WATCH: Senator Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros emphasized the importance of media and information literacy (MIL) not only in politics but also in protecting children, particularly amid concerns over school violence in the Philippines. | @bworldph
She also discussed the concept of “nihilistic violent extremism,” which experts define as a loose online subculture that glorifies violence, chaos, and destruction without traditional political or religious goals. | @bworldph
She raised the issue in the context of reported incidents of gun violence in several schools across the Philippines. | @bworldph
Closing remarks from MediaQuest Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan to cap off MILCON 2026: GenSyc. |
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TikTok Ph Head of Public Policy Yves Gonzales says a job that involves human relationships and connection is resistant to AI.
“Like coming here, I can’t ask Gemini AI to come for me.” he said when asked by a student what job is resistant to AI and vice versa. | @bworldph
LOOK: Senator Risa Hontiveros, broadcast journalist Ces Drilon, and Mayor Joy Belmonte arrive at the Quezon City Meeting, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) Center on Thursday, November 5. | @bworldph
Sen. Hontiveros and Mayor Belmonte are set to speak for the conference GenSync: Building Digital Balance Across Generations. | @bworldph
LOOK: ThinkaMuna Pilipinas introduces student leaders from different universities who will champion media and information literacy (MIL) and critical thinking among the youth. | @bworldph
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The participating institutions include De La Salle University–Dasmariñas Basic Education Division, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute,| @bworldph
Far Eastern University Institute of Arts and Sciences (IAS) Department of Communication, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, and De La Salle Santiago Zobel School. | @bworldph
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LOOK: Philippines is selected as host of UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2027 which will be held in Quezon City, according to UNESCO representative Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa. | @bworldph
The announcement was made during her message in GenSyc: Building Digital Balance Across Generations at MICE Center, Quezon City Hall on Thursday, November 5. | @bworldph
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Conference holds GenSync; Building Digital Balance Across Generations at MICE Center, Quezon City Hall on Thursday, November 5.
Mr. Ricky P. Vargas, President and CEO of MediaQuest opens the program, | @bworldph
Ms. Sy-Kho said learners are intellectuals in school but are affected by contents they consume online. | @bworldph
Dr. Yee said screen time affects the learning development of the students and that there is only a specific amount of hours allowed. While color coding of books and learning materials help learners. | @bworldph
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