John Ervin F.

Cubio
3IT-C

SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE PHILIPPINES

It has been noted that social networking is a way for people to engage and
communicate with friends and family. In actuality, Filipinos socialize 53 hours
each week, which is 11 hours more than the global average of 42 hours. Everyone
benefits from technology, but students will reap the most rewards since it helps
them stay organized, fosters social interaction among peers, and ultimately
shapes our future jobs. In response to the ongoing social unrest throughout the
world, young people have resorted to social media to voice their annoyance and
unhappiness. The Philippines is a good example of this, as youth activism has
moved to both physical and virtual streets as a result of young people there
having a significant social media presence.
With the rise of "fake news," fact-based journalism, and everything in between,
what was once a forum for the personal has evolved into a juxtaposition of selfies,
memes, and political messages. Particularly harsh comment sections have gotten
so bad that they've turned into cesspools full of trolls, threats, and belligerent
members of opposing political parties. Social media in the Philippines has
developed into a minefield of misleading information due to the volume of
material being sent there, whether on purpose or accidentally.
The proverb "think before you click share" couldn't be more true in today's
world. The cause of teaching media literacy to children has been taken up by
various groups in an effort to separate the misleading from the helpful.