The not-so-casual cruelty in “We are the virus.”
One buzzword amid the COVID-19 pandemic that’s been gaining some attention is “ecofascism.” The term has been coming up in arguments against cynical posts that read a lot like Hugo…
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Please don’t scare and discourage people from taking COVID-19 tests
Now more than ever, we all need verified information on COVID-19. Fake news and fear-mongering will not only cause panic, but also discourage people to get tested when they experience…
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Is the COVID-19 advice you read real or fake? A discussion
The world is fighting against two things right now: the coronavirus and fake news about it. Since the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) was first recorded in Wuhan, we’ve seen false…
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A list of Mocha Uson’s fake news posts
Mocha Uson’s fake news hearing in the Senate had some quotable remarks from the blogger-slash-PCOO head. One of them was that she was also a victim of fake news. All…
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Instagram is done with fake comments, likes, and followers
Remember when Twitter purged their systems of bots and fake followers? What about when Facebook started clearing our feeds of fake news links? The latest social media platform to join the battle…
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How to Know If You’re Reading a Fake News Story in the Philippines
No one’s safe from fake news, especially when there are websites that rampantly spread them on social media. Good thing someone posted a Wikipedia list of 92 fake news pages…
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Fake News, Rape Jokes, and Victim Blaming Should Be Left in 2017
We know it’s still practically mid-December but we’re already thinking of how to prepare for the new year. The first on our to-do list: figuring out what to leave behind…
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Where Do We Draw the Line When It Comes to Women’s Sexual Harassment Allegations?
This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. Recently, an extremely good-looking man…
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How to Spot Fake News According to Karen Davila
Since last year, it seems like the recurring theme in the media and social media is pinpointing fake news. The “post-truth” era gave us misinformed articles spread across platforms and…
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Mocha Uson Doesn’t Know What Freedom of Speech Means
“It’s high time for you to decide kung gusto mong maging blogger o maging Asec,” (It’s high time for you to decide if you want to be a blogger or an assistant secretary) Sen.…
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