Telegram will remain available in the Philippines after last-minute negotiations between messenger representatives and government authorities. However, officials have indicated that the possibility of a future ban cannot be completely ruled out.

The encrypted cloud application, which positions itself as a service focused on «security and speed,» has come under close scrutiny from regulators. According to officials, the level of protection of the platform is insufficient for use by government entities.

Last week, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) officially warned the company after reports that Telegram was being used for online fraud, illegal gambling, and child sexual exploitation.