SBS News in Filipino Thursday, 4 December 2025

Here are today’s top stories on SBS Filipino.

Children under 16 years of age will soon lose access to their social media accounts starting December 10, 2025. Communications Minister Anika Wells says the government expects platforms to implement age checks carefully but firmly. Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Key Points

• Ten major social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube and, most recently, Twitch, will face fines of up to $50 million Australian dollars if they fail to remove accounts belonging to Australians under 16 from the 10th of December.
• Homelessness services say demand is rising sharply, with women and children now making up most of those seeking help.
• Rogelio Singson resigns from Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI)

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SBS News in Filipino Thursday, 4 December 2025

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