Is it possible to promote good governance when facts don’t come first?
As Filipinos have seen in recent years, disinformation drowns out facts, diverts public attention from important issues, and degrades the value of honesty and integrity.
In the May 2022 elections, we saw how social media was used to spread false information and propaganda in an attempt to boost certain candidates and discredit their rivals.
Until now, false claims and accusations remain rampant in communities as purveyors of false information, vloggers, and even artists have also been tapped to shape public perception. This has dulled our community’s ability to emphatize on certain issues.
This is why several newsrooms and organizations have launched fact-checking efforts to combat the spread of false information online. #FactsFirstPH, an initiative awarded as Most Innovative and Impactful Collaboration at Global Fact 9, is one of the pioneering movements around the world committed to promoting truth in the public space and maximizing the impact of fact-checking by exacting accountability from those who harm it with lies.
What can individuals and communities do to fight disinformation and demand good governance? How exactly can fact-checking help uphold transparency and accountability under a new administration? Why is fact-checking critical to good governance?
To answer these questions and more, join us in our fact-checking webinar titled “Why fact-checking is critical to good governance,” on Friday, August 26, at 4 pm.
This is part of Rappler’s civic engagement arm MovePH’s series of fact-checking webinars which aim to teach participants about the current online landscape, spot and combat disinformation online, and learn about similar initiatives to help spread facts.
The webinar will feature the following speakers:
- Gemma Mendoza- Rappler head of digital services
- Loreben Tuquero- Rappler researcher-writer
- Francisco Jayme Guiang- Akademiya at Bayan Kontra Disimpormasyon at Dayaan (ABKD) Network lead convenor and University of the Philippines-Diliman assistant history professor
This webinar is supported by Friedrich Naumann Foundation and is co-presented by Cauayan City National High School-Main; CBSUA – Federation of Supreme Student Council; Kilos Novo Ecijano; Partido State University College of Education Student Council; Partido State University Federation of Student Councils; and YOUTeacH Philippines Bicol.
Here’s how you can register for Rappler Events:
Registration is open until August 25 at 5 pm. If you signed up past the deadline or have any questions about the event, you may send an email to move.ph@rappler.com.
Registered participants will receive a confirmation email from MovePH on or before August 25. – Rappler.com