Many theories support the ability of the mass media in constructing public opinion. Moreover, those theories are also supported by many researches showing the strategic position of mass media in influencing public opinion. The problem is that mass media is no longer the main source of information for many people. The number of disinformation news spreads very quickly through social media networks. The rapid spread of hoax news indicates that many people believe the truth of fake news. According to the phenomenon, this research seeks to identify the ability of the mass media, in this case print media, in influencing public opinion. The approach used in this research is qualitative with phenomenological method. Based on the data obtained and processed, shows that the mass media able to influence public opinion, although the mass media can also be influenced by the virality of information.

Not a few people are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, one of which is the impact felt on the economic aspect. The risk of lack of income and loss of livelihood has been felt by residents of the Batu Belimbing Tourism Area, Nyarumkop Village, Singkawang City. The purpose of community service is carried out in order to awaken the entrepreneurial spirit by providing counseling related to economic improvement. One of the counselling activities is by providing skills training in batik. The result of this activity is that community members have and develop batik skills that can be used to build new businesses to increase people's income