DICT chief backs bill requiring legislative franchises for social media platforms

According to a report by PhilStar… Information and Communications Technology Chief Henry Aguda has expressed his support for a proposed bill in the House of Representatives that would require social media sites and online platforms to secure a legislative franchise to operate in the Philippines. complete report is on link below. Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/09/25/2558662/dict-chief-backs-bill-requiring-legislative-franchises-social-media-platforms