Graduating students from the College of Allied Medical Sciences (CAMS) attended the fourth installment of the “Critical Thinking in an Age of Noise: Discovering a Practical Method for Clarity” convocation on January 30, 2026, at the Wesleyan University-Philippines (WUP) Ecumenical Chapel.
The convocation was part of a seven-month series initiated by Dr. Gladys Mangiduyos, Vice President for Administration and Planning and a Critical Thinking Scholar at the Foundation for Critical Thinking. The program was conducted for graduating students from the university’s colleges, with this installment intended for CAMS students.
The activity aimed to help students strengthen decision-making skills in an environment shaped by social media, artificial intelligence, and rapid information dissemination.
Dr. Mangiduyos discussed how misinformation and disinformation affected individuals’ ability to evaluate and verify information before accepting or sharing it.
She introduced the framework “Pause, Ask, Choose,” advising students to pause before reacting, ask critical questions, and make informed decisions based on verified information and credible sources. She also emphasized the relevance of critical inquiry for future allied health professionals.
Article by Ryine Soliman and Jeremy Panagsagan (BA in Communication OJT, PIO)
Photos by Franz Fernando (BA in Communication OJT, PIO)
