20/09/2026
Philippine Congress is actively considering strict regulations, a potential operation suspension, or a mandatory legislative franchise if Meta fails to cooperate on cyber safety.
Lawmakers launch a formal probe and have summoned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to address the committee.
To pressure tech platforms, Congress deferred approval of the Department of nformation and Communications Technology (DICT) 2027 budget pending satisfactory solutions to online hazards
Silencing the Digital Public Square:
Social media has become the primary pattleground for exposing corruption nepotism, and the unexplained wealth of politicians' families. Because traditional mnedia outlets sometimes face legal pressure or libel suits, citizens rely on decentralized platforms to post evidence, track government spending, and call out public officials. An outright ban or a heavily censored platform would severely restrict this grassroots accountability.