The use of misleading posts and political machineries grounded in disinformation trails transcends provinces and continues to loom over the entire Bicol region
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Even now, Bayta said she is convinced that the late strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos’ dictatorship was the “golden age” of the Philippines — an era, she said, when people were supposedly well-fed and supported by the government.“Stories about how President Bongbong Marcos’ father’s time as president is much better than where we are now — I’ve read them on Facebook, especially the stories about the gold treasures,” Bayta said.
“The Department received reports on various social media posts from online groups and pages that contain announcements aimed to misinform the public about the AKAP program,” Ideally, the DSWD should be the only one to oversee the entire program. However, there are indications that politicians have used AKAP to bolster their popularity online and gain voters’ trust.
VOLUNTEERS. Youth-led organizations mobilizing volunteers in Albay continue to promote politicians in their outreach programs and online posts. TAYO Incorporated FacebookWith social media’s power to amplify mass deception and boost youth-led groups promoting politicians, Lucy , who volunteered for a youth group twice in 2018, shared the troubling reality behind the online portrayal of “charity causes.
“It was a breeding ground for little crocodiles and a training ground to turn public service into politicking. The volunteers eventually became student leaders, and they brought in more volunteers, supporters, and free labor. The cycle continues,” Lucy said. PROMOTE. Albay Action for Community Education shares a post blatantly promoting a politician’s banner program ‘Serbisyo Co.’ Co is aspiring Albay’s 2nd District congressional post. screenshot, Albay Action for Community Education FB
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