Ban on Discord, Reddit lifted after safety compliance

MANILA, Philippines - Access to online community platforms Discord and Reddit has been restored after the companies have agree to comply with the safety guidelines set by the Philippine government.

The two platforms reportedly became inaccessible to some users earlier this week after Philippine authorities gave them a 24-hour ultimatum to establish their presence in the country.

In a press release on Friday, September 25, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced that the platforms have formally agreed with the government's standards amid the ongoing evaluation of children's online safety.

"The temporary restriction successfully compelled both tech giants to establish binding, operational commitments with the DICT and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)," the press release read.

According to DICT, Reddit and Discord committed to establish a "green lane" for local authorities for immediate removal of exploitative materials and channels targeting minors.