Hontiveros denies calling for Gorebox ban, says Senate panel hasn't started hearings

Hontiveros clarifies: 'I never recommended' banning online games

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday clarified that she has "never recommended" or even thought about banning any online games, including Gorebox, which were being linked to violent behavior among the youth.The senator dismissed as fake news social media posts about her alleged proposal to ban online games."Wala pang recommendation, ni findings na lumalabas sa (There's no recommendation yet, or findings from the) Senate Committe…

Hontiveros denies calling for Gorebox ban, says Senate panel hasn't started hearings

The Senate inquiry will look at gun access, parental supervision and possible online grooming of children.

Hontiveros denies involvement in game bans

Trisha Matabalan, Philippine Canadian Inquirer June 30, 2026   PHILIPPINES – On June 30, Tuesday, Senator Risa Hontiveros denied any and all involvement in game bans. She also urged the […] The post Hontiveros denies involvement in game bans appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.

Hontiveros slams fake news: ‘I never recommended banning Gorebox, other games’

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 30 clarified that she never recommended banning Gorebox and other supposedly violent online games following the tragic shooting at a national high school in Tacloban City.Hontiveros, in a Facebook post, explained that the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality has not released any recommendation or findings on the incident and is yet to conduct its inquiry into the issue…