act (HB 9965), proposing up to P50M fines for platforms that don’t meet child online safety rules like age checks, parental controls, and harmful-content safeguards—plus possible temporary access limits or shutdowns after repeated serious violations. Digital Oversight (U.S./Global): Senate President Pro Tempore Tito Sotto also pushed a resolution to investigate how social media may be tied to minors’ violence and cyber offenses, echoing calls for stricter limits seen in other countries. Child Abuse Support (UAE): A new “Safe Expression Box” project uses age-appropriate tools (including anatomical dolls and emotion cards) to help child abuse victims communicate what happened more comfortably during investigations. Parenting at Home (U.S.): An AP report highlights practical ways families teach kids money skills—like budgeting games and supervised debit tools—so children build healthier relationships with spending and saving. Family & Media Ethics (Oman): Oman’s journalists’ group launched a Child Media Code of Ethics to guide safer, rights-respecting coverage of children. Heat & Kids (Europe): Record-breaking heat is stressing schools, transport, and health systems, raising urgent concerns for child safety in extreme temperatures. Pride & Culture: A roundup spotlights brands making more specific, community-rooted Pride campaigns in 2026.