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    The speaker discussed several issues relating to media in the Philippines, emphasizing the critical role of media in disseminating information to influence, entertain, and inform society. One major ethical problem impacting Filipino journalism is the prevalence of fake news on social media, which undermines the credibility of journalism. The speaker stressed the importance of distinguishing fake from truthful news. They also noted that journalists have an obligation to tell only the truth by being factual, conducting research, and obtaining multiple sources to ensure accurate reporting. Verifying information and refraining from spreading misinformation is important for citizens as well.

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    The speaker discussed several issues relating to media in the Philippines, emphasizing the critical role of media in disseminating information to influence, entertain, and inform society. One major ethical problem impacting Filipino journalism is the prevalence of fake news on social media, which undermines the credibility of journalism. The speaker stressed the importance of distinguishing fake from truthful news. They also noted that journalists have an obligation to tell only the truth by being factual, conducting research, and obtaining multiple sources to ensure accurate reporting. Verifying information and refraining from spreading misinformation is important for citizens as well.

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    The speaker discussed several issues relating to media in the Philippines, emphasizing the critical role of media in disseminating information to influence, entertain, and inform society. One major ethical problem impacting Filipino journalism is the prevalence of fake news on social media, which undermines the credibility of journalism. The speaker stressed the importance of distinguishing fake from truthful news. They also noted that journalists have an obligation to tell only the truth by being factual, conducting research, and obtaining multiple sources to ensure accurate reporting. Verifying information and refraining from spreading misinformation is important for citizens as well.

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    Orsolino, Erykah Gheil

    BSN – 218 November 26, 2021

    Learning task 1: Short-response answers


    1. What did the speaker discuss about the Philippine press and journalistic freedom?

    The speaker discussed a variety of pertinent issues relating to media in the Philippines, but one
    that stuck with me was the critical role media plays in society. They are the ones who
    disseminate information in an attempt to influence, entertain, and inform us. Media is used to
    disseminate knowledge throughout the world and their first obligation of a journalist is to tell only
    the truth. (American Press Institute. 2021. Additionally, we are accountable for strengthening
    and broadening our knowledge in order to accept and question the information we receive. 

    2. What are the ethical problems that negatively impact Filipino journalism in today’s time?

    One ethical problem that seriously affects Filipino journalism in today's time is the importance of
    being able to distinguish fake news from truthful news. I have seen a lot of fake news and a lot
    of Filipino people who have been fed on this type of click bait on Facebook, and it has been
    rampant and non stop, which is sad and frustrating because it has a negative impact on the
    credibility of Filipino journalism. As a citizen of the Philippines, we owe it to one another to
    understand and distinguish between fake and truthful news. Sharing information online is not
    automatic, as we have the ability to share and disseminate information online. We should all
    exercise caution when sharing information and verify the source of news. Put an end to the
    dissemination of erroneous information that contributes to confusion. (Weat, D. M. 2017) 
      
    3. How did the speaker relate the value of truth in journalistic practice? Why is it important?
     
    The speaker provides a brief overview of the fundamentals of truth telling, which is important in
    journalistic practice because it allows for more accurate reporting. When it comes to reporting
    news, factual accuracy and context are critical considerations. It is required to be factual, which
    means that the report must contain facts, research, and historical background information. Multi-
    sourcing is critical in truth-telling; sources for a report should not be limited to a single source at
    any point. For journalists, conducting research and interviewing experts are important pieces of
    advice.

    Reference:

    American Press Institute. (2021, July 15). The elements of journalism.


    https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/journalism-essentials/what-is-journalism/elements-
    journalism/

    West, D. M. (2017, December 18). How to combat fake news and disinformation. Brookings.
    https://www.brookings.edu/research/how-to-combat-fake-news-and-disinformation/

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