module 2

• When was Martial Law declared in the Philippines?

  September 23, 1972
• What was the media's condition during Martial Law?

  Media was silenced and stopped broadcasting
• Who recalled the order to close the media during Martial Law?

  Ramon Montano
• What actions did the military take during Martial Law?

  They took over public utilities and suppressed media
• How did society react to the arrests during Martial Law?

  Society accustomed to democracy was silenced
• What did Crispin Maslog observe about public fear during Martial Law?

  People thought their radios were broken
• What was the date of the EDSA People Power Revolution?

  February 25, 1986
• Who called people to gather during the EDSA Revolution?

  Jaime Cardinal Sin
• What role did media play during the EDSA Revolution?

  Media reported and shared crucial information
• What did radio broadcasts compel Filipinos to do during the EDSA Revolution?

  Gather and form barricades against tanks
• What was the global impact of the EDSA Revolution?

  It was broadcast worldwide as "People Power"
• What song captured the triumph of the EDSA Revolution?

  “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo”
• How did the EDSA Revolution inspire other countries?

  It inspired revolutions in Poland and Germany
• What did Christian Wuff say during the 25th commemoration of EDSA?

  Berlin Wall came down shortly after EDSA
• What is globalization in the context of communication?

  Transformation of local ideas into worldwide practices
• How has globalization affected information sharing?

  It made sharing easier in the digital age
• What phrase became popular in the late 1980s regarding local action?

  “Think globally, act locally”
• What is the impact of advertisements in media?

  They cater to individual preferences and attitudes
• What issues do advertisements in media accommodate campaigns on?

  Gender equality and employment for disabled
• What is discrimination?

  Unjust treatment based on race, age, or sex
• What are stereotypes?

  Mental images we believe about others
• What is ethnocentrism?

  Seeing one's culture as superior to others
• How does ethnocentrism affect cultural flexibility?

  It lacks openness to learning from others
• What characterizes the first media age?

  Centralized and one-way communication
• How does the second media age differ from the first?

  It is decentralized and allows two-way communication
• What is the average mobile phone usage time in the Philippines?

  3.2 hours
• What percentage of Filipinos use social media?

  47%
• What is the role of social media in communication?

  It allows creation and exchange of content
• What does "social presence" refer to in communication?

  Levels of interaction and engagement online
• How has digital technology changed communication?

  It eliminates barriers of space, time, and distance
• What are the characteristics of the manner of communication in the digital age?

  • Constancy of connectivity
  • Convergence of communication
  • Interactivity across platforms
• What are the differences between the first and second media ages?

  First Media Age:

  • Centralized, one-to-many communication
  • One-way communication
  • Reproduces social stratification

  
  

  Second Media Age:

  • Decentralized, many-to-many communication
  • Two-way communication
  • Democratizes communication
• What were the results of the UNICEF study on children's rights in the digital age?

  • Positive uses of digital media:
  • Social connectedness
  • Access to information
  • Education
  • Self-expression
  • Entertainment
  • Children recognize responsibilities with digital media use
• What are the key findings from the Rappler and Globe Telecom study?

  • 119 million mobile subscriptions in PH
  • Filipinos spend an average of 3.2 hours on phones
  • 47% of time spent on social media
• What are the impacts of social media on communication?

  • Thrives on creativity and democracy of ideas
  • Builds on Web 2.0 foundations
  • Facilitates user-generated content exchange
• How does digital technology influence awareness and advocacy?

  • Expands awareness and interest
  • Facilitates advocacy through digital platforms
  • Connects individuals across global issues