Many people across the globe have their eyes on the Philippines as they are curious about the country’s misinformation and disinformation problems and how these can be solved, former vice president Leni Robredo said. | GabrielLaluINQ
“They are asking if we see a way forward and to show them this way. I wish we know the solutions to these problems. Those whom we have engaged have shown particular interest in misinformation and influence operations in the Philippines. We are, after all considered, unfortunately, ground zero for such phenomena,” she added.
“What others call us is a petri dish for those who weaponize social media to spread lies, control the flow of information, erode our trust in each other and in our institutions, polarize society, and dismantle the structures for meaningful public discourse. It’s saddening, isn’t it?” she added. She relayed that the study showed a worrying trend — that there is a concerted effort with some public relations teams to push the agenda of politicians.
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