Here’s how you can talk to your tita or tito about fake news, according to TikTok star Ychan Laurenz

Do you have a relative who has been sharing fake news? How do you deal with them?

In a GMA #eLeksyonSerye video for Eleksyon 2022, TikTok star Ychan Laurenz reminded viewers that “communication is key” and it could be done without fighting or arguing.

“Pwede mo naman silang turuan nang hindi kayo nagkakasagutan,” Ychan said.

“I-explain nang maayos kung ano ang magiging epekto ng pagkalat nila ng fake news,” he added.

Ychan advised the public to be vigilant about information, even if it came from people we knew. “Hindi porket sinabi ng kumare mo, totoo na,” he said.

“Kapag shinare mo, makikita ng friends mo. Baka maniwala rin sila. Hindi mo alam kung anong epekto no’n sa buhay nila.”

Apart from giving warnings about the dangerous effects of fake news, Ychan said it was also important to know where to get accurate and reliable information, such as official social media accounts of news organizations.

“May blue check. ’Yon yung official pages nila. Sure na sure do’n yung mga info na makukuha mo.”

Social media users may also read this report on how to spot fake news and fact-check information on the internet.

GMA News, meanwhile, has an Eleksyon 2022 website that features guides to voting and up-to-date news and information on the candidates. – RC, GMA News