MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to combat disinformation and “fake news” in the digital space, the government launched on Monday a Media and Information Literacy (MIL) campaign in partnership with different national agencies. Under the campaign, MIL will be integrated into the higher education curriculum, community-based training, and family-oriented programs. “MIL is therefore crucial in this digital age given the proliferation of disinformation and the need for individuals to be able to critically evaluate information,” De Vera said. The CHEd chief noted that MIL is an essential component of students’ and teachers’ learning and allows for equitable access to knowledge. Aside from the government agencies, social media giants Google, Meta, TikTok and X will also take part in the MIL campaign.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 15, 2023 01:44 UTC