TikTok halts real money gambling ads

TikTok will temporarily halt advertisements for real money gambling on its platform starting August 22.

This decision was a voluntary measure by TikTok in response to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the administration's campaign for a safe digital nation.

DICT Secretary Henry Aguda emphasized the significance of global platforms like TikTok supporting the government's digital safety efforts.

The government aims to ensure that internet access in the Philippines is fast, affordable, safe, and responsible.

Halting these ads will serve as protection for the public, especially young people, from online gambling.

Previously, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas directed e-wallets and financial institutions to remove links to online gambling sites.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology has also cautioned messaging apps and online shopping platforms against promoting online gambling services.