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The ‘constant 47% ratio’ explained

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May 11

Seriously, we debunked these charges of election fraud based on ratios before. If you're looking for fraud, look elsewhere. || The ‘constant 47% ratio’ explained rappler.com/nation/electio #PHVote

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Although constant vote ratios throughout the unofficial count are not indicative of election cheating, there have been several reported incidents of alleged fraud, voter suppression, and other cases...

May 9

BREAKING. Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte lead the presidential and vice presidential race based on unofficial-partial results as of May 9, 2022, 8:37 pm. 46.93% of precincts have transmitted votes. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteResults: rplr.co/PHVoteUPDATES

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WATCH: Drone shots of that record-breaking 780,000 “Kakampinks” who attended the miting de avance of the Robredo-Pangilinan, a massive show of force on the last day of the 2022 campaign period. #PHVote #WeDecide 🎥: VP Leni Media Bureau | via

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HAPPENING NOW: Rappler’s panel discussion for the miting de avance of presidential, VP bet is now live! #PHVote #WeDecide Watch here: youtu.be/sf-0cSRiMfs

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JUST IN: Reelectionist senator Migz Zubiri has been removed from the Senate slate of presidential candidate VP Leni Robredo, her spokesman Barry Gutierrrez says. This is due to Zubiri openly endorsing the late dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. #PHVote #WeDecide |

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Far Eastern University - WRECKordings: How Distorted Online...

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JUST IN: Senatorial aspirant Rodante Marcoleta, infamously known for pushing for the shutdown of broadcast giant ABS-CBN in 2020, withdraws from the senatorial race, the Comelec confirms. #PHVote #WeDecide | via

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Part of #FactsFirstPH series of webinars, #WRECKordingsPH, can be rewatched here:

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19K views, 4 likes, 6 loves, 0 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Far Eastern University: WRECKordings: How Distorted Online Information Manipulates Perceptions Presented by the FEU...

On who is Marcos Jr.'s target audience, Muyot's study shows that most videos are those in Tagalog and feature vloggers speaking Tagalog. As well as a trend in kalye survey-styled videos, implying that the audience may be the same kind featured in these videos.

On who is Marcos Jr.'s biggest threat based on his study, Muyot argues that it is: VP Leni Robredo, Manny Pacquiao, and Isko Moreno.

Ressa adds that: this was because the data was brought to light and now the context has changed. She stresses that we must keep giving them the data and keep pressuring them to act.

The next question is for Maria Ressa, on how we can pressure tech giants to act on mis- and dis-information. Ressa: In 2016, when we first handed them the data, they did not know about it... But we are seeing them act now.

On the effects of the pandemic on the spread of misinformation. Ramos mentions the flood of information has negatively impacted the youth sector and has favored the spread of misinformation.

During the open forum the first question is whether other presidential camps have employed similar tactics as that of Bongbong Marcos. Based on his review of videos with more than 100k views: "Wala po tayong nakikitang videos from other camps na tinitira yung other candidates."

Ramos adds that the youth sector needs to engage in purposeful dialogue, and not let emotions take the lead. She cites that we see a lot of youth engaging in angry or argumentative discussions online.

Ms. Ross Ahnel Ramos encourages the youth sector that we should read as much as we can that we should go beyond the headlines.

Ramos adds that teachers have now become fact checkers and have joined the fight against disinformation, especially in this election cycle.

Ms. Ross Ahnel Ramos, is the next panelist. She is the FEU Institute of Education Student Council Chairperson.

Fabella argues that we need to declutter the curriculum to make space for students to learn and make mistakes and explore the process of verification. As well as the need for more resources for students.

He also stresses the need for libraries and how they should be the first place we go to verify information.

Fabella mentions that the easy answer to the debate on Martial Law is to simply add more of it to the curriculum. In addition, he adds the need for teachers to be professional gatekeepers and the need for teacher training.

Dr. Vicente Fabella, President of Jose Rizal University, will be speaking on the main presentation as well as on how schools can nurture critical thinking skills.

Esguerra adds that TikTok must not be a ground that we will yield. He cites the number of self-proclaimed historians spreading false information. And the need for academics to come into these platforms and correct misinformation.

Is fact-checking enough? Christian Esguerra argues that it may not be enough to combat the reach of disinformation.

Esguerra: From revisionism there is a distortion then there is denialism. He adds that denialism has become so rampant and affects even 'political kingpins and state actors.'

is our first panelist for today's webinar. He prefaces his reaction by posing the question 'can you imagine a vote informed by a lie.'

In closing, Muyot argues to 'give attention to better uses for technology.' This involves building communities around better content creators, those that use their platform for social good.

"Whoever is behind these videos, if this is a coordinated effort, they are trying to cover all bases." - On the efforts to push for BBM, as well as to claim that he was cheated in previous elections and that he might be cheated again.

Muyot: They also try to pit the candidates and the supporters of other candidates against each other to 'clear the path' for Bongbong Marcos.

The other strategy is to discredit non-BBM scenarios. This includes the promotion of criticisms of the other presidential candidates.

In Muyot's research, he identifies the "BBM-verse." This consists of three objectives: 1. Shame critics of BBM 2. Endear BBM to the public 3. Sow discord between other candidates

LOOK: Pacquiao leads in terms of alternative videos-- videos created by non-traditional media organizations, or simply, videos made by content creators. An example, being vloggers commenting on public events.

LOOK: Muyot's research finds that a spike in candidate interest was seen on YouTube this election season. This shows that the platform is a source that Filipinos use to learn more about their candidates.

He adds that it is in the classrooms wherein we can increase our ability to spot fake news. In particular, during 'Araling Panlipunan' classes.

Mr. Muyot argues that despite critical thinking skills, it is not enough to discern the truth. The prerequisite is the need for facts--which is growing more challenging to accept in a post-truth world.

Our first speaker is Mr. Muyot, a technical consultant with the FEU. His talk will be on "Narratives and Tactics in Alternative Online Videos" Here is a link to his full text presentation: publicpolicy.feu.org.ph/articles/narra

Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler and Nobel Peace Prize laureate quickly says hi to the attendees of today's webinar.