Misinformation, a word of self-reflection
“Misinformation, a word of self-reflection” was first published at Sunday Business & IT of the Manila Times, December 2, 2018 I associate fake news with misinformation and [read more]
A call for more truth tellers — a workshop on blogging and social media as weapons of truth
The time for truth is always now. In this age of disinformation and viral deception, we need more bloggers to share the truth. Fact checkers are needed but it is not enough. More than fact-checking, [read more]
#TakeBackTheTech: 16 days of activism vs gender-based violence, Nov 25 to Dec 10
Take Back the Tech! leads several campaigns at various points in the year, but their biggest annual campaign takes place during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence from November 25 to [read more]
Minimizing barriers + maximizing inclusion in entrepreneurship
This article was first published at the Sunday Business & IT of the Manila Times. Entrepreneurship is a positive force that drives innovation, creates wealth and improves lives in communities. I [read more]
A demand for urgent legislation of Positive and Non-Violent Discipline Bill
There is urgent need for stakeholders to come together in promoting positive discipline through the launching of a petition to gain pronounced support from the public in the advocacy for the positive [read more]
Political dynasties, rich and powerful continue to dominate party-list race
Many of the 182 party-list groups in the 2019 elections may be classified as (1) those with links to political dynasties or officials already elected in other positions; (2) those representing [read more]
Online verification training course: train ourselves to be savvy news consumers
First Draft launches its online verification training course. The course is designed as an introduction that anyone can use to quickly improve their digital literacy skills. Fake news or misleading [read more]
State of World Population 2018: The power of choice
The power to choose the number, timing and spacing of children can bolster economic and social development. Ensuring the reproductive rights to choose the family size, timing and spacing of children [read more]
Political dynasties, a dominant theme of every Philippine election
Political dynasties have become one of the dominant themes of every Philippine election since the end of Martial Law, but more so in the past decade. For the upcoming election on May 2019, many of [read more]
Can we trust politicians with the public purse if they are so epal ?
(Download the ebook on Basic Guide to the Laws and Rules Governing Election Finance in the Philippines.) “Can we trust them with the public purse?.” This was a question posed in [read more]
Media literacy, critical thinking as taught in a private college
English courses have evolved from the time I studied in the seventies. I recall my English subject centered on grammar and Literature and didn’t dwell much on critical thinking. Writing essays [read more]
Fact checking anonymous warnings
This was first published at the Manila Times, Sunday Business & IT on September 16, 2018 , a day after Typhoon Ompong hit the Philippines. Fake news or misleading stories have something in [read more]
Emergency Preparedness: The Go bag, Tropical Cyclone, Storm surge and Floods
I mentioned in my previous post that aside from being alert to weather bulletins, a family needs to have a preparedness plan during emergencies and a survival kit, which can just be a huge backpack [read more]
Five ways to use social media and technology for disaster preparedness
I am republishing my article that was published at the Manila Times on July 22, 2018 because of anonymous weather alerts getting the rounds of private messages. As Inday Varona said in her Facebook [read more]
Human Rights is the very essence of Man’s Humanity
“No cause is more worthy than the cause of human rights… they are what makes a man human. Deny them and you deny man’s humanity.” — Jose W. Diokno I refer to the utterly controversial [read more]
On Inquirer’s takedown of Pepsi Paloma stories, a dangerous precedent
A few weeks ago, Senator Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III requested Inquirer.net to take down articles linking him to the rape and killing of ’80s star Pepsi Paloma. Sotto said “these [read more]
So why was Babae Ako influential in driving news?
Time identified “The Women of #BabaeAko” as the 25 most influential people on the internet. The contenders were evaluated by looking at their global impact on social media and their [read more]
Geopol experts see risks in China’s Belt Road Initiative hype
Geopolitical experts warned of risks amid hyped opportunities in China’s Belt Road Initiative (BRI) during a recent forum in Makati. The Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) recently held a roundtable [read more]
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