The Stratbase Consultancy Group-commissioned survey, which involved 1,800 adult respondents nationwide with a ±2 percent margin of error, showed that 59 percent said fake news is a serious problem on social media platforms such as Facebook, X and Youtube while 62 percent said it is a serious problem in traditional media such as television, radio and newspapers.
The survey also showed that 20 percent do not consider fake news in social media as serious and 21 percent are undecided if it is serious or not, resulting in a net rating of +39 (percent of serious minus percent of not serious).
The same poll showed that 18 percent said fake news in traditional media is not serious, while 21 percent were undecided, which resulted in a net score of +44.
Stratbase President Dindo Manhit said the results highlight a troubling reality that “fake news remains a serious threat in the Philippines, both online and in traditional media, especially during elections.
“Filipinos must remain vigilant, verify sources, and think critically before believing or sharing news. Sinister actors, especially this election season, will exploit misinformation to sway votes. Do not let them. A well-informed electorate is the strongest defense against deception and electoral fraud,” he added.
The survey also showed that 38 percent of the respondents “seldom” see or read fake news or wrong information on TV, radio, or social media, while 28 percent said they “sometimes” see or read fake news or wrong information.
Seven percent said they “never” see any fake news or wrong information in either traditional or social media, while 27 percent said they “often” see or read fake news or wrong information on TV, radio, or social media.
The SWS also found that 43 percent said they find it “somewhat difficult” to know whether the news or information they watched, heard, or read is fake or wrong, while 22 percent said it is “very difficult.”
MAJORITY of Filipinos said that fake news is a serious problem in social media and traditional media platforms, a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) held from February 15 to 19 showed.
The Stratbase Consultancy Group-commissioned survey, which involved 1,800 adult respondents nationwide with a ±2 percent margin of error, showed that 59 percent said fake news is a serious problem on social media platforms such as Facebook, X and Youtube while 62 percent said it is a serious problem in traditional media such as television, radio and newspapers.
The survey also showed that 20 percent do not consider fake news in social media as serious and 21 percent are undecided if it is serious or not, resulting in a net rating of +39 (percent of serious minus percent of not serious).
The same poll showed that 18 percent said fake news in traditional media is not serious, while 21 percent were undecided, which resulted in a net score of +44.
Stratbase President Dindo Manhit said the results highlight a troubling reality that “fake news remains a serious threat in the Philippines, both online and in traditional media, especially during elections.
“Filipinos must remain vigilant, verify sources, and think critically before believing or sharing news. Sinister actors, especially this election season, will exploit misinformation to sway votes. Do not let them. A well-informed electorate is the strongest defense against deception and electoral fraud,” he added.
The survey also showed that 38 percent of the respondents “seldom” see or read fake news or wrong information on TV, radio, or social media, while 28 percent said they “sometimes” see or read fake news or wrong information.
Seven percent said they “never” see any fake news or wrong information in either traditional or social media, while 27 percent said they “often” see or read fake news or wrong information on TV, radio, or social media.
The SWS also found that 43 percent said they find it “somewhat difficult” to know whether the news or information they watched, heard, or read is fake or wrong, while 22 percent said it is “very difficult.”
