Policy · 1h ago
Philippine town shuts all Pisonet shops after school shooting blamed on video games
A town in northern Philippines closed all Pisonet computer rental shops, citing distractions and dangers to students. The decision follows a school shooting in central Philippines that officials blamed on violent video games played by the perpetrators. The move reflects ongoing debates about video game violence and youth safety in the country.
Meridian48 take
The closure conflates a tragic shooting with a moral panic over video games, ignoring broader societal factors and the role of unregulated internet cafes in providing access.
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Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting — incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth' →
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