CICC gives Reddit and Discord 24 hours to establish PH presence

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

The September 18 shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato has prompted the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to demand a stronger local presence from Reddit and Discord. The CICC has given both platforms 24 hours to designate a resident agent or local representative in the Philippines, warning that failure to comply

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