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What was a significant impact of the radio broadcast by Cardinal Sin during the People Power Revolution?
What was a major factor that contributed to the success of EDSA Dos in 2001?
What was the main purpose of the Million People March in 2013?
How did the People Finder database prove useful during Typhoon Yolanda?
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Which statement accurately describes Change.org?
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What challenge did the Million People March face despite its large turnout?
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Which group played a role in the protests during the EDSA revolution in 1986?
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What technological advancement greatly facilitated public mobilization during the EDSA Dos protests?
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Study Notes
ICT as a Platform for Change
- ICT (Information and Communications Technology) has been crucial to social change movements in the Philippines.
- Successful social change campaigns rely on ICT for unity and mobilization.
EDSA Revolution (People Power Revolution)
- Occurred from 1983 to 1986.
- Radio broadcasts, particularly Radyo Veritas, played a key role in encouraging Filipinos to oppose President Marcos.
- A major protest took place along EDSA from February 22nd to 25th, 1986, involving two million Filipinos.
- The revolution involved various groups: civilians, political parties, the military, and religious groups.
- Without the radio broadcasts, the revolution wouldn't have been as effective.
EDSA Dos (2001 Revolution)
- Occurred between January 17th and 21st, 2001.
- Fueled by 11 prosecutors of President Joseph Estrada walking out of his impeachment trial.
- The large protest used text brigades to spread the word and build momentum.
- The text brigades were crucial for mobilization and success just like the radio in the first EDSA revolution.
Million People March (2013)
- A series of protests that took place in Luneta Park from August 22nd to 26th 2013.
- Also involved demonstrations in key Philippine cities and other locations globally.
- The protests aimed to condemn the misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).
- Number of attendees was around 400,000, despite it being dubbed as "Million People March".
- Social media campaigns were hugely effective for mobilizing people.
Yolanda People Finder
- Created to manage information during Typhoon Yolanda in response to recent storms in the Philippines.
- Fueled by a Google-powered database.
- Helped people across the globe to find their relatives following the disaster.
- Demonstrates the use of technology in major crisis situations.
Change.org
- Dubbed the "world platform for change".
- Allows anyone to create petitions and solicit digital signatures online, helping to enact change globally.
- A massive shift from traditional methods of petition creation and mobilization.
- Has been used for various issues, including economic problems, criminal injustice, human rights abuse, education, environmental concerns, animal abuse, human health, and world hunger.
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Explore the crucial role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the social change movements in the Philippines, particularly during the EDSA Revolution and EDSA Dos. Understand how radio broadcasts and text messaging facilitated mass mobilization and unity among diverse groups during these pivotal moments in history.
