is a way of expressing views, opinions, concerns information access and on establishing to all one's rights and responsibilities through any possible means or ways.

(TechTarget Network, Margaret Rouse) this is a collective term for website applications that focus on community-based input, communication, interaction, content-sharing, and collaboration.

known to be the most powerful platform to use if you want to generate instant and massive public reactions to whatever concerns or issue that you have.

ICT In recent history if the Philippinese

During a radio broadcast of _________, _________ encouraged the Filipinos to help end the regime of then President Ferdinand Marcos. A major protest took place along EDSA from February 22 to 25, 1986 involving __ million Filipinos from different regions and sectors. These include civilians, political parties, the military and religious groups. The _________ helped to change the course of history. Without it, Filipinos would not have been moved into action.

It was fueled after __ prosecutors of then President Joseph Estrada walked out in the impeachment trial. As a result, the crowd in EDSA grew over the course of few days through text brigades. Like the first People Power Revolution, this would not have been successful without the _______.

This was a series of protest that mainly took place in Luneta Park from August __ to __, 2013. There were also several demonstrations that happened in key cities in the Philippines and some locations overseas. It condemned the misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). The number of total attendees was only around _______. Despite that, it was still considered a success as it clearly demonstrated how powerful social media campaigns are. The organizers and promoters of the Million People March used _______ and _______ as their media.

PDAF MEANING

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

This has affected many families and caused damage to various properties nearby. Hence, various group and individuals from both the private and public sectors organized relief efforts for the victims. There were also different celebrities who initiated __________ and expressed their prayers and support through their social media accounts.

Thee lack of relief goods from various places, inadequacy of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical frontliners, clamor from the no-work-no-pay sector, and many more. Thus, there were various groups and individuals who organized _______ in their _________ accounts to help mitigate the problems faced by the countrymen. A telecom giant has collaborated with some Filipino bands for live online music sessions, which aimed to raise donations for the COVID-19 frontliners. There were also artists who organized their own fundraising efforts through their social media accounts.

Aside from various online fundraising activities, social media was also used for the ______ of the information from the national and local governments during the pandemic. SMS was also used by the _____________ to cascade announcements and reminders from the government.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES Some of which may include, but are not limited to, the following;

there is a set of norms that you need to follow for acceptable and responsible use of technology

Digital citizenship has nine elements that you have to understand.

As a responsible digital citizen you have to realize that there are a number of individuals who have limited access to the internet. To have equal digital rights and access for all is the advocacy of every good digital citizen.

As of January 2021, there are ___ million Filipinos who are internet users. There are still many rural areas in the Philippines where people do not have access to the internet.

Most social media platforms are being used for the buying and selling of products. The Philippine e-commerce market revenue was $____ million in 2018. This means that the number of consumers who engage in e-commerce is increasing.

You must abide with the existing government policies when engaging in online transactions. These policies are set to prevent cybercrimes. As a responsible digital citizen, make sure not to initiate or engage in illegal and fraudulent activities.

One of the breakthroughs in the evolution of technologies is _________. The world became "borderless" because of the advancement of telecommunication devices, which enable users to communicate with others in real time. This element pertains to everyone's online freedom of speech and their expression to be themselves.

Technology is one of the most powerful platforms in teaching and learning today. In fact, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there were schools and universities that conducted online classes through various learning management systems (LMS) and video conferencing applications. However, for a user to use these tools effectively and efficiently, they must possess digital skills.

As a digital citizen, you are responsible in educating others about the appropriate use of technology- knowing when and how to use it. You have to remember that media, information, and technology skills are essential in the 21st century. A digital citizen should also be able to differentiate a real content from a fake one.

The expected good behavior that each user should exhibit while using technology tools is known as _______. As mentioned, every digital citizen should strive to maintain a positive virtual experience for everyone.

It is a right of every digital citizen to express his or her views and beliefs in every technology platform. Thus, just like in the real world, you must show respect to others. For as the saying goes, "respect begets respect."

There are existing laws and policies set by the government to regulate the use of technology, and a responsible digital citizen should be aware of them. In the Philippines, the Cybercrime Prevention Act was signed into law last September 2012.

Digital Law

Its goal is to penalize people who are engaged in cybercrimes such as cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, illegal access, libel, and unsolicited electronic communication.

Digital citizens also have the rights to use online facilities and services as well as the obligation to use them in a responsible manner. For example, each Filipino has the privilege of freedom of speech, and this is supported by Article Ill, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.

Freedom of Speech law

You must remember that this privilege should not be misused by disseminating fake news and hate speech in the internet.

This element is about maintaining everyone's wellbeing, physically, mentally, and psychologically. About __% of youth, ages _ to __, are addicted to video games. Technology has many benefits, but too much use of it may compromise your health.

Digital citizens should not only be proactive in sustaining online safety but also in limiting the risks of excessive consumption of technology to their physical and psychological health.

Technology users must place extra safeguards to ensure personal safety and security. You have to remember that when using the internet, you should not visit websites that are not safe. Do not download files from unknown sources as this can be equipped with malware. Also, you should use very strong passwords for your social media accounts and Wi-Fi network at home to avoid illegal access.