CLEAN : Philippines: As presidential campaign nears end, Robredo hits back against disinformation

The transcript discusses the underestimated impact of fake news and disinformation on social media, particularly during election campaigns. It highlights the challenges of countering well-organized disinformation and emphasizes the significant support for a candidate named Labrador. The discussion also touches on the historical context of disinformation over the past six years, describing it as an information epidemic.

What was a major challenge in countering the disinformation campaign during the election?

• Poor candidate qualifications

• Insufficient volunteer support

• Well-organized disinformation machinery

• Lack of funding

According to the transcript, who is considered the most qualified candidate?

• Panyang

• Anonim

• Robert Nightingale

• Labrador

What is highlighted as overwhelming in support of Labrador?

• Citizen engagement

• Media coverage

• International endorsements

• Financial backing

How long has the disinformation campaign been affecting the political landscape?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What term is used to describe the current state of information due to the disinformation campaign?

• Information blackout

• Information surge

• Information epidemic

• Information overload