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What was the fate of Senator Leila de Lima during the Duterte administration?
What was the fate of Senator Leila de Lima during the Duterte administration?
- She was imprisoned for over six years. (correct)
- She was awarded a Pulitzer Prize.
- She became the head of a major news organization.
- She was elected as the president.
What was the impact of surveillance capitalism as mentioned in the content?
What was the impact of surveillance capitalism as mentioned in the content?
- It enhances collective experiences.
- It has a positive effect on democracy.
- It degrades facts and fuels societal division. (correct)
- It improves factual reporting.
Which statement describes the relationship between facts, truth, and trust?
Which statement describes the relationship between facts, truth, and trust?
- Without truth, there can be facts.
- Truth is irrelevant to the formation of trust.
- Without facts, there cannot be trust. (correct)
- Trust can exist without a shared reality.
What does the #FactsFirstPH initiative propose?
What does the #FactsFirstPH initiative propose?
What is highlighted as a consequence of lies being spread on social networks?
What is highlighted as a consequence of lies being spread on social networks?
How many journalists were reported killed under the Duterte administration?
How many journalists were reported killed under the Duterte administration?
What term is used to describe the negative interconnectedness of information that leads to societal harm?
What term is used to describe the negative interconnectedness of information that leads to societal harm?
What common event was referred to as 'Bloody Sunday'?
What common event was referred to as 'Bloody Sunday'?
What is a key component of the freedom of the press?
What is a key component of the freedom of the press?
Which of the following best describes the presentation requirements for the performance task?
Which of the following best describes the presentation requirements for the performance task?
What does the checklist focus on in the context of performance tasks?
What does the checklist focus on in the context of performance tasks?
What is indicated as a sign of a poorly executed presentation?
What is indicated as a sign of a poorly executed presentation?
Why is 'valuing' an important aspect of this discussion?
Why is 'valuing' an important aspect of this discussion?
What is suggested as a potential output format for presenting information about the freedom of the press?
What is suggested as a potential output format for presenting information about the freedom of the press?
Which statement accurately reflects the importance of countering disinformation?
Which statement accurately reflects the importance of countering disinformation?
What should a strong presentation include according to the criteria outlined?
What should a strong presentation include according to the criteria outlined?
What is disinformation?
What is disinformation?
What does freedom of the press allow?
What does freedom of the press allow?
What is the main concern highlighted by Maria Ressa regarding disinformation?
What is the main concern highlighted by Maria Ressa regarding disinformation?
What is 'lawfare' as described in the content?
What is 'lawfare' as described in the content?
What technology-related issue is emphasized in the content?
What technology-related issue is emphasized in the content?
What was one legal challenge faced by Maria Ressa?
What was one legal challenge faced by Maria Ressa?
How is the concept of 'government created disinformation networks' characterized?
How is the concept of 'government created disinformation networks' characterized?
Which of the following did Maria Ressa receive recognition for?
Which of the following did Maria Ressa receive recognition for?
What is the potential impact of disinformation on democracy, according to the content?
What is the potential impact of disinformation on democracy, according to the content?
Which term best describes the spread of false information with the intent to mislead?
Which term best describes the spread of false information with the intent to mislead?
Study Notes
Disinformation
- Disinformation is false information deliberately spread to deceive people.
Freedom of the Press
- The right of media outlets to report news without government control.
Maria Ressa & Freedom of the Press
- Maria Ressa received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her work to safeguard freedom of expression.
- Ressa is the co-founder of Rappler, a Philippine news website.
- Rappler has been subject to various legal challenges and accusations of tax evasion, which have been seen as attempts to stifle its journalism.
Strategies Used Against Press Freedom in the Philippines
- Lawfare: The twisting of the law to target journalists and media outlets. This includes filing numerous charges, often without credible evidence.
- Violence, Jail, Shutdown: Media outlets and journalists have faced physical attacks, imprisonment, and forced closure.
- Surveillance Capitalism: The use of technology and data collection to target individuals and groups with disinformation for profit. This includes using machine learning to spread misinformation designed to manipulate public opinion.
- Destruction of Trust: The deliberate spread of disinformation undermines trust in credible sources and creates a climate where truth becomes elusive.
#FactsFirstPH
- A model that aims to combat disinformation and promote credible information.
- Works by collaborating with media, civil society, academia, and law enforcement agencies.
Generalization
- Freedom of the press is crucial for a democratic society.
- Countering disinformation is vital to maintaining public trust and a functioning democracy.
- The use of technology for profit has had a negative impact on freedom of expression and democratic principles.
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Explore the critical issues of disinformation and press freedom in the Philippines through this quiz. Understand Maria Ressa's contributions and challenges faced by journalists in safeguarding the media's right to operate independently. Test your knowledge on the tactics used against press freedom and the implications for democracy.
