Marcos open to banning Facebook, other apps potentially harmful to youth
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Marcos open to banning osocial media platforms if they harm youth, country
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was "open" to the idea of banning any social media platforms if these would harm the youth and the country as some of these were responsible for the proliferation of violent content and fake news.Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro stressed this on Tuesday during a press briefing when asked whether Malacañang supported the idea of banning Facebook am…
Palace open to social media ban amid violence, fake news concerns
Malacañang on Tuesday said it is open to proposals to remove social media platforms from the country if studies show they contribute to violence or other harmful effects, amid renewed concerns over online content following the Zamboanga school shooting.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to the possibility of completely banning Facebook and some online games in the country. This follows the recommendation of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to ban Facebook due to the spread of misinformation and to protect young people from abuse. According to Palace Press Officer Usec. Claire Castro, the president is open to removing anything that could harm young people. However…
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