Gorebox developer declines Senate probe invite; Hontiveros to seek German embassy's help

Developer Felix Filip has declined a Senate invitation to discuss safety concerns regarding the game 'Gorebox' following a school shooting incident. Senator Risa Hontiveros plans to involve the German Embassy to ensure the developer's participation in the investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights the growing tension between national governments and foreign-based digital platform developers regarding child safety and accountability.
Gorebox developer Felix Filip has declined the invitation of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality to participate in its investigation into the Tacloban school shooting incident on July 1.
The framing emphasizes the government's perspective on holding foreign entities accountable for child safety.
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