Impormasyon

Impormasyon refers to information—facts, knowledge, or data conveyed or received about a subject. In Filipino usage, it denotes the content and meaning communicated through speech, writing, media, or digital sources, including explanations, reports, instructions, and public advisories. It is used across media, education, government, and industry.

The term is derived from the Spanish información, through Filipino adaptations such as impormasyon. The spelling reflects Philippine language development and borrowing from Spanish and English.

In everyday usage, impormasyon often means meaningful content or knowledge, while raw data refers to uninterpreted facts. Information is data that has been organized, interpreted, or contextualized to reduce uncertainty.

In information science and digital communication, impormasyon denotes content that can be retrieved, shared, and used for decision-making. Its management relies on accurate sources, verification, accessibility, and privacy considerations.

The information environment encompasses media, libraries, schools, and government agencies. Misinformation and disinformation pose challenges, making information literacy and critical evaluation essential. Philippine policy covers data privacy through the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and public information practices under related regulations.