The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of children who engage in various online gaming platforms. This initiative comes as the department focuses on scrutinizing games available online to protect young players from potential harm.
Response to Complaints and Safety Concerns
This move follows specific complaints about a particular game, which led to considerations of banning it in the Philippines. However, the ban did not proceed. Instead, Undersecretary Aboy Paraiso of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) expressed satisfaction with the game's response to the concerns raised.
Implementation of Safety Protocols
Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda has praised the swift implementation of safety protocols by the online gaming platform in question. He emphasized that the primary goal is to collaborate with parents to ensure a secure environment for every player in what he referred to as the 'digital playground.'
Advice for Parents and Guardians
Secretary Aguda has issued a strong message to parents, urging them to actively monitor and assess the safety of the online games their children play. He highlighted the importance of parental involvement in safeguarding young users from online risks.
The DICT's efforts underscore a growing commitment to cybersecurity and child protection in the digital age, aiming to balance entertainment with safety in the rapidly evolving world of online gaming.
