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  1. DICT expects Congress to pass a digital safety law, while Henry Aguda spoke at a summit in Manila.
  2. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is coordinating with platforms regarding takedown requests, while a bill is introduced proposing oversight of DICT's powers.
  3. DICT calls on Meta to introduce measurable safeguards, while the House of Representatives defers budget consideration due to concerns about Congressional oversight.

DICT Clarifies No House Resolution Inviting Meta CEO to Congressional Hearing

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) issued a clarification on September 21 regarding a previous advisory concerning social media safety. The DICT stated that no House resolution had been issued directing or inviting Meta or its Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, to appear before the House of Representatives.

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The clarification contradicted an advisory released on September 16 through the DICT’s official channels. That original advisory had stated that the House of Representatives of the Philippines had called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to face the DICT during a hearing on social media safety, platform accountability, and harmful online content.

The DICT is coordinating with platforms regarding takedown requests, while a bill is introduced proposing oversight of DICT's powers.

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