MultisAl Push needed to develop PHL media, knowledge to read information, said MVP
The Philippines needs a multisectal approach to the development of media and information literacy (Mil), aimed at creating knowledgeable and critical thinking Filipinos, Media Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan said Onitsday, amid the growing threat of disform in the country.
“First, we need the government to eliminate Mark Mil as the main policy program, including social, educational, and Mediardquest Chairman Pangilinan said in his speech at the Philippine Mil Conference (Milcon) 2025.
“Secondly, we need the business sector, not media companies, but all companies that include Milinto their social practices,” he added, emphasizing the need to invest in wanttrains, tools, and workshops that train workers with Mil.
Universities and schools must also be responsible in shaping students who can “show courage AndThink carefully” to remind people that freedom of expression is responsibility, said Mrpangilikan.
“We always talk about nation building in terms of bridges, towers, fiber, power plants, iron and steel democracy is not one of those – the truth,” he said.
“Misled people will not advance, but informed people cannot be defeated,” he added.
By supporting “truth in media” through methods like Milcon, he hopes to empower Filipinos to see Filipinos who understand and trust media outlets and the content they consume. “At the end of the day, it will be a media buyer who will discuss this desire to know the truth in anything Way Adji, you see, he told reporters on the sidelines of the event.
“You have to choose what you believe to be true. It will be the guide for your life or your business,” he added.
Social media has emerged as the main source of information for people around the world, Noscojakarta Director Maki katsuno-Hayashikawa.
“Every day, people watch more than a billion hours of video on YouTube, and about 3 billion streenfacebook often as a source of information for 18 to 24-year-olds.” Around the world,” he added.
In the Philippines, a Reuters Institute report revealed that 66% of respondents use SocialMedia for news every week. The survey added that Facebook remains the ‘important’ medium for news in TheCountry, while smaller retailers and creators rely on Tiktok.
Not just trolls
Mediardquest Chief Oxerince Officer (CEO) and Cignal President Jane Jimenez-Basas said that the average number of Filipinos using Filipinos for news continues to fight the demand in the comment section, “he said in Cerspeech. “It is fighting the most complex threat of artificial media, deep, and algorithmic biasthat can fight political results and destroy trust in seconds.”
The media executive stressed that the latest literacy report from the Second Education Commission (EDCOM 2 2) reflects Millit’s situation.
“Without strong literacy and cognitive skills, these children are at greater risk of manipulation, manipulation, and failure to engage more with what they experience online and offline.”
Invisible Filipinos have doubled to 24.8 million in the last 30 years, according to the EDCOM 2 report.
The commission said the increase in active illiteracy stems from the involvement of the Department of Adeducation (correct) in many cooperatives, which diverted its focus from education.
Mr. Pangilinan also raised his concern about the literacy and husbandry gap and warned that deception could further exacerbate the situation.
“It’s a big problem, and it won’t help you to reduce the education budget and move it tosomevely as you take money from many and put it in the pockets of a few,” he said during the Apanel discussions.
“The temptation to cut is very high. Especially if you want to get some level of wealth in LifeLife,” he added.
Start at the top
Regarding dealing with deception in organizations, dealing with the problem must start at the “Top,” said Mr. Pangilinan.
“The solution is to start at the top because you can’t erase the illusion of another move,” he said. “Start with the big-ticket stuff. Forget about the little crimes first because it’s hard to deal with – it’s the end of the system.”
“If you start with a large amount first, then gradually work on the middle layer, then the lower one, this will take years … it’s too late,” it added.
It means that it was mentioned in an official statement on Tuesday that it needs “full and continuous funding” due to the mandate of all opportunities to face the challenges of the country to study the country.
“With the support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., we are aligning resources, reorienting, and focusing on what is most important – a rapid recovery,” it said.
The Department has proposed a budget of P928.52 billion for 2026 to address classroom shortages, student malnutrition, and lack of educational materials nationwide. – Almira Louise S. Martinez
