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CICC grants Reddit extended deadline to establish Philippine operations
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has given social media platform Reddit additional time to set up local operations, moving beyond an initial 24-hour window. The decision aims to facilitate stronger cooperation between the platform and Philippine authorities.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has extended Reddit's deadline to establish a physical presence in the Philippines, according to an announcement Wednesday. The extension goes beyond the original 24-hour timeframe initially set for the online platform to comply with the directive.
The decision reflects CICC's willingness to work collaboratively with the social media platform to ensure it meets regulatory requirements while establishing necessary local operations. Officials said the extended timeline would allow Reddit adequate opportunity to set up appropriate infrastructure and coordinate with Philippine authorities.
The CICC's move is part of a broader effort to regulate major online platforms operating in the country. Reddit and Discord were previously directed to establish offices domestically as part of enhanced oversight measures aimed at combating cybercrime and illicit online activities.
The extended deadline underscores the agency's approach of balancing regulatory compliance with practical implementation challenges faced by international technology companies entering the Philippine market. Further details regarding the new deadline timeline were not immediately disclosed.