Joy Barcoma, umalma sa hakbang ni Sen. Risa Hontiveros at iginiit ang dapat unahin
- Joy Barcoma questioned whether public attention is focused on the right issue following Senator Risa Hontiveros' latest statement about Gorebox
- Senator Hontiveros plans to seek assistance from the German Embassy after the game's developer declined to attend a Senate hearing
- Barcoma stressed that protecting children requires stronger family guidance, education, mental health support, and early intervention
- She later clarified that while platforms should be accountable, safeguarding the youth should not depend solely on a game developer
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Joy Barcoma has shared her thoughts regarding Senator Risa Hontiveros' latest move involving the Germany-based developer of the video game Gorebox following the Tacloban school shooting.
Source: Facebook
Barcoma reposted a news report stating that Senator Hontiveros intends to seek the assistance of the German Embassy in the Philippines after the game's developer declined to appear at the Senate hearing scheduled for July 1, 2026.
According to the report, Hontiveros emphasized that companies operating in the Philippines should cooperate with local authorities.
“Any developer or online company that wants to operate here, profit from Filipino users, and reach Filipino children must respect our laws and our institutions.”
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“This should be the bare minimum for them to do business here.”
“Kung ayaw nilang kilalanin, mananagot rin sila.”
Following the report, Barcoma expressed concern that the public conversation might be overlooking deeper issues affecting children.
She wrote:
"Sen Risa, parang mali ang pinagtutuunan natin ng atensyon."
She added:
"Hindi po mawawala ang panganib sa mga bata kapag nawala ang isang laro."
Barcoma stressed that stronger parental guidance and community support should remain the priority.
She continued:
"Ang kailangan ay mas maayos na pag-gabay ng nakatatanda, edukasyon, mental health support, at early intervention."
As discussions continued online, Barcoma later posted an addendum acknowledging the explanations shared by other users.
She wrote:
"Salamat for all the clarifications."
She also said:
"I understand na ang concern talaga ay ginagamit ang video games ng masasamang grupo to brainwash kids to do bad things."
While recognizing that concern, she maintained that responsibility should extend beyond gaming platforms.
She explained:
"If that is the case, this is a good starting point."
She further stated:
"Pero kahit ganoon, mas mabigat pa rin dapat ang pressure sa atin (sa pamilya, paaralan, komunidad, at mismong gobyerno) na protektahan ang mga bata."
Barcoma also acknowledged that digital platforms should answer for any wrongdoing.
She said:
"Ang mga platform ay dapat managot kung may mali, pero ang kaligtasan ng ating kabataan ay hindi dapat nakasalalay sa actions ng isang game/developer."
She concluded her message with a call for compassion and support for young people.
"For now, let us be a safe space for our youth."
Her post has since generated online discussions, with many netizens sharing different opinions on whether government efforts should focus more on regulating digital platforms or strengthening family, school, and community support systems to better protect children.
Joy Mayanne Barcoma is a Filipino beauty queen, host, and advocate who won Miss Philippines Earth 2025 and finished as a top 8 runner-up at the international Miss Earth 2025 pageant. A broadcast communication graduate from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, she actively champions disaster resilience, environmental protection, and mental health awareness while working as a government consultant and disaster preparedness advocate.
In another report, Joy Barcoma shared a Facebook post recounting stories she learned about former Senate President Tito Sotto during a tour of the Senate. According to Barcoma, Sotto had a reputation for strictly enforcing Senate decorum and parliamentary rules during legislative proceedings. She also recalled the Dengvaxia hearing, claiming that Senator Loren Legarda became emotional after the session was adjourned due to a lack of quorum while Sotto was presiding.
Meanwhile, Bianca Manalo clarified that she and Senate President Win Gatchalian remain good friends despite no longer being in a relationship. The former beauty queen explained that they continue to stay in touch because they jointly care for their three dogs. Speaking in an interview shared by News5, Bianca emphasized that their friendship has remained strong over the years. She also expressed support for the proposed #WinRi tandem of Gatchalian and Senator Risa Hontiveros.
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