MANILA — Authorities have rescued seven minors after intelligence information revealed alleged online discussions about staging a school attack and suicide, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) said.

According to PNP-ACG Acting Director Police Brigadier General Wilson Asueta, the operation stemmed from a report that the minors were exhibiting signs of “nihilistic violence” and suicidal ideation online.

Asueta said the minors were part of a virtual game where they were allegedly encouraged to watch violent content, including materials featuring mass attackers and other disturbing personalities.

“‘Pag ito ay palagi mong pinapanood, ma-influence ka. Na-adopt mo ‘yung sistema doon, mayroong tendency to result to violence. Kaya nihilistic violence ang tawag natin dito,” he said.

Investigators found that the group’s online exchanges included images and references to past mass attacks and school shooters.

Goddamn edgelordism.

Sometimes I feel it is more necessary cut off the source of the poison rather than trying to police the content and praying the fucking brainrot doesn’t cause so much damage.