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Learning history: The importance of consuming factual information

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Teaching young people about history is a way to preserve the truthTeaching young people about history is a way to preserve the truthNo matter who you are, it is important to know and acknowledge the truth about our nation’s past. We learn history because history doesn’t stay behind us; it is a tool to help us understand the present, avoid mistakes and develop a path for a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable future for all, leaving no one behind. History teaches us why societies thrive while others fail. It shows us facts about wars. It tells us stories of how people changed nations for the better.

Now, more than ever, we need to fight for our history. We need to fight the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation to preserve the Philippines’ long struggle to achieve freedom.

Misinformation refers to the spread of false information regardless of the intent, while disinformation intends to deceive or mislead. Both of these involve sharing unverified information. With 92 million social media users in the Philippines as of January 2022, that is 82.4% of the entire population. Social media is a force to be reckoned with in terms of producing and consuming information. In addition, according to the 2019 National ICT Household Survey of the Department of Information and Communications Technology, 24% of households have communal cellphones and 23.8% have communal computers. With those figures, one can say that social media has the power to influence public opinion and twist the truth in a manner that is favorable to a number of people.

Before finding out how to counter fake news, we need to first understand why some people still refuse to accept the truth despite being presented with facts. It’s simple: humans are just wired to dismiss facts that do not fit their narrative, their worldview.

And then there is also “motivated reasoning.” It is what social scientists call the process of deciding what evidence to accept based on the conclusion one prefers, meaning those decisions have an intended purpose. And the denial of reality does not always stem from ignorance. We encounter a lot of well-educated people who are victims of misinformation and disinformation.

How do we filter our sources and learn how to welcome facts, even those that defy our own personal biases? Here are some tips:

Never share anything without fact checking. People rely on information that is directly available to them without being fully aware of the bigger picture. People tend to construct realities based on the snippets of stories they know. Part of fact checking is acknowledging cognitive biases that cause us to overlook relevant facts.

Trust only credible and legitimate sources/references. Social media platforms are not reliable sources of factual information. A source must be free from bias, evidence-based and is produced by a trustworthy author or organization.

Join public forums and watch debates. Public forums and debates are a great way to widen your insight while hearing stories from different people coming from different sectors of society. Being able to act as a “watcher” increases your ability to weigh the truth based on experiences and evidence.

Engage in healthy, open-minded and intelligent conversations. Don’t engage with online trolls. Instead, have healthy, open-minded and intelligent conversations. Being surrounded by people eager to learn and accept new information, even information that disagrees with yours, helps develop your intellectual humility.

Be okay with being corrected. Being wrong can be meaningful in sparking a dialogue. Instead of being overly defensive, try asking questions. Asking questions should be automatic when we don’t know something.

With the impending administration set to lead the Philippines, preserving our nation’s history is of utmost priority. Be an agent for truth. Learn the truth. Spread the truth.

To help the cause, please donate at https://jazzypay.com/merchant/BID-9886889. (Story/Photos by: Christine Sanchez)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:569

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

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Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

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‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

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Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:561

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

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ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4477

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:1230

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1130

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1284

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

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‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:1001

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:762

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:968

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1466

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1482

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1776

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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