In today’s digital age, the “doctor” that many Filipinos turn to first isn’t actually a medical professional—it’s social media. While platforms like Facebook offer quick snippets of advice, they have become a breeding ground for health misinformation, ranging from dangerous fad diets to inaccurate interpretations of PhilHealth benefits. This trend is particularly worrying given the rising prevalence of cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) diseases in the Philippines—a cluster of interconnected conditions involving the heart, kidneys, and metabolism. Recognizing that this “infodemic” can lead to life-altering health decisions, local patient organizations have mobilized to reclaim the narrative, shifting the focus from viral myths back…

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has initiated a sophisticated and calculated information warfare campaign designed to fracture the foundational strategic partnership between Ukraine and Poland. According to Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, Moscow is weaponizing the deeply painful historical memory of the Volyn tragedy. By fabricating and releasing “archival” documents related to the events of the Second World War, the Kremlin is attempting to manipulate public sentiment and reopen old wounds at a time when Slavic solidarity and European unity are the greatest threats to its expansionist goals. This operation is not merely about history;…