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Senator Leila de Lima has been in ______ for 6 years and counting.
Senator Leila de Lima has been in ______ for 6 years and counting.
prison
Jess Malabanan was killed by a bullet to his ______.
Jess Malabanan was killed by a bullet to his ______.
head
ABS-CBN is the largest broadcaster in the Philippines and lost its ______ to operate.
ABS-CBN is the largest broadcaster in the Philippines and lost its ______ to operate.
franchise
At least ______ lawyers were killed under the Duterte administration.
At least ______ lawyers were killed under the Duterte administration.
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Studies have shown that lies laced with ______ and hate spread faster than facts.
Studies have shown that lies laced with ______ and hate spread faster than facts.
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Without facts, you can’t have ______.
Without facts, you can’t have ______.
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The global network of disinformation forms a toxic ______ in society.
The global network of disinformation forms a toxic ______ in society.
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The freedom of the press allows individuals to ______ information.
The freedom of the press allows individuals to ______ information.
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The model proposed by #FactsFirstPH illustrates how media, civil society, the academe, and the law can ______ together.
The model proposed by #FactsFirstPH illustrates how media, civil society, the academe, and the law can ______ together.
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Countering ______ is crucial for the integrity of news and information.
Countering ______ is crucial for the integrity of news and information.
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Creative elements in a presentation make it ______ for the audience.
Creative elements in a presentation make it ______ for the audience.
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A well-executed presentation should have clarity, ______, and coherence.
A well-executed presentation should have clarity, ______, and coherence.
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Disinformation is defined as false information spread in order to ______ people.
Disinformation is defined as false information spread in order to ______ people.
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To effectively present, one should focus on ______ their main points clearly.
To effectively present, one should focus on ______ their main points clearly.
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Freedom of the Press refers to the right of newspapers and magazines to report news without being controlled by the ______.
Freedom of the Press refers to the right of newspapers and magazines to report news without being controlled by the ______.
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The performance task aims to explore the need for the freedom of the ______.
The performance task aims to explore the need for the freedom of the ______.
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Maria Ressa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in ______ for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
Maria Ressa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in ______ for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
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Valuing freedom of speech includes recognizing its role in ______.
Valuing freedom of speech includes recognizing its role in ______.
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The term 'Lawfare' refers to the twisting of the law to ______ certain groups.
The term 'Lawfare' refers to the twisting of the law to ______ certain groups.
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A presentation's effectiveness can be measured by its ______ and creativity.
A presentation's effectiveness can be measured by its ______ and creativity.
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The Philippine court acquitted Maria Ressa and her media company Rappler of ______ charges.
The Philippine court acquitted Maria Ressa and her media company Rappler of ______ charges.
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Technology for profit has become an insidious tool for ______ globally.
Technology for profit has become an insidious tool for ______ globally.
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Disinformation networks are created by the ______ to obscure the truth from the public.
Disinformation networks are created by the ______ to obscure the truth from the public.
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Maria Ressa argues that there are 'little cuts' to Philippine ______.
Maria Ressa argues that there are 'little cuts' to Philippine ______.
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The objective of this module is to explain ways of valuing press ______.
The objective of this module is to explain ways of valuing press ______.
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Disinformation can be dismantled from online ______.
Disinformation can be dismantled from online ______.
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Study Notes
Disinformation
- False information designed to deceive people
Freedom of the Press
- Right of media outlets to report news without government control
Maria Ressa:
- Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 2021 for her work to safeguard freedom of expression
- Co-founder of Rappler, a Philippine news website
- Targeted by the Duterte administration with multiple legal cases and charges
- Acquitted of tax evasion charges in 2023
Duterte Administration Attacks on Press Freedom
- Used lawfare to target journalists and media outlets
- Accused Rappler of tax evasion
- Jailed Senator Leila de Lima for six years
- Killed journalist Jess Malabanan
- Shut down ABS-CBN, the largest broadcaster in the Philippines
Lawfare
- Twisting the law to target specific groups
- Weaponized social media to attack certain groups
- Used by the Duterte administration against Maria Ressa, Rappler, and other critics
Surveillance Capitalism
- Businesses collect personal data for profit
- Use micro-targeting to spread disinformation
- Lead to a destructive influence on democracy
Destruction of Trust
- Disinformation erodes trust in factual information and shared realities
Solutions to Disinformation
- #FactsFirstPH initiative: a collaboration between media, civil society, academia, and legal institutions to combat disinformation
- Focus on educating individuals to identify and counter disinformation
Key Facts
- At least 66 lawyers, 22 journalists, and 421 human rights activists were killed under the Duterte administration
- Studies show that lies mixed with anger and hate spread faster and further than facts
- A global disinformation network focused on the Philippines and Southeast Asia was taken down in 2020
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Test your knowledge on the critical issues surrounding press freedom, disinformation, and the challenges faced by journalists, especially under recent administrations. Explore the impact of figures like Maria Ressa and the implications of lawfare in the media landscape.
