School’s Socioeconomic Filter

their luxury of time in choosing clothes, and avoiding prejudice from other fellow students.

mation that is not intended to cause harm, should not be tolerated in journalism.

During the 2022 Presidential Elections, disinformation was rampant, creating an uneven playing field. The spread of falsehoods, such as the “golden era” of the Marcos dictatorship, is part of an intentional strategy to manipulate, cause damage or guide people, organizations, and countries in the wrong direction. It often stems from the truth but is exaggerated in a way that misleads and causes potential harm.

To address the problem of misinformation, it is essential to promote media literacy and critical thinking.

People need to be taught how to evaluate the information they encounter and distinguish between credible and unreliable sources. People often convince someone by way of words; where we decorate our intentions with sugar-coated truth. Scammers are good examples of this, either in getting our trust or deceiving our expectations. This is mal-information, it stems from the truth but is often exaggerated in a way that misleads and causes potential harm. But the sad thing is, they often succeed in their intentions.

In addition, there is a role for governments and other organizations to play in combating misinformation. Governments can invest in public awareness campaigns and provide funding for independent fact-checking organizations. They can also regulate social media platforms to ensure that they are not being used to spread false information or propaganda. Finally, individuals have a responsibility to be vigilant about the information they share and to only share allegations. Legislators, economists, and experts have pointed out many shortcomings and problems with the MIF bill.

When it comes to investing, there is one golden rule: do not invest in anything you cannot afford to lose.

Some argue that MIF is at odds with democratic principles, and such highrisk investments raise queries about liability.

The House Bill does not spell out a clear liability measure and distribution.

Uncertainty exists as to how the Philippine pool of hundreds of billions of pesos will be protected or invested in the MIF transparently, securely, and responsibly amid the economic recession. The Philippines could end up investing in risky assets or commodities instead of focusing on stable growth areas like infrastructure projects or education initiatives. Therefore, it is essential to ask whether the Philippines can afford to blindly trust the promises of the MIF, or will it lead to greater financial peril for its citizens?

Breaking Barriers, Building Brighter Futures

Drumroll

One of life’s most important aspects is the pursuit of education. Education is what grants us power. Any society’s social culture relies on the education of its people, and education is the only thing that can reform society and make it civilized. Only through education can a nation produce an effective workforce and productive citizens who will contribute to its development. Education is the foundation of a society’s future, and a lack of access to quality education has far-reaching consequences. Unfortunately, in the Philippines, millions of children are struggling with what is known as “learning poverty” – a tragedy that demands immediate action.

Learning poverty is not just poverty in the Philippines that affects education, but poverty in quality education itself.

As a new Marcos administration sits to serve the country, a new set of provisions will be embedded to have an appropriate supervision of its people. As President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos took his SONA (State of the Nation Address), he firmly emphasized his yearning for his beloved country. However, in disguise of this “patriotism” arose a new nightmare for students, the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).With adverse effects and dangers, such as the use of firearms and the pressure of the K-12 curriculum, the reverberating echoes of students for reconsideration of the law never ceases to end – as many learners view this envision as a possible obstacle for their growth and success.

There are some people who are not physically and mentally capable, and financially unstable, making them unfit for this program. Despite the fact that many aspects are clear, they still continue with the implementation, having callous and little regard for the old. With how anger that is out of control draws pessimists, curious minds are difficult to hold up in the face of setbacks. In this nation where gullible mindsets still permeate, hazing, injuries, or even death could result under this enactment. Proof is clear, and despite the fact that this act is not yet out of the provision, numerous crimes were covered up and timed to work in their advantage. Ruining the country’s peace and order, people don’t trust the country’s local officers. It does the opposite—or much worse— of revitalizing the nationalism and goodwill of the nation.