Philippine telcos threaten Roblox block as Senator Hontiveros files probe on online game safety

Local telecommunications companies in the Philippines have agreed to block Roblox if its parent company does not respond to child safety concerns within 15 days. Concurrently, Senator Risa Hontiveros filed a Senate resolution to formally investigate Roblox and other popular games over risks of sexual exploitation and radicalization of minors. This coordinated government pressure escalates enforcement actions and legislative scrutiny, with the Senate committee expected to lead an inquiry that could reshape online child protection policies in the country.