The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of limiting minors' access to social media platforms, following on from the Senate's recent endorsement of a similar bill. (EPA Images pic)MANILA: The Philippines on Monday moved a step closer to restricting social media use among minors after its lower house of Congress approved a measure banning access to platforms for children under 13.

The Philippines is the latest country, from Greece and Portugal to Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia, to try to curb social media use by minors, as concern grows over its effects on child health and safety.

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of limiting minors' access to social media platforms, following on from the Senate's recent endorsement of a similar bill.