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Senate panel issues show-cause order vs. Meta for skipping online gambling probe
The Senate Committee on Games and Amusement will issue a show-cause order to Meta-Facebook Philippines executives for failing to attend the inquiry into online gambling activities on social media platforms.
Meta cited unavailability of subject matter experts based in Singapore and the US as their reason for not attending, proposing a meeting at a later time.
Senator Erwin Tulfo expressed disappointment with Meta's non-attendance, emphasizing the urgency of discussing the shift of illegal online gambling operations to social media platforms.
Tulfo stated that if the country representative does not appear at the next invitation, they will be compelled to issue a subpoena for his attendance.
Senator Risa Hontiveros agreed with Tulfo and formally moved for the issuance of a show-cause order against Meta's representatives.
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