Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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In our increasingly interconnected world, where information travels at lightning speed, separating fact from fiction has become a critical challenge, especially concerning public health. The recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which led to nine infections and three deaths, serves as a stark reminder of this. While…
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Here’s a humanized summary of the provided text, aiming for a conversational tone and breaking down complex ideas into relatable terms, within a 2000-word limit and six paragraphs: Let’s chat about something that deeply affects all of us, especially here in the Philippines: the news we consume and where we get it from. Michael Henry Yusingco recently looked at a survey from WR Numero, and what he found is pretty fascinating, showing a “quiet contradiction” in our daily media lives. On one hand, we’ve all pretty much figured out that there’s a serious problem with fake news and misinformation spreading…
It feels like our world is increasingly bombarded by a constant stream of information, and unfortunately, not all of it is good or true. This is a sentiment deeply felt by Deputy Speaker Janette Garin, a prominent figure in the Philippine House of Representatives. She’s been watching, like many of us, as the digital landscape transforms, bringing with it both amazing connectivity and a dark underbelly of deceit. That’s why she’s passionately advocating for the re-establishment of a special task force – a “tri-committee” composed of three House panels – dedicated to tackling the pervasive problem of online disinformation. This…
