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On June 22, 2026, Tacloban City was shaken by a tragic act of violence at San Jose National High School, where two teenage students carried out a shooting that left several classmates dead and many others injured. While the immediate causes included access to firearms and personal grievances, investigators quickly noted the role of social media exposure in shaping the suspects’ mindset. This incident highlights the growing concern that algorithm-driven platforms like Facebook and TikTok can amplify harmful content, fostering environments where vulnerable youth may be nudged toward destructive actions.
How long does the browsing need to be to part of the Algorithm of something? Platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube track every click, like, comment, and watch duration. Even a single interaction with a post can start shifting recommendations.
Police reports revealed that one suspect used Facebook under the alias “Jay Schwarzenegger”, posting disturbing firearm images and captions such as “I buried my old life, now I’m alive again to do deadly things!”. These posts were not isolated—they reflected a broader pattern of algorithmic amplification, where once a user engages with violent content, the platform feeds them more of the same.
Authorities stated the suspects were “heavily influenced by online content,” suggesting that their worldview and eventual actions were shaped by repeated exposure to violent imagery and narratives online.
While the algorithm itself was not directly blamed, the ecosystem it created undeniably contributed to the normalization of violence in their minds.
Let us regulate social media use , let us keep our children, students, and teachers safe in their classrooms or workplaces. Let us prevent the amplification of violent tendencies in the youth by regulating social media or Cellular phone use. Kay ano nabuhat ini nira? Tungod han CellPhone!
