The Solutions Conference is an annual event organized by the KAS Philippines that aims to serve as an avenue for experts, scholars, key stakeholders, and the public to engage in discussions on possible solutions to democracy’s most pressing issues.
With profound awareness about the far-reaching dangers and consequences posed by a post-truth society, KAS Philippines initiated the first-ever Solutions Conference with the theme “Fighting Fake News, Misinformation, and Disinformation” last 29 November 2022 at the Makati Diamond Residences, Makati City, Philippines. Atty. Leonor “Leni” Gerona Robredo, Chairperson of Angat Pinas Inc. and the 14th Vice President of the Philippines, gave the keynote speech. Mr. Christian Esguerra of Facts First served as the event’s host.
The Conference featured four (4) engaging parallel breakout sessions:
- #HoldTheLine: Expanding the Audience of Fact-Checks and Building a Support System for Fact-Checking and Facts-Based Reporting in the Philippines” in partnership with MovePH and #FactsFirstPH
- “Fighting Misinformation through Smart Communications” in partnership with Evident Integrated Marketing and PR
- “Ethics in the Infodemic Era: Assessing Ethical Data Culture” in partnership with Data Ethics PH
- “Finding Legal Remedies for Fake News” in partnership with the Office of the Senate Minority Leader–Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III
Within each parallel breakout session, the resource speakers and participants joined forces to explore and discuss the different facets of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation, with a collective aim of generating possible solutions that can address this problem and its challenges.
