FACT: Gorebox banned after Malacañang announces possible ban on Facebook

A post circulating online announced that the app linked to the Tacloban school shooting was officially banned after Malacañang announced a possible ban on social media platforms that may have a large effect on the continuing spread of violent content regarding school shootings, and in particular the Ateneo de Zamboanga incident this August 2026, including Facebook.

CLAIM: 

Gorebox was banned after the palace announced a possible ban on social media platforms like Facebook.

RATING: FACT

CONCLUSION:

The palace has officially recognized the ban on Gorebox after its developers voluntarily surrendered, and it has released an official statement warning of a possible ban on Facebook if they do not cooperate with preemptive measures.

THE FACTS:

• Gorebox has been banned nationwide after its developers voluntarily agreed to its ban
• Facebook has not been banned by the palace. In actuality, Meta has been actively cooperating on measures regarding the takedown of violent content related to school shootings
• Facebook and other social media platforms remain in operation if their cooperation continues 
• DICT officials will meet Meta’s regional executives in Singapore to further discuss this matter

THE BOTTOMLINE:

Posts about the ban on the app linked to the Tacloban school shooting incident, Gorebox, are true. It is also true that Malacañang expressed concern on social media platforms that have been allowing violent content to be seen by people. But until social media platforms like Facebook remain cooperative, the palace has no intention of banning the said apps.