Teddy Corpuz on banning online games: 'Ang daming factors na need i-consider'
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'It's Showtime' host Teddy Corpuz shares his stance regarding the banning of certain online games in the Philippines.
Calls to ban certain online video games have sparked discussions online following the recent school shooting in Tacloban City.
The proposal has drawn mixed reactions from netizens, particularly among members of the gaming community.
Among those who weighed in on the discussion was It's Showtime host and rockstar Teddy Corpuz.
In a Facebook post, Teddy said he believes banning video games is not the solution to preventing violence.
"Naglalaro ako ng Call of Duty pero okay naman ako. Okay naman mental health ko at anger management ko," he wrote.
"I think the issue has something to do with better education system, tighter security sa mga schools, responsible gun [ownership], and better parenting also," he said.
Teddy argued that online games are no different from other sports or recreational activities and should not be solely blamed for violent incidents.
"Doon nga sa basketball court, may nagbarilan at saksakan din because of pikunan sa game, so pa-ban na rin natin basketball sa bansa?" he added.
"'Pag ban 'yung mga ganitong klaseng games, mawawala na ang ganyang types of crimes committed by minors? Ang daming factors na need i-consider, pag-aralan at baguhin, pero kabobohan 'yung shortcut route."
Many of Teddy's followers echoed his sentiments in the comments section, with several agreeing that the issue involves multiple factors beyond video games.
The proposal for a blanket ban on video games surfaced after the school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. Two minors, aged 14 and 15, were reported to have opened fire inside the school, killing three people and injuring 20 others.
Initial police investigation indicated that one of the suspects was an "avid player” of GoreBox, a video game known for its graphic violence and unrestrained destruction.
Amid the proposal, Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aguirre Aquino IV also opposed the idea of banning video games, saying authorities should instead focus on strengthening school security measures.
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