G12 MEDIA & INFORMATION LITERACY MIL

Activity Sheet No. 1 Date: October 5-9, 2020

Learning Competency & Code: describes how communication is affected by media and information
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32 arrested over ‘fake’ COVID-19 news

By CNN Philippines Staff
Published Apr 6, 2020 3:47:04 PM

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 6) — Authorities have arrested 32 people across the country for
allegedly spreading fake news about the coronavirus disease on social media.
The Philippine National Police said that by posting false information on COVID-19, the suspects
have caused panic among people.
The accused are now facing charges of violating "Unlawful Use of Means of Publication and
Unlawful Utterances” under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code, the PNP said.
The penalties of "arresto mayor" or imprisonment of one month and a day to six months, and a
fine ranging from ₱40,000 to ₱200,000, shall be imposed upon "any person who by means of printing,
lithography, or any other means of publication shall publish or cause to be published as news any false
news which may endanger the public order, or cause damage to the interest or credit of the State,”
according to Article 154.
Police said the suspects are from Quezon City, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas,
CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Western Visayas. Zamboanga Peninsula, and CARAGA Region.
They said complaints have been filed for preliminary investigation for all 32 suspects, from
March 9 to April 5.
PNP also warned the public against spreading any form of disinformation “that may affect
overall unified response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
It said that it will be “relentless in taking countermeasures on misinformation and spread of fake
reports by conducting cyber patrol operations on social media and other online platforms.”
The Bayanihan Law which grants President Rodrigo Duterte additional powers to address the
COVID-19 crisis also contains a provision which punishes those who create or spread false information
about the viral disease.
Questions:
Based on the news article:

What is a fake news? Answer: _______________________________________________________

How many are arrested for spreading fake news about COVID 19? Answer: ___________________

What is the basis for arresting those spreading fake news? Answer: _____________________

Why is spreading fake news about COVID 19 be stopped? Answer: ______________________

I. LESSON CONTENT : Introduction to Media and Information Literacy -MIL

A. MIL stands for Media and Information Literacy- refers to the essential competencies and skills that
allow citizens to engage with media and other information providers effectively and develop critical
thinking and life-long learning skills to socialize and become active citizens. (UNESCO MIL Curriculum
for Teachers)

B. Information Literacy IL- Refers to the abilities to recognize when information is needed and to
locate, evaluate, effectively use, and communicate information in its various formats. (UNESCO MIL
Curriculum for Teachers)

C. Technology Literacy TL-The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to
locate, evaluate, use and create information. It also refers to the ability to understand and use
information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers and to
a person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment. Digital literacy includes the ability
to read and interpret media, to reproduce data and images through digital manipulation, and to evaluate
and apply new knowledge gained from digital environments. (University of Illinois)

I. EXAMPLES
A. Media & Information Literacy MIL- Listening to a Radio News Program and Interact
with the anchor through the station’s official FB page or text line and hotline numbers

B. Information Literacy IL- Bayan Patroller of ABS CBN

C. Technology Literacy TL- A student exploring functions,apps of his gadget

II. SELF LEARNING ACTIVITY

*DJ NG AKING RADYO

1. What is the CALL letters of the radio station you are listening to? Example DXOC AM 1494 kHz
Answer: _________________________
2. What is the title of the radio program? Answer: ______________________
3. What is its time slot? Answer: _________________
4. Who is the anchor of that said radio program? Answer: ____________________
5. How did the radio anchor apply MIL, IL, & TL in his radio program? Answer:
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Teacher’s Name & Contact No.:

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