{"id":64695,"date":"2025-08-18T13:11:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=64695"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:11:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:11:30","slug":"meet-ciris-the-watchdog-fighting-disinformationin-the-west-philippine-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/meet-ciris-the-watchdog-fighting-disinformationin-the-west-philippine-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet CIRIS: The Watchdog Fighting Disinformationin the West Philippine Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the escalating battle over the<strong> West Philippine Sea<\/strong> (WPS), disinformation has emerged as a powerful weapon. Standing at the frontlines of this information war is the<strong> Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies or CIRIS<\/strong>, a non-profit organization committed to exposing disinformation and strengthening national resilience through credible storytelling and strategic communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CIRIS is led by Michel Andre P. del Rosario, its Executive Director and a former Assistant Secretary under former Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil. During his tenure in government, del Rosario chaired the Information Working Group of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea, giving him firsthand experience in countering foreign malign influence campaigns that sought to distort public understanding of the WPS issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCIRIS was born out of the realization that combating disinformation isn\u2019t just about fact-checking\u2014it\u2019s about protecting our sovereignty,\u201d del Rosario explains. \u201cWe need to ensure that truth not only reaches people but resonates deeply enough to drive real action.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backed by practitioners in strategic communications, national security, media, and policy research, CIRIS bridges the gap between government, civil society, and the public. Its team and network includes media professionals, researchers, and former officials who understand both the technical complexity of information or cognitive warfare and the emotional power of storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For CIRIS, the stakes are clear. The Philippines has 90.8 million social media users, nearly 80% of its population, who spend an average of 10 hours daily online\u2014making them prime targets for coordinated disinformation campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDisinformation around the WPS is not random noise,\u201d del Rosario warns. \u201cIt\u2019s information warfare designed to erode our resolve, divide our society, and diminish our confidence in defending what is rightfully ours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common tactics include false legal claims, the use of paid troll armies and fake experts, and even AI-generated personas that populate interconnected networks of fake social media accounts. These networks spread narratives that downplay foreign aggression, discredit frontline defenders, negate the Philippines\u2019 2016 arbitral victory, and accuse civil society of foreign influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CIRIS counters these tactics through what it calls the ARM Framework: Awareness, Resilience, and Motivation. \u201cIt\u2019s not enough to tell the truth,\u201d del Rosario says. \u201cWe need to connect truth to action.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through media campaigns, partnerships with journalists and academics, and support for documentary films like Food Delivery and the much-awaited short film Alon ng Kabayanihan, CIRIS turns complex national security issues into emotionally compelling stories that inform and mobilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alon ng Kabayanihan, produced in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, highlights the courage of soldiers and fishermen defending Philippine waters. \u201cWe want audiences to leave with clarity and conviction,\u201d Del Rosario says. \u201cThe West Philippine Sea belongs to the Philippines, and protecting it is a shared responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CIRIS also recognizes the importance of reaching younger Filipinos. With Gen Z and Gen Alpha consuming content primarily on social media, CIRIS tailors its messaging for digital-native platforms. The group urges youth to \u201cpause, study, and verify before sharing,\u201d resisting the impulse to repost unverified content that could unintentionally spread foreign propaganda. Critical thinking and digital literacy are core to CIRIS\u2019s mission. \u201cDefending the truth in this era is not optional\u2014it\u2019s a civic duty,\u201d del Rosario emphasizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For CIRIS, the fight against disinformation is not limited to institutions\u2014it\u2019s a shared societal responsibility. The organization urges Filipinos to call out falsehoods within their circles, challenge defeatism, and engage with credible sources like trusted media outlets, verified government platforms, and reputable information hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are asking Filipinos to arm themselves with facts,\u201d Del Rosario stresses. \u201cCall out disinformation. Call out fear-mongering. Defending our sovereignty begins with defending the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As disinformation grows more sophisticated, CIRIS is expanding its partnerships and doubling down on emotionally resonant media that counter malign influence. Upcoming initiatives include broader digital literacy campaigns and deeper engagement with community leaders and grassroots networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, CIRIS\u2019s mission is clear: to turn truth into a force that empowers, unites, and strengthens the Philippines\u2019 resolve in the face of disinformation and foreign coercion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"64696\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/meet-ciris-the-watchdog-fighting-disinformationin-the-west-philippine-sea\/attachment\/l-r-ciris-co-founder-christopher-balagtas-ciris-executive-director-andre-del-rosario-ciris-co-founder-erik-chua\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"[L-R] CIRIS Co-Founder Christopher Balagtas, CIRIS Executive Director Andre del Rosario, CIRIS Co-Founder Erik Chua\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;From L-R: CIRIS Co-Founder Christopher Balagtas,&lt;br \/&gt;\nCIRIS Executive Director Andre del Rosario, CIRIS Co-Founder Erik Chua &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua-300x169.jpg\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64696\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L-R-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Christopher-Balagtas-CIRIS-Executive-Director-Andre-del-Rosario-CIRIS-Co-Founder-Erik-Chua.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From L-R: CIRIS Co-Founder Christopher Balagtas,\nCIRIS Executive Director Andre del Rosario, CIRIS Co-Founder Erik Chua \n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn the West Philippine Sea, our sovereignty is on the line,\u201d del Rosario concludes. \u201cBut so is our reality, our truths. Fighting for the truth is fighting for our future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For more information, follow CIRIS on Facebook: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ciris.ph\"><em>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ciris.ph<\/em><\/a><em><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the escalating battle over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), disinformation has emerged as a powerful weapon. 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