Project MILAN Summit 2026 Promotes Media and Information Literacy to Combat Infodemic
Saint Louis University’s (SLU) third-year BA Communication students, through the Communication Society (ComSoc), organized the Project MILAN Summit 2026. Held on October 29, 2026, at the Baguio City Hall Multipurpose Hall, the summit's theme was 'Empowering Every Voice Through Media and Information Literacy.' The event aimed to build an informed and literate society by emphasizing critical thinking, responsible communication, and meaningful civic participation amidst a growing 'infodemic.' Speakers from various sectors, including Dexter See of Baguio Herald Express, Dr. Sally I. Maximo, and Communications Professor Janet S. Tibaldo, discussed topics such as accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and responsibly sharing content, mindful engagement with information, and responding to viral content. The summit also featured messages from university and government representatives, including Senator Risa Hontiveros and Hon. Mauricio G. Domogan, who stressed the importance of critical thinking.
