The closure of CNN Philippines is a great loss to public information, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who chairs the Senate committee on public information and mass media, noted the loss of CNN Philippines took place amid much politicking in the country. “Bayan ko. Sa kalagitnaan ng politicking sa lahat ng sulok, ito po ang magaganap […]
Tag: fake news
Senator Chiz Escudero said he is backing the digital campaign of the government to combat fake news on the internet. Escudero, however, cautioned against introducing additional modules or subjects on the matter in the existing curricula of students in all levels, saying the plan needs thorough study and consultation before this can be incorporated. “Magandang […]
A freshman lawmaker on Thursday appealed to the private sector to help the government establish libraries in public schools in order to serve as a means to counter the proliferation of disinformation and fake news in the internet. Speaking at the launch of the Bagong Pag Asa Elementary School library, Quezon City First District Rep. Juan […]
Senator Lito Lapid believes it is high time that the Senate establishes a remedy against disinformation and build a system of responsibility and accountability across social media platforms. On this note, Lapid has filed a measure mandating all social media operators to require users to submit valid proof of identification prior to registration for their […]
If someone invites you to a party and offers you a free cake, would you take it? Words can be stronger than weapons. A single word could either start or end a war. It could tarnish a country to fight against its neighbors. It could bring peace to a nation drowning in conflict. Words, when […]
Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Kiko Pangilinan told members of the clergy in San Narciso, Zambales that the Church plays an important role in debunking disinformation and false narratives that are handed down as truth to people. “Nakakalungkot na ang iba nating mga kababayan ay hindi na nagkakaroon ng discernment of what is truth based on evidence […]
Senator Dick Gordon warned against the continued dissemination of fake news and fake clickbait headlines designed to muddle and deflect the national attention from the corruption issues plaguing the Duterte administration. Gordon made the call as he noted that he and other senators probing the alleged anomalous government procurement of medical supplies and equipment have […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the spread of fake news and misinformation that those who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shall not be given “ayuda” and/or benefits. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said news circulating regarding the distribution of ayuda at the […]
Senator Joel Villanueva joined calls for the Upper Chamber to investigate allegations of public funds financing “troll” farms which were reportedly established to sow misinformation in time for the coming elections in 2022. “Organized trolls are weapons of mass distraction. The seeds of falsehood they plant ripen into hate ready to be harvested by those […]
A recent study on the behavior of internet users revealed that Gen Zs, or those born after 1996, are the most likely to share unverified news on social media platforms. For Senator Win Gatchalian, this finding should prompt efforts to boost information and media literacy among the country’s K to 12 learners. “28% of Gen […]