With four episodes remaining, Voltes V was banned by the Marcos dictatorship on August 27, 1979 for what's supposedly its "harmful effects" among children. Many believed that the Marcos regime banned it due to its theme inspired by the French Revolution, where the people rebelled against the dominant authority. What media theory best describes this incident of banning an anime that fights an oppressive authority?

• MODERNIZATION / DEVELOPMENT THEORY

• CULTURAL IMPERIALISM

• BRETTON WOODS PARADIGM

Answer explanation

The prevailing theme of Voltes V is inspired by the French Revolution, where the people rebelled against the dominant authority. The Marcos dictatorship realized this

"Weak" is originally sung by American R&B girl trio SWV. R&B or "rhythm and blues" is a result of the migration of African-Americans to urban centers during the early 20th century and a reflection of a society accepting more equality. The presence of R&B is best explained by which media theory?

• CULTURAL IMPERIALISM

• CULTURAL PLURALISM

• CULTURAL ISOLATIONISM

Which of the following is the real news?

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'Erratum' is released by news outlets to correct a false information. What kind of false information does this erratum wish to correct?

• DISINFORMATION

• MISINFORMATION

• MAL-INFORMATION

South Korea uses its "soft power" or its culture in influencing other countries. An example of this is when former South Korean President Moon Jae-in brought with him famous celebrities in the opening ceremony of the Korea-China Economic and Trade Partnership in Beijing on 2017. These celebrities are South Korean actress Song Hye-Kyo and which Korean boy group?

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Answer explanation

Bringing the South Korean celebrities was President Moon's way to "revive bilateral economic exchanges" with China after Seoul's deployment of anti-missile defense earlier in 2017.

Because of global media, our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) now have the ability to access local contents from the Philippines, lessening their homesickness.

In the movie, "Anak", portraying the life of Josie, an OFW, what is the country where this character of Vilma Santos worked as a domestic helper?

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What is the title of this music which served as one of the songs commemorating EDSA People Power I?

• HANDOG NG PILIPINO SA MUNDO

• BAYAN KO

• MAGKAISA

This famous social media challenge in 2014 aimed to raise awareness and funds for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS?

• Water Falls Challenge

• Ice Bucket Challenge

• Earth Day Challenge

One of the famous PPop or Pinoy Pop groups today is SB19, which was formed by the entertainment company, ShowBT. ShowBT is from which country?

• JAPAN

• SOUTH KOREA

• CHINA

What type of false information is this?

• MISINFORMATION

• DISINFORMATION

• MAL-INFORMATION