Quezon City, March 7, 2025 – As misinformation and AI-generated content challenge the integrity of education, thought leaders, school administrators, and academic experts gathered at Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City for Teaching in Today’s Information Age: Tools, Tactics, and Truth-Seeking. The seminar, marking the launch of the C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions (C&E ALS) and Britannica Education partnership, provided an in-depth exploration of strategies to promote media literacy, critical thinking, and truth-seeking across educational institutions.
“This is more than a discussion—it’s a call to action,” said Maria Estela Suyat, C&E ALS Vice President for Product Evaluation, Acquisition, Management, and Importation Department, emphasizing the responsibility of educators in shaping a new generation of discerning, well-informed learners. She underscored the importance of academic institutions in upholding intellectual integrity in a world where misinformation proliferates at an unprecedented rate.
The event reinforced Britannica’s 270 years of dedication to providing expert-verified, high-quality educational resources. In an age where AI-generated content can blur the lines between fact and fiction, it is crucial for educators and learners to have access to trusted information. Britannica Education, in partnership with C&E ALS in the Philippines, remains committed to supporting schools in this mission.
The event featured two compelling sessions led by distinguished experts. Yvonne Chua, Associate Professor of Journalism at the University of the Philippines, presented “A Seminar About Navigating Misinformation in the Age of AI,” which provided strategies for identifying misinformation, addressing its spread, and fostering a culture of media literacy among students and faculty. She highlighted real-world examples of misinformation and offered practical approaches for educators to integrate critical thinking skills into curricula.
Dr. Jessie Barrot, Assistant Vice President for Research and Development at National University, took the stage for the second session, “AI and Media: Empowering Education Leadership for the Future.” Dr. Barrot explored the profound impact of AI on media and education, detailing how digital tools are reshaping the information landscape. He discussed actionable leadership strategies to help institutions stay ahead of technological changes while maintaining a strong commitment to truth and knowledge dissemination.
The seminar concluded with a networking session, allowing attendees to exchange insights and discuss collaborative initiatives. With this collaboration, C&E ALS and Britannica Education reaffirm their mission to empower Philippine academic institutions with trusted knowledge and robust tools to combat misinformation. By equipping educators with strategies to navigate the evolving digital landscape, they ensure that learning remains grounded in credibility, accuracy, and intellectual depth.