Manila, July 3 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will support the proposal to regulate the use of social media platforms among minors, if it takes a toll on their mental health, Malacanang said on Thursday.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Senator Panfilo Lacson's proposed measure regulating minors' access to social media and online platforms is good to protect them from the harmful effects of overexposure.

"Kung ito po talaga ay magko-cause ng mental health issues, sususugan din po ng Pangulo iyan at makakakuha siya ng suporta basta po ito ay para sa taumbayan at lalung-lalo na para sa kabataan (If this will really cause mental health issues, the President will also support it and he will get support, as long as it is for the...