In line with its ongoing commitment to fact-checking, members of UP Visayas iWrite attended a virtual workshop hosted by Agence France-Presse and supported by Tsek.ph on March 1 and 8.
According to iWrite adviser Dr. Zoilo S. Andrada Jr., he was invited by UP Diliman Associate Professors Dr. Diosa Labiste and Assistant Professor Yvonne Chua to join Tsek.ph.
A formal invitation was also sent to the Division of Humanities, prompting its participation.
“This is the reason why we are recognized as UPV Division of Humanities iWrite. As a new member of Tsek.ph, iWrite was invited to undergo a series of preparatory workshops on fact-checking,” Andrada said.
Tsek.ph is a collaborative fact-checking initiative launched in 2019 for Philippine elections, backed by the academe, media, and civil society to combat disinformation and provide the public with verified information.
AFP is an independent European news agency committed to truth, accuracy, and impartial coverage worldwide.