GMA Integrated News’ podcast Howie Severino Presents, hosted by award-winning journalist Howie Severino, returns with a new three-part special series titled “Online Invasion: The Secret Battle for Hearts, Minds, and Headlines.”
The series unpacks an emerging field of research called Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), which tracks how state-sponsored disinformation moves across borders and shapes what people believe.
A timely response to a growing global threat to democracy, “Online Invasion” features conversations with leading thinkers in the field.
The first episode, released last October 27, traces the recent history of FIMI, with insights from Dr. Rachel Khan of the UP Journalism Department and the fact-checking coalition Tsek.ph. [WATCH HERE]
The next two episodes, dropping on November 3 and November 10, take deeper dives into how foreign disinformation networks have penetrated the Philippines, and explain how the public can inoculate themselves from manipulation.
“Our main goal,” Severino says, “is to help audiences think critically about the information they consume. And since podcast listeners are usually already well-informed, we hope they can help their families — their parents, titos, and titas — do the same. In short: think before you click.”
Adds Oliver Victor B. Amoroso, Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News, Regional TV, and Synergy: “In an era where information can be weaponized, GMA Integrated News remains steadfast in its commitment to combat disinformation through the ‘Howie Severino Presents’ special series. Our leadership in media literacy and public trust is not just a responsibility but a cornerstone of our mission to deliver credible and responsible journalism.”
“Online Invasion” is produced by the GMA Integrated News Digital Strategy and Innovation Lab (DigiLab).
Don’t miss Episode 2 of “Online Invasion: The Secret Battle for Hearts, Minds, and Headlines” on November 3, and Episode 3 on November 10, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and GMA Integrated News’ social platforms. For more updates on GMA Network, visit www.gmanetwork.com.
