Platform for change

Question 1

Role of ICT in Recent History​

Answer 1

Throughout recent history, the Philippines have been one of a few nations that demonstrate unity for a call to action or social change. ​

Question 2

PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION​

Answer 2

The people’s power revolution lasted from 1983 to 1986. During a radio broadcast of Radio Veritas, Cardinal Sin encouraged the Filipinos to help end the regime of then-President Ferdinand Marcos.

Question 3

This is also known as the 2001 EDSA Revolution, which happened from January 17 to 21, 2001. It was fueled after 11 prosecutors of then-President Joseph Estrada walked out of the impeachment trial. As a result, the crowd in EDSA grew over a few days through text brigades.​

Answer 3

EDSA Dos​

Question 4

Recent storms in Philippines history gave birth to the People finder database powered by Google. During typhoon Yolanda, the people finder was a vital tool for people across the globe to track the situation of their relatives. This proved to be successful and is now adopted by more organizations to help people track relatives during calamities.​

Answer 4

Yolanda People Finder​

Question 5

This is a series of protests that mainly took place in Luneta Park from August 22 to 26, 2013. Several demonstrations happened around key cities in the Philippines and some locations overseas. The organizers and promoters of the Million People March used Facebook and Change.org as their, mediums. ​

Answer 5

Million People March​