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Facebook is undoubtedly one of the biggest social media network that this generation has seen. It already acquired Instagram, Whatsapp and other social media platform. Recently it's Messenger app has been revamped and can do almost anything what Snapchat can do.

With the great reach of Facebook(as of December 31, 2016,  there 1.86 billion monthly active users) it's one of the most used social media platform out there both in mobile and personal computer. From 2014, the year it was founded up to this day, Facebook has enormously evolved and became part of our lives. 

It evolved that even publications, media, bloggers, brands turned to Facebook as their means to reach more people. We, Benteuno.com, for one, use Facebook to promote the articles we publish and find new followers who share the same interest as ours.

The bigger and more popular it grew, the harder it has to tell for an individual to tell which news is real from fake. More often than not it goes out of hand and spreads like wildfire. that a Facebook user can no longer distinguish the true news from fake, satire or just a propaganda as many tend to easily believe what they read or see in Facebook. One other major problem is Facebook users easily share and make this fake/false news go viral

So how can we tell, if we're reading the good from the bad, the true from the false news? 

Tips to Spot Fake/False News

As per Facebook, they "...want to stop the spread of false news on Facebook." Here are some tips on how identify if you're reading fake/false news and how to deal with them.

1. Be skeptical of headlines. False news stories often have catchy headlines in all caps with exclamation points. If shocking claims in the headline sound unbelievable, they probably are.
2. Look closely at the URL. A phony or look-alike URL may be a warning sign of false news. Many false news sites mimic authentic news sources by making small changes to the URL. You can go to the site to compare the URL to established sources.
3. Investigate the source. Ensure that the story is written by a source that you trust with a reputation for accuracy. If the story comes from an unfamiliar organization, check their "About" section to learn more.
4. Watch for unusual formatting. Many false news sites have misspellings or awkward layouts. Read carefully if you see these signs.
5. Consider the photos. False news stories often contain manipulated images or videos. Sometimes the photo may be authentic, but taken out of context. You can search for the photo or image to verify where it came from.
6. Inspect the dates. False news stories may contain timelines that make no sense, or event dates that have been altered.
7. Check the evidence. Check the author's sources to confirm that they are accurate. Lack of evidence or reliance on unnamed experts may indicate a false news story.
8. Look at other reports. If no other news source is reporting the same story, it may indicate that the story is false. If the story is reported by multiple sources you trust, it's more likely to be true.
9. Is the story a joke? Sometimes false news stories can be hard to distinguish from humor or satire. Check whether the source is known for parody, and whether the story's details and tone suggest it may be just for fun.
10. Some stories are intentionally false.Think critically about the stories you read, and only share news that you know to be credible.

Source: Facebook

How about you? How do you manage fake news and spot them? Please share cia comments below.

If it's too god to be true, don't buy it. Even the mainstream media were lured to post news but eventually paid for their actions when they found out that the news they published didn't come from a reliable source or just a satire news. Yes, we have to take responsibility for what we share.

What differs false news in Facebook from a non-sense gossip your nosy neighbor shared to you? None! So stop spreading it, and quickly report it.

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Facebook has been considered as one of the most successful social networking sites out there. I remember the first days of me being a neophyte in a different environment coming from Friendster and Multiply. For me it's an entirely different ballgame. But after a few months we're all posting like crazy here and there.

To date, there are more than 1 Billion Facebook users across the globe. Who know the X and Ys on how many are signing up on a monthly, daily, hourly basis. It's Mr. Zuckerbug and his team who works day and night in keeping the site up, trendy and can compete side by side with the old and new comers who wants to get the number 1 position

Anyway here are the updates that you'll be seeing moving forward whenever you update you status

Feel free to let your friends know what's on your mind

Hmmm, I'm gonna let my friends know that I'm currently swaying to the beat of Mocha Girls. Haha!

I'm gonna envy you with the latest episode of The Walking Dead that I just downloaded from the net

Oops! I'm a one day millionaire, my wallet is empty again. Feeling sad

Which of these options are you going to try first? Aren't you

Be the first from your friends to know and share about this!

For more info from the Facebook Help Center

I Support Manny Pacquiao, the World’s #1 Boxer, just like Head and Shoulders, the World’s #1 Shampoo!

Pacquiao, Margarito? Which side are you!

This November 14, Year 2010, the pound for pound champion will have to defend again his title from Margarito. This should be an interesting fight.

As fellow Filipinos it should not be questioned whether we'll support him or not. For the avid fans it's already given. They'll 100% support Pacquiao all the way, from the start to finish, wether he wins or loses. For the pips who wants something new or different most likely they'll bet for Margarito. Now there are some who doesn't care but still wants to just enjoy the fight. Still the essence of the support is there. That's what is important.

         I remember one time, that since we don't a have a cable and can't wait for the national TV to broadcast the event, I manage to keep myself satisfied by just listening to commentators from the radio. Trusting them on whatever they say as they cover the fight live.

        Pacquiao bouts are usually interesting. It's only the presence of him in the ring, the crowd. You can also feel the presence on the streets. Yes, don't raise your eyebrows! Every time there's a fight of Manny's, the crime rate goes down to ZERO, yes Z-E-R-O. Even the crooks are watching and enjoying the fight. Nice!

Employees file your leaves if you have a shift on a Sunday. Couples make it a part of your date. Singles, look for a partner. Kids watch it together with your parents/guardian. Let's support the Filipino Pride, Pambansang Kamao Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao!

Manny Pacquiao and Head&Shoulders

Live Streaming? Pacquiao-Margarito fight on live stream?  Nuffnangers located in Manila will have the chance to witness the fight via patch live in Cuneta Astrodome for free. Hope that I'll be one of them, and to cover the fight to.

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See ya' at the Dome! All hail Manny Pacquiao. Manny, manny, manny....