The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) continues to scale up its Maging Mapanuri Media and Information Literacy (MIL) campaign through the pilot run of its Training of Trainers and Module Review, held from March 18 to 21 at Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Manila.
Forty educators from NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao participated in the four-day training designed to enhance MIL teaching competencies and refine the learning modules.
“Today, we’re not just fighting misinformation—we are building a culture of critical thinking that will serve us for generations,” said Assistant Secretary Faith De Guia, recognizing the pivotal role that teachers play in shaping future generations. The communication-focused MIL training manual aims to serve as a practical and comprehensive resource for educators, complement the existing curriculum, and provide clear strategies for teaching MIL in ways that resonate with learners of all ages.
Throughout the pilot run, teachers engaged in hands-on workshops and discussions led by leading MIL practitioners—Ms. Melinda Quiñones, Mr. Paolo Ordonio, and Mr. Marlon Nombrado—who shared their expertise and real-world experiences in the field.
The training covered essential topics such as identifying credible sources, analyzing media messages, and encouraging responsible digital behavior. The activity also conducted a collaborative module review to help ensure that the modules are theoretically sound, classroom-tested, and contextually relevant.
“They need you—not just to give them answers, but to teach them how to question. Not just to fill their heads with knowledge, but to sharpen their ability to discern,” Assistant Secretary Patricia Kayle Martin said in her closing message.
The Training of Trainers and Module Review marks a crucial step in the PCO’s broader MIL strategy. By investing in teacher capacity, the government ensures that the values of truth, integrity, and discernment are embedded in the learning journey of every Filipino student—arming them with the skills to resist manipulation and misinformation in today’s fast-evolving digital world.
