Throughout the course of time and evolution, the world has landed in an era where on the one hand science and technology prevail and on the other hand highly polished political systems reign. Both of them run parallel as in times of political movements, social media platforms become replete with campaigns making the citizens able to get access to information hence preparing them for selecting the right candidate for the right position. This amalgamation places the nation on the path of progress and prosperity.
The prevailing predicament in the Philippines provides insight into empowerment through social media platforms amid elections held in 2022. Philippians, specifically youngsters, actively participated in political campaigns by utilizing social media platforms for the provision of valid and reliable information. This fight against disinformation during election campaigns is of paramount significance because once disinformation spreads, it severely affects the true spirit of elections which determines not only the future of the nation but also the victory against those sinister entities or anti-state actors who spread pseudo-information. On the other hand, in countries like the Philippines, where masses, by fighting disinformation on the grounds of social media ensure the election of deserving candidates via political movements and elections. Unquestionably, this activity contributes to building a nation.
Additionally, the purpose of utilizing social media platforms during the elections campaigns is to make the general masses aware of the repercussions of their decision-making on the future of the country. It makes sure that disinformation and revisionism do not prevail. Furthermore, it keeps the folks updated about the ongoing political, social, and economic predicaments hence rationalizing and strengthening their power of decision-making for a better future.
The provision of further solutions to this problem of disinformation amid political movements will, to the great extent, corroborate the soul of democracy and fair elections. The following steps will surely help the people out in this morass: firstly, if people support or volunteer in such organizations which secure lucid and transparent elections, it will become much harder and almost impossible for the disinformation to grow its roots in society. Secondly, alternative participation on social media against pseudo-information empowers people to get correct knowledge and base their decisions on valid data. Thirdly, the imposition of strict legal actions against the culprits, who impart false information in such a critical time when the pioneers of country alternatives are elected, will ameliorate if not eradicate the conundrum.