The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has ordered the temporary blocking of the online game GoreBox, according to YugaTech. The move comes in response to a school shooting incident in Tacloban City that authorities have linked to the game.
The shooting, which took place at a school in Tacloban, reportedly involved a student who had been playing GoreBox, a sandbox game known for its violent content. The incident prompted the CICC to take action, blocking access to the game to prevent further potential copycat acts. Details of the investigation are still emerging, and authorities are looking into the game's role in the tragedy.
The temporary blocking order is part of the CICC's broader efforts to regulate online content that may pose a threat to public safety. This case has reignited debates about the impact of violent video games on youth behavior in the Philippines. The CICC has not yet announced how long the block will remain in effect, nor has it outlined specific criteria for lifting it.