By James Konstantin Galvez ( September 24, 2026, 08:54 GMT | Insight) -- Philippine authorities are pressing Discord and Reddit to establish a local presence and implement online child-safety measures, following a 24-hour ultimatum and the temporary blocking of Discord. Cybersecurity chief Renato Paraiso said the platforms must provide realistic compliance timelines, while “green lane” channels are being developed for urgent content takedowns and information on threat actors. Officials warned that predators can move across social-media, gaming and messaging platforms, complicating enforcement. Digital Secretary Henry Aguda said the government is also pressing Meta Platforms on safety measures, while the privacy regulator is scrutinizing platforms that process millions of Filipinos’ personal data.Discord and Reddit will be asked to provide realistic timelines for establishing a Philippine presence and implementing online child-safety measures after both platforms responded to government demands for greater cooperation, a senior cybercrime official said Thursday....
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