00:00The Philippine Information Agency called on the youth to fight against disinformation and misinformation
00:07related to the Sigalot in the West Philippine Sea.
00:10Here's the details of the national news report of Christian Andrade of PIA-Calabarzon.
00:16The Philippine Information Agency called on the youth to fight against the spread of disinformation and misinformation
00:25related to the Sigalot in the West Philippine Sea.
00:27Filipino youth have the strongest voice on social media.
00:33As Rizal said, the youth are the hope of the country.
00:38You are the generation that has access to the most information.
00:43And because of this, you also have the biggest responsibility
00:47to ensure that the truth will prevail.
00:51This is the message of PIA Director General Catherine De Castro
00:55to more than 500 youth who attended the West Philippine Sea Symposium in Calamba City, Laguna, Camacailan.
01:01De Castro emphasized that the role of youth in social media is important
01:06and they should ensure that the truth prevails and not fake news.
01:11Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard and the National Youth Commission
01:15encouraged the youth to fight against the spread of disinformation and misinformation related to the West Philippine Sea.
01:23As part of the symposium, the PIA launched the campaign
01:27Maging Mapanuri Media and Information Literacy
01:31which teaches the youth to be responsible in using social media.
01:36The Philippine Information Agency will continue to provide information to Filipino youth
01:42to be able to watch and be responsible online
01:45and support the government in advancing transparency on important issues, especially in the West Philippine Sea.
