📱 Part 1: Social Media Ethics in Masbate

1. A Facebook page called "Masbate News Today" shares unverified information about a typhoon approaching the province. What ethical issue does this represent?

Misinformation and lack of fact-checking

Copyright infringement

Privacy violation

Cyberbullying

2. Which of the following are legal responsibilities when sharing news about Masbate online? (Check all that apply)

Verify information before sharing

Respect people's privacy rights

Give credit to original sources

Share as quickly as possible regardless of accuracy

📺 Part 2: Local Media Scenarios

3. A local radio station in Masbate City broadcasts live coverage of a mining accident. The reporter mentions the full names and addresses of injured workers without their consent. What law might this violate?

4. Fill in the blanks about Philippine media laws:

The _____________ Act protects personal information of Filipino citizens, including those in Masbate. When reporting on local incidents, journalists must respect the _____________ of individuals involved. The _____________ Code also governs responsible journalism practices in the Philippines.

5. A blogger writes about corruption in a Masbate municipal government. What ethical guidelines should they follow?

⚖️ Part 3: Legal Issues and Digital Rights

6. Match the legal concepts with their definitions in the context of Masbate media:

1. Libel

2. Copyright

3. Right to Privacy

4. Freedom of Expression

A. Protection of personal information

B. Right to share opinions responsibly

C. False statements damaging reputation

D. Protection of creative works

7. A student from Masbate State College wants to use photos from a local festival for their school project. What should they consider?

They can use any photo freely since it's for education

They need permission from the photographer and people in photos

They only need to credit the source

Festival photos are automatically public domain

🌐 Part 4: Digital Citizenship in Masbate

8. Design a social media post promoting responsible information sharing about Masbate. Include text and describe images you would use:

9. A viral video shows someone from Masbate in an embarrassing situation. As a responsible digital citizen, what actions should you take? (Check all that apply)

Avoid sharing the video further

Report the video if it violates platform policies

Share it with friends for entertainment

Consider the person's dignity and privacy

10. Explain how the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 applies to social media use by students in Masbate:

📊 Part 5: Case Study Analysis

11. Case Study: During the Rodeo Masbateño festival, a local influencer livestreams the event and uses copyrighted music without permission. They also film festival-goers without consent and later use the footage for commercial purposes. Identify three legal/ethical issues in this scenario:

Issue 1: _________________________________

Issue 2: _________________________________

Issue 3: _________________________________

12. Propose solutions for each issue you identified above: