Fake news, disinformation, and the threat of the return of rotten politics that plundered the country in the past are the reasons Vice President Leni Robredo cited why she decided to seek the country’s highest post. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks during the CNN Philippines’ Presidential...
FILIPINOS can do their part in upholding our democracy not only by voting for the right candidates but, in this age of technology, fighting disinformation that distorts people’s ability to make sound decisions, panelists in a virtual town hall discussion said Tuesday. During the launch of Vote...
At least 69 percent of adult Filipinos said that the problem of fake news in media is serious, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey result released on Friday, Feb. 25. (Unsplash) In a nationwide survey conducted from Dec. 12 to Dec. 16, 2021, with 1,440 respondents, SWS...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año has directed the local government units (LGUs) to strengthen the “Botika ng Bayan and Botika ng Barangay’’ programs amid the efforts to discourage sari-sari (variety) stores not to sell medicines. “Mayroon din...
ILIGAN CITY — Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Feb. 22, called on the public, the youth, and news agencies to band together to fight against disinformation, believing that this is one way to keep the spirit of the EDSA people power revolt alive. Vice President Leni...
Maymay Entrata is not at all happy with a viral video accusing her foreigner boyfriend of being a "scammer." The actress-singer took to social media to issue a warning to those responsible. Her post read: "!!FAKE NEWS!! Kapag di nyo po buburahin at patuloy nyo pong pags-spread ng false information...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged critics of the planned crackdown on sari-sari (variety) store owners who are selling medicines to ask Congress to amend the law on the sale of over-the-counter medicines. But in the meantine, DILG Usec. Jonathan Malaya emphasized that...
The camp of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has branded as "fake" the alleged meet and greet with UniTeam slate members in Marikina City that was scheduled Monday, Feb. 21. (Photo from Mayor Inday Sara Duterte's Facebook) "The...
The Muntinlupa City Council is discussing a proposed ordinance banning the sale of medicine in “sari-sari” (variety) stores. This, after the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) earlier urged local government units (LGUs) nationwide to pass ordinances to approve the policy....
Small retail stores (sari-sari) stores may apply and secure authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Secretary Eduardo Año (Photo from PCOO) This was confirmed by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo...
PROI With the increased use of social media platforms and messaging apps, the volume of misinformation and fake news through online media will be on an uptrend in the coming year. PROI network, the largest global partnership of independent agencies, calls on organizations to prioritize this...
The fight's not yet over for Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan. After filing filed two separate cyber libel cases last July against YouTube channels "Latest Chika" and "Starlet" for supposedly spreading malicious lies against him, his wife and his children, he is now doing the same against the YouTube...
