MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY (MIL)

OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES,
PROBLEMS AND ISSUES
How can media influence
the Economy, Education,
Society and Politics?
ECONOMY
ECONOMY
➢ monitoring of
investment in real time
through website at the
stock exchange.
ECONOMY
➢ businessman can easily
received notifications
about local and global
news which could affect
his investment.
ECONOMY
➢ influx of BPO
companies
responsible for
providing technical
support and customer
service agent.
 https://www.ecensus.com.ph/Default.aspx

ECONOMY
➢ it allows
government
agencies to improve
their services (NSO,
NBI, PASSPORT)
http://en.paperblog.com/how-to-apply-for-philippine-passport-online-1188603/
ECONOMY
➢ Government
agencies like DOT
and DA can inform
the public about
their program, new
policies and
http://web.tourism.gov.ph/

announcements.
 EDUCATION
➢ the use of modern
technology in
presenting lessons to
students.
https://www.ippinka.com/blog/touchpico-turn-anything-touchscreen/
 EDUCATION
➢ the use of
modern visual
aids when
discussing
lessons to young
learners.
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EDUCATION
➢ the use of
educational toys
that suit different
subject areas.
EDUCATION
➢ the use of CD
and DVD also
provide powerful
means to educate
the students.
EDUCATION
➢ the use of websites
gives an opportunity
to discuss about
school concerns.
SOCIETY
➢ TV commercial and
print advertisement
influenced the
people's perception
on certain things
like beauty.
SOCIETY
➢ TV program that
shows violence
may affect the
child’s behavior.
(E.g. Imbestigador,
SOCO)
SOCIETY
➢ TV dramas that usually
portrayed teenage love
may influence the youth
about their belief in
engaging to a serious
romantic relationship.
POLITICS
➢ easy access to the
latest local and
national news
wherever they are.
POLITICS
➢ Local officials use
media in informing
their constituents
about the upcoming
projects in their
community.
POLITICS
➢ Profiles and other
intimate details
about a public
servant can be
easily leaked and
shared online.
POLITICS
➢ citizen can use their
social account to appeal
to government
authorities regarding the
problem with their
locality ( e.g. crimes/road
construction)
POLITICS
➢ dissemination of useful
information on how to
prepare for disasters
can be uploaded on
websites and posted on
social media. (E.g.
Typhoon Yolanda)
THREATS AND RISKS FROM THE ABUSE AND
MISUSE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION
 Article III section 4 of the 1987
Philippine Constitution states that...
“No Law shall be passed abridging the freedom of
speech, of expression, of the press, or of the right of
the people peaceably to assemble and petition the
government for redress of grievances.”
LAWS AGAINST THE ABUSE AND MISUSE OF
MEDIA AND INFORMATION

Libel Sedition
Slander Contempt of Court
Anti-Obscenity Law Piracy
 LIBEL
-Article 355 of the revised penal code stated
“Libel can be committed in writing, printing and
other similar means.”

- the act of publishing a false statement that

causes people to have a bad opinion of someone.
( i.e Journalist commentary)
 SLANDER
-Article 358 of the revised penal code states that
“Slander refers to a malicious act of spreading
untrue statements about someone in a way that is
intended to cause harm.” (Misquotation and
Mislabeling)
 Slander and Libel laws also constitute policies against

Misquotation Mislabeling
• Refers to an act that uses idiomatic
• Refers to quoting someone for having
expression that put something or
said something, but without using the
someone’s credibility at stake. (i.e “fly by
exact words spoken.
night, Falling Star”)
• Quoting someone for something he did
• Mislabeling done by writing (Libel)
not say.
• Mislabeling expressed Verbally (Slander)
• Violates one’s honor under Title 13 Crime
Against Honor of the Revised Penal Code.
 ANTI-OBSCENITY LAW
(ARTICLE 201 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE)
▪ Immoral doctrines
▪ Obscene publications or exhibitions
▪ Indecent shows
▪ Materials that have content glorifying criminals
- Promote Violence, Lust or Pornography
- Offends a race or religion
- Promotes the use of prohibited drugs
- Encourages acts contrary to the law
- Public order, Morals, Good customs, established policies, lawful orders, decrees and edicts
 SEDITION
(ARTICLE 138 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE)
• Pertains to the subversive acts such as rebellion and
insurrection which incite people to go against the
government and resist its lawful authority and jurisdiction.
• Sedition Act 1901 was first passed during the American
period in the Philippines.
 Contempt of Court
(Section 1, Rule 71 of the Rules of Court)

• Refers to the disobedience to the court where a

person exhibited acts opposing the court’s authority,
justice and dignity.
 PIRACY
• Unauthorized distribution and reproduction of a
copyrighted material.
• Violation of the Anti-Camcording Act of 2010 or
Republic Act 10888.