Filipino Bloggers & political Participation

Mobilizing Netizens: Cebu Bloggers and political blogging

Don Mertos Restaurant, 94 Juana Osema St., Cebu City, Philippines

Overview
Political Blog? The Blog and the Media Diving into Citizen Journalism New Medium, Same Goals The Tools, then and now Politico and Bloggero Samplers Local Activities May 2010 If you know it, Share it! Pockets of Interaction via Twitter Philippines Digital Infographic My Outlook = Talk + Action

Political Blog?
A political blog is a common type of blog that comments on politics. In liberal democracies the right to criticize the government without interference is considered an important element of free speech.

In other jurisdictions bloggers use the uncensored nature of the internet to bypass state controlled news media but as a result may find themselves persecuted.

-wikipedia

The Blog and the Media

Blogging and mass media Both part of the public domain Both have an audience Both have an impact Blogging as part of new media Helps shape public opinion Performs three main functions
Information Education Entertainment

TODAY, you dont have to find NEWS, IT FINDS YOU!

The Blog and the Media

Blogging also covers mass medias three major fields
Journalism Advertising and public relations Entertainment

THEREFORE, blogging is not necessarily journalism

Not all bloggers are journalists, but Journalists can be Bloggers.

Diving into Citizen Journalism

We have rights We have stories to tell We want to share information and insights We have the tools Emphasizing on the right to information though comes also with responsibilities

New Medium, Same Goals

Politico Raise Funds Get Support Get Volunteers Exposure Message Bloggero Share Info/opinion Raise Support Volunteer Awareness Share Message

The Tools then and Now

2010 Blogs Digital Ads Dedicated Sites/Blogs Twitter Yahoo Meme Plurk Tumblr SMS 2011 Facebook Twitter Trad-Media Hybrids Dedicated Sites/Blogs Blogs

Politico Sampler

Bloggero Sampler

Voting Process for May 2010 Elections presentation by Political Arena dot com Vernon Go dot com

gervacio.wordpress.com; kevinraychua.com, and many more!! XD Smartmatic-TIM Automation Demo

~ Vernon Go dot com

Local Activities May 2010

iVote, iBlog - CBSi

If you know it, SHARE it!

Pockets of interaction via Twitter

My Outlook = Talk + Action

Talk + Action Sampler/s

Sources
Danny Arao on Blogging Ethics TonyoCruz.com on Citizen Journalism and New Media [Hello, Social Media] + GeOhMEdia.com post via Yehey.com

Philippines ~ Social Network infographic on Philippines VernonGo.com ~ Voting Process for May 2010 Elections presentation by Political Arena dot com; Smartmatic-TIM Automation Demo How much is your Vote? ~ VOTEGOD.net CAMPAIGN MASHABLE.com + Wikipedia.org Cebu bloggers feature article Milafel Hope Awe-Dacanay Third Wave ~ gervacio.wordpress.com Twitter Feed of: @TonyoCruz @byahilo @govph @saychiz @kikopangilinan @momblogger @gmanews @sunstaronline @CongMP @usembassymanila @yahooph @ANCALERTS @Jimparedes @BarackObama Facebook page/note/image sources: Tingog & STAND party pages; CIT-University SSG: Council of Leaders Page; ALEx Aboitiz Leaders of Excellence Page-Wall; http://on.fb.me/eXxzN5 - UP Cebu Issue;