County Discussion Center organizes movie demonstration about deception, psychological well-being, and electoral knowledge before the 2025 polls
Prepping for the 2025 Philippine Elections: A Crusade Against Disinformation
Gear up for the much-anticipated May 12, 2025 Philippine elections as the Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) takes a stand against misinformation. On April 25, 2025, the college held 'The Escherian Stairwell Effect: A Film Screening + Forum on Disinformation, Mental Health, and Voter Literacy in the Digital Age' at the Cross Theatre. This event, in collaboration with Media Educators of Mindanao (MEM) and forumZFD, is part of HCDC's election education campaign, aimed at empowering the community to make informed voting decisions.
The event showcased the viral Escherian Stairwell documentary, a hoax that led millions to believe in a physics-defying staircase. In this reunion, Manila-born/Bacolod-based filmmaker Michael Lacanilao reflected on the inception of the project and the existential concerns it sparked. A meditative look at belief, knowledge, and the separation of truth from lies, 'A Brief History of the Escherian Stairwell' boldly addresses the age of disinformation.
spotted an opportunity to foster thought-provoking discussions about the film, disinformation, mental health, and voter literacy during the forum. Experts from various fields, including Ms. Dolly Joy Ronquillo, Mr. Arvin Jay Perez, Michael Lacanilao, Mr. Yas Ocampo, Ms. Fatima Star Lamalan, Alex Mwangi, and Ms. Jill Palarca, engaged in a insightful exchange of ideas.
By presenting 'A Brief History of the Escherian Stairwell' and the ensuing forum, HCDC bridges peace communication, fact-checking, voter literacy, and mental health awareness. This initiative equips journalists, youth leaders, and community members with the tools to analyze information critically, combat disinformation, and foster a responsible and informed election discourse, all while considering the emotional toll of information warfare.
As the elections approach, HCDC continues to work tirelessly to combat misinformation, safeguard mental health, and promote the importance of voter literacy. The collaboration between HCDC, MEM, forumZFD, and other entities underscores the urgency of collective efforts to confront the challenges posed by the digital age. In today's increasingly polarized world, the power to discern truth from lies has never been more valuable.
- The Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) will take place on May 12, 2025, as part of the Philippine elections, aiming to combat misinformation.
- The college's collaboration with Media Educators of Mindanao (MEM) and forumZFD includes an event called 'The Escherian Stairwell Effect.'
- This event, held at the Cross Theatre, focuses on disinformation, mental health, and voter literacy in the digital age.
- The event features a screening of 'A Brief History of the Escherian Stairwell,' a documentary that addresses the issue of disinformation, and includes a panel of experts.
- These experts, including Michael Lacanilao, share their insights on the film and related topics such as peace communication, fact-checking, and mental health awareness.
- HCDC's initiative aims to equip journalists, youth leaders, and community members with the tools to analyze information critically, combat disinformation, and foster a responsible election discourse.
- In today's digital age, the power to discern truth from lies has never been more valuable, as HCDC continues its crusade against disinformation leading up to the 2025 elections.
