Senate Panel Probes Links Between Online Gaming and Youth Violence in Tacloban Shooting
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Senate Panel Probes Links Between Online Gaming and Youth Violence in Tacloban Shooting

A Senate panel in the Philippines has opened a hearing to investigate the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City, focusing on potential links between violent messaging in online gaming platforms and violence incited by minors. The probe aims to identify systemic deficiencies and establish safeguards for young audiences.

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