DICT Chief Supports Bill Mandating Legislative Franchises for Social Media Platforms

DICT Chief Supports Bill Mandating Legislative Franchises for Social Media Platforms

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Henry Aguda, head of the Information and Communications Technology department, has voiced support for a bill in the Philippine House of Representatives. The bill proposes that social media sites and online platforms must obtain a legislative franchise to operate within the country. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about regulating digital platforms in the Philippines.

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