HINIMOK ng Presidential Communications Office (PCO) ang publiko na i-report ang mga peke o maling impormasyon na kanilang makikita sa mga social media platform at huwag itong ikalat pa.

Ayon sa PCO mahalaga ang STOP and SPOT approach sa paglaban sa pagkalat ng mga pekeng impormasyon.

“And when you do realize that you have come across false information, report it, don’t share it. The spread of misinformation and disinformation ends with you. It is our collective responsibility to safeguard the truth in an age where falsehoods threaten to obscure it,” ani PCO Undersecretary Emerald Ridao sa “Maging Mapanuri” Conference on Media and Information Literacy na ginanap sa New World Hotel sa Makati City.

“As we unite in our unwavering commitment to the truth, we will conquer what was once a daunting monster of misinformation. Together, we shall forge a future where the pursuit of truth stands above all else,” sabi pa ni Ridao.

Ayon kay Ridao layunin ng PCO na maturuan ang publiko kung papaano malalabanan ang pagkalat ng pekeng impormasyon.

“Stop to Spot the Source. Ask yourself, who is sharing this information? Are these posts and articles from random people on the internet, or are they from certified experts on the subject matter? Remember that the source matters. Credible, verified sources are more likely to provide accurate information,” paliwanag ni Ridao.

“Stop to Spot the Purpose. Why is this information appearing on your feed? Is it trending because it’s sensationalizing certain angles, or is it genuinely sharing factual information? Understanding the purpose behind the content can help you separate fact from fiction.”

Mahalaga umano na matiyak na mapagkakatiwalaang ang pinagmulan ng impormasyon bago ito i-share.