Hontiveros: I never recommended banning any game

MANILA, Philippines — Sen.

Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday denied proposing a ban on video games amid online discussions scrutinizing her stance on the matter.

Hontiveros, who chairs the Senate panel on women, children, family relations, and gender equality, scheduled a hearing to examine the role of video games in influencing violent behavior among minors.

“I ...