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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026 THE BLUE MANTLE, VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1
SOCIAL MEDIAS: SHARING POLITICAL IDEAS By: Abigail B. Castandiello
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Documents fter a long day at school, phones are quickly grabbed by many students to scroll through the internet. A single scroll through social media reveals latest news and strong opinions competing for attention. Information can spread quickly among online users. In the Philippines, social media has become a space full of voices expressing their political opinions. Conversations about leaders, policies, and issues often appear on the screen. Therefore, social media has become an important platform for political opinions.
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Based on DataReportal.com, around 97.5 million Filipinos began to use social media at the beginning of 2025. Social media is a place where many people from different parts of the world communicate on the internet, which allows fast access to political updates to users. Younger generations spend a meaningful amount of time on different platforms. Because of this, the media plays a vital role in how people receive such political information. The extensive use of social media allows information to reach millions of users in a short period of time.
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As the generations gather information online, it quickly circulates across social media. Content creators reach different audiences with different perspectives that shape how they view issues and leaders. According to Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), there has been a study that reveals political information increasingly moves through channels, often reaching audiences that rarely seek out news. It makes it clear that even people who do not actively look for political news can still see it because of the widespread flow of information. Social media continues to influence how people understand events especially in politics.
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Nevertheless, different political news shared online may include misinformation which makes it hard for users to identify a credible source. That is why it's better to understand how political information spreads on social media. Every swipe, like, and share of contents highlights how social media has opened the door for a room with new political expressions and connections. Its influence shows the importance of digital literacy and the use of critical thinking. What appears on the screen is not just for entertainment, but also a tool for learning and attainment.
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Studying tudying can sometimes feel like carrying a heavy load of formation. Instead of physical pain, it often gives pressure, confusion, and stress. In the middle of our struggles, new tools are starting to change how students approach learning. The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) gives students a fresh start to study better. With Al, learning is becoming more accessible and easier for students to understand.
By: Abigail B. Castandiello
Before our modern technology, textbooks and printed modules were mainly the way to study lessons for a class. Many students depend on these materials to complete their schoolwork. Al has entered the modern time to understand better and make studying more fun. According to the Digital Education Council, 86% of students already use Al in their studies. For instance, when you need to understand a long story, Al can help summarize it.
verywhere we go, you see different forms of life. Birds fly above us, trees grow along the streets, and bees look for flowers to collect nectar. These living things are partially what scientists call biodiversity― a place of all living things. A study shared by PLOS Biology estimates that there are 8.7 million numbers of species here on earth. Scientists believe 86% of all species on land and 91% of those in the seas have yet to be discovered.
Biodiversity is all around us, it appears in forests, oceans, farms, and our own community. Pollinators such as bees play an important role in helping plants grow. Many species depend on each other to survive such in the ocean and forests. Even small places like gardens support various plants and animals. Biodiversity maintains ecosystems steady and supports production of food.
Recent surveys suggest that traditional studying resources may not be enough for students to meet the help they need. It leaves students to struggle and obtain new lessons. Because of this, many students are searching for alternative ways. Nevertheless, this situation gives more definition for innovative study methods—that is, Al approaching. With these challenges, the rise of technology also opens opportunities.
However, biodiversity continues to face a major threat. This includes pollution, deforestation, and climate change. According to Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), 66% of ocean area is impacted by human activities, including pollution. This shows how human activities are constantly affecting the ocean. This highlights the serious need to protect biodiversity.
the Some people believe that Al reduces students' skills and critical thinking when they depend on it too much. According to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), 83% of Filipino students use Al for educational purposes, particularly for paraphrasing a written work and assisting with assignments. These concerns could tell us to be more mindful in using Al-generated content. Students may use Al just to verify, not let it do all the work. Even so, Al can be much more than just a guide; it's a light to a better study method to try.
Because of these threats, scientists and communities are seeking solutions. Spending more time in nature helps to grow a relationship to it. Through scientific research, it gives the good ending of a role that biodiversity plays in. Scientists conduct research for prevention, cure, and a better change here on earth. Additionally environmental policies and community actions work together to ensure that natural life continues for the future generations.
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