Lawmaker seeks social media franchises after school shooting
The fatal Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, carried out by a 14-year-old Grade 9 student using a 9mm Taurus pistol, has spurred renewed focus on online content moderation and campus safety in the Philippines. Quezon Rep. David "Jayjay" Suarez is pushing House Bill No. 4786 to classify social media as a public service of significant public consequence and to require congressional franchises, a Philippine branch or local legal entity, and a compliance representative for platforms above a user threshold, plus a grievance redress system. Officials have proposed a joint school safety task force, increased cyberpatrolling, and psychosocial support while investigations continue.
Bill would require congressional franchises for major social media platforms.
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A deadly school shooting occurred at Banga National High School. Lawmakers and police responded with a proposed bill and calls for tighter school security. Officials may hold hearings and increase cyberpatrolling next.
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