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I may have struggles occasionally but in the midst of a pandemic like COVID 19, clean information is
vital. It may be normal to feel panic especially seeing the increasing people who get infected but we have
to believe the fact that there are recognized experts like epidemiologists, immunologists, and specialists
who work hand in hand to contain the virus. At this digital age, it is easy to create media but only few
who pay attention to the source of information. Thus, false information may always come out anytime.
Nonetheless, media literacy is a necessary skill in the digital age.

Indeed, to be called literate is not simply being able to read and write. But it is how you comprehend,
digest and mince the meaning of words you receive and be able to convey true information to others. This

is how media literacy teaches us, to be more accountable because this can make us a better and a well-
informed individual.

Ms. Lether Lugo Ageas
School Librarian
Philippines

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