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Eradication of disinformation is impossible. All that we can do is mitigate it. Media and information
literacy is a very important and effective action for us to be vigilant and well-informed
citizens. Reviewing the content of the information, evaluating and looking for suspicious angles in the
information, and checking for the source of information can slow the flight of disinformation—this will

greatly help the limping truth regain its strength and speed.

Vince Ervin V. Palcullo
Librarian
Philippines

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