Some schools in Asia are discussing whether to ban smartphones during the school day. In the Philippines, Senate President Win Gatchalian has supported stricter limits on student phones in primary and secondary schools. Indonesian education officials are also looking at new rules because people are worried about distractions and student wellbeing.

The main reason for these talks is that many teachers say smartphones make it difficult for students to pay attention in class. They believe that messages, games, and social media distract students and lead to more online bullying among pupils.

As a result, schools and governments in several Asian countries are considering phone bans or stronger rules. This could mean students will need to keep their smartphones away during lessons to help them focus and improve learning.