[OPINION] From campus reporting to community impact: My Rappler journalism fellowship story

Campus journalist Jerry Yubal Jr. of Baybay, Leyte, reflects on his experience and learnings after completing his Aries Rufo journalism fellowship

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While this may seem like a modest victory to some, I learned in the process of investigating this story that the impact of disinformation in social media platforms like TikTok is closer than you think. It’s likely already affecting your families, friends, and personal networks.

I’m from Leyte, so I only have a few connections when getting information from key establishments in the metro like the Department of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and TikTok. I sent out over 20 interview requests to various professionals, including medical experts, linguists, historians, and TikTok influencers. Not all would respond, and waiting could be infuriating, especially with a deadline to beat.

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