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• ICT

  is an effective instrument for promoting and spreading relevant advocacies on social change. It benefits from being online compared and not needing any exceeded effort to perform.
• social change


  is the adjustment in human interactions, which changes the established cultural and social

  constructs, beliefs, and institutions. Some of the widespread social changes in recent history include civil rights,

  women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and labor rights.
• Willian Fielding Ogburn


  a sociologist, published a theory in 1992 suggesting that technology was the primary

  driving force of social change and progress, but social responses to it weakened it.
• Invention


  the stage wherein new forms of technology are developed.

  For example, the invention of the computer comes with communication technology that has allowed

  people to spread information quickly, regardless of distance. It has brought social networking, which

  lets people develop social groups despite being in different places.
• Discovery


  refers to new ways of understanding and perceiving reality.

  For example, the discovery of computer technology has changed how people understand aspects

  of different situations. It has made people realize information that would otherwise be impossible

  and difficult to acquire, such as events in distant areas.
• Diffusion


  refers to the spread of technology from the point of discovery to other areas.

  For example, computer technology and innovations from America and Europe, from basic

  calculations to modern computers, were diffused from regions in Asia and Africa. Some adjustments

  were made in how the culture responded to the invention.
• EDSA and Cardinal Sin’s call to action via radio broadcast


  In 1986, then Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin made an urgent appeal to Filipinos to go to the vicinity of Camp Aguinaldo. He delivered a message on Radio Veritas to appeal to the public to protect holed-up Juan Ponce Enrile and then-Armed Forces of the Philippines Vice Chief of Staff Fidel Ramos.
• EDSA II and the use of text messaging to mobile people


  was a peaceful uprising in 2001 that overthrew Joseph Estrada as president. The impeachment attempts to oust Estrada due to plunder and perjury failed, which led to the beginning of text brigades as it was the quickest and

  most inexpensive method of communication at the time. It was used to disseminate his corruptionrelated propaganda, making the revolution successful.
• PhilAWARE application for humanitarian response


  is an application that aims to increase disaster reliance, reduce loss, and facilitate cooperation before, during, and after emergencies. It uses crowd-sourced reporting and government agency validations that let citizens

  share experiences to help the community make safety and navigation decisions and help disaster

  management officials effectively prioritize response activities during disasters.
• Social media


  is the best tool for spreading advocacies and causes than other forms of technology. Its features encourage interaction, such as commenting and sharing, that continue the conversation about which “side” is right or wrong. Getting the message across the Internet is the first step in achieving social justice.
• 2019 HongKong protests


  Over a million Hong Kong residents marched to protest a proposed

  extradition bill allowing the city government to extradite suspects to mainland China, which concerns

  Hong Kong residents and visitors being detained in China and subjected to its jurisdiction and legal

  system. The residents used social media to share live news feeds and action information about

  ongoing and upcoming activities as a tool in the battle for public opinion against governmentpowered agendas.
• ALS Ice Bucket challenge


  In 2014, the ALS Association organized an ice bucket challenge to

  raise money and awareness for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often known as Lou Gehrig's

  disease). The challenge includes emptying a bucket of ice water over one's head to raise money

  for ALS research. The pouring of ice was meant for those who do not have the disease to feel the

  intense numbing associated with the disease. The challenge's nomination method contributed to its

  social media success.
• Black Lives Matter


  The movement organized by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi

  began in 2013 as an online community to combat anti-black racism and police violence targeting

  African Americans, using the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter on social media platforms. The hashtag

  increases in use during protests, demonstrations, speeches, and national discussions or in

  response to news stories affecting the Black community, such as George Floyd’s unjust death in

  2020.
• Me too movement


  The movement is a source of solidarity for women of all backgrounds

  experiencing sexual harassment by focusing on the experiences of sexual violence survivors

  everywhere. It reached mainstream awareness in 2017 when high-profile actresses in Hollywood

  shared their experiences in the film industry and began using the hashtag #MeToo leading to

  influential individuals facing the justice system.
• Million People March


  This movement was one of the protests in the Philippines in 2013 calling

  for abolishing the Pork Barrel fund over the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam led by

  Janel Lim-Napoles. Calls to protest on August 26, 2013, started on Facebook and Twitter and were

  considered the first-ever rally organized using social media.
• Coordinating community response


  Social media can create online spaces where people

  come together and find support, such as creating a space for sharing ideas online that creates unity

  for a cause.
• Platforming Lived Experience


  Social justice causes aim to achieve equity for minorities and

  underrepresented individuals and groups, as their stories and struggles are not often known and

  publicized. Social media gives a platform to amplify and share these stories with potentially millions

  of people worldwide.
• Sharing pictures and videos


  Social media is not just a tool for organizing large-scale protests

  but also for documenting them. The Hongkong protests of 2019 maximized social media by sharing

  pictures and videos of the events in the demonstrations and protests to redirect the narrative.
• slacktivism and cancel culture


  has also emerged when discussing social media as a platform for change and advocacy.
• Slacktivisim


  combines “slacker” and “activism,” referring to simple measures to support

  a social movement online, such as signing petitions and copying and reposting statuses and images.
• Cancel culture


  is a divisive idea that can be defined as a way of withdrawing support for public

  figures or companies over controversial or scandalous acts and can be considered a form of online shaming on

  social media platforms.