Philippines lawmaker proposes franchise requirement for social media platforms

Philippine Deputy Speaker David Suarez proposed a franchise law for social media, recognizing large platforms like Facebook as public services. They would be regulated by DICT, NTC, and other agencies in conjunction with a digital safety law for minors.

• Bill recognizes large social networks as public services
• Regulators would be DICT, NTC, and other agencies
• Initiative is linked to a digital safety law for minors
• Triggered by a school shooting livestream on Facebook