The Scapegoat Gamble: Roblox and Southeast Asia's Online Safety Quagmire The recent calls for a ban on Roblox in the Philippines have sparked a wider debate over children's online safety in Southeast Asia.
This response was prompted by the tragic school shooting in Zamboanga, where a 14 year old student live streamed his attack and took his own life.
However, a closer examination reveals that the situation is far more complex. The Philippine government's initial reaction was swift and decisive.