We can only combat that which we fully grasp. From the enduring schemes of traditional print and broadcast to the evolving covert and outright deceptions proliferating in social media, the terrain of distortion and disinformation has radically expanded. In the wake of these growing perils, we must also be impelled to action—countering these lies and reclaiming our spaces by ferreting out the truth in innovative ways.
Poison in the Newsfeed
Underlying Facebook’s local disinformation rings is fangless policymaking and an algorithmic bias towards fabricated information.
TikTok's Sensationalized Deceit
The combination of covert and overt operations on a platform promoting fast-paced, mindless consumption makes TikTok a crucial battleground for truth, especially among the youth.
Clickbait Studios
YouTube's lax approach to content moderation has enabled hyper-partisan channels to disguise themselves as credible news sources, leaving audiences exposed to fake information.
Patibong sa mga Pahina
Sa tumitinding panahon ng disimpormasyon, kahingian ang tahasang pagsusuri sa mga inilalathalang balita at naratibo ng mga pahayagan.
Televised Deception
As agents of disinformation take root in other platforms, the tenured legacy of television and radio as credible news sources have begun to erode under Marcos-backed media. ●
