With just a tap on one’s computer, tablet, or mobile phone, one can access millions of information anytime, anywhere. But how can people be sure that the information accessed is true? Accurate? Along with the plethora of genuine information is the proliferation of fake news/information/scams? How can we prevent becoming victims of fake news and scams that can have strong impact in our lives and in our community?
These are some of the questions that shall be addressed in the OPEN Talk episode “Media Literacy: Iwasan Maging Biktima ng Fake News”, which shall be aired on 16 June 2021, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Joining the OPEN Talk discussion are:
- Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Director, Office of Public Affairs and Office of Gender Concerns, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University
- Dir. Marita A. Carlos, Division Director, Applied Communication Division, DOST- PCAARRD, Los Banos, Laguna
Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez of UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, moderates the talk.
Catch this OPEN Talk episode at networks.upou.edu.ph/opentalk or at https://www.facebook.com/UPOpenUniversityNetworks
This is co-organized by the UPOU Multimedia Center with the UPOU Office of Public Affairs.
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The University of the Philippines Open University joins the entire UP System in mourning the passing of Dr. Francisco "Dodong" Nemenzo, Jr., who served as the 18th President of the University of the Philippines from 1999 to 2005. A political scientist, professor, and radical educator, he was known for his strong nationalist and anti-imperialist views and his lifelong commitment to the University.Dr. Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo, who served as the 18th president of the University of the Philippines (UP) from 1999 to 2005, passed away on Dec. 19, 2024, at age 89. This was announced in a Facebook post by Ms. Lian Nemenzo-Hernandez![]()
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Born in Cebu City on February 9, 1935, UP President Nemenzo, fondly known as “Dodong,” lived a life rich in thought, action, and impact. A political scientist, professor, and radical educator, he was known for his strong nationalist and anti-imperialist views, as well as his lifelong commitment to the University.![]()
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Read more about President Nemenzo's legacy here: up.edu.ph/a-legacy-of-ideals-and-conviction-dr-francisco-dodong-nemenzo-18th-up-president-89/
