No Roblox ban for now: Platform stays in PH as safety rules tighten

Regulators set an April 10 compliance deadline for stricter monitoring, while a nationwide parental safety campaign is slated for April 12.

Filipino gamers will still be able to access the online gaming and creation platform Roblox after authorities opted not to impose an immediate ban, following recent talks with the company and law enforcement agencies.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) confirmed that the platform will remain available in the country as regulators continue pushing for stronger safeguards against online child exploitation and abuse.

This comes after a stakeholder dialogue on March 31, where authorities outlined key compliance requirements for the platform, including stricter age verification systems, improved monitoring tools, and better cooperation with law enforcement in tracking down digital offenders.

In earlier discussions, regulators also set an April 10 deadline for compliance, although officials noted this may still be extended depending on the platform’s response and progress.

Why the Philippines is high priority

The latest decision follows growing concerns over online safety risks on the platform, which has a large user base in the Philippines, particularly among children and young gamers drawn to its user-generated minigames and virtual experiences.

Authorities have also emphasized the need for stronger safeguards as part of ongoing efforts to address cybercrime risks in online gaming spaces.

Meanwhile, Roblox is set to hold an information campaign on April 12 aimed at guiding parents on how to better supervise children using the platform, including the use of built-in safety and parental control tools.

The platform has previously faced global scrutiny over child safety issues, with several countries imposing restrictions or bans in recent years.

 

 

The blocks stay—for now. Discover why the DICT opted against a total Roblox ban, the new safety “rules of engagement” for the platform, and what parents need to know before the April 12 information campaign.

 

 

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