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Impact on Uses of Information and Communication Technology in a Conflict and Crisis Situation : 

Impact on Uses of Information and Communication Technology in a Conflict and Crisis Situation A Philippine Experience presented by: Mr. Edmundo G. Casino Siglo 21 Productions in cooperation with Chino Roces Foundation and Radio Mindanao Network, Inc.

Philippine Profile: 

Philippine Profile Over 7,100 Islands Over 75 million people Over 450 AM Radio Stations Over 450 FM Radio Stations Less than 36 % of the population are in the poverty level Democratic Government Majority Catholic Christians

Country History and Major Milestones: 

Country History and Major Milestones Spanish colony for over 300 years Revolted against her colonizers in 1890s and declared her independence against the Spaniards in 1898 Ruled by the Americans for more than 4 decades as she was traded off to the U. S. under the Treaty of Paris following the Spanish American War

Country History and Major Milestones: 

Country History and Major Milestones Invaded by the Japanese during the 2nd World War and was ruled for 3 years Had its sovereign rule only in 1945 through series of legislative means Subjected to an authoritarian regime for 14 years which resulted in an ouster during the 1st people power revolt in 1986 With the use of I.C.T., and media was able to ouster a Corruption Charged President in 2001

Comparative Analysis of People Power Revolt: 

Comparative Analysis of People Power Revolt

Comparative Analysis of People Power Revolt: 

Comparative Analysis of People Power Revolt Pre-1986 Uprising Collaboration of NGOs began 6 months after major breakthrough Peso devalued 50 % Advent of 1986 Uprising military sparked first day of uprising and the civilians followed Pre-2001 Uprising Collaboration of NGOS began 3 weeks after major breakthrough Peso devalued 50 % Advent of 2001 Uprising civilians sparked first day of uprising and the military followed

Basic Conditions pre-1986 and 2000: 

Basic Conditions pre-1986 and 2000

Basic State of ICT Users in the Country: 

Basic State of ICT Users in the Country No. of Internet Users : 400,000 growing at 50 % per annum since 1995 except 2000 No. of ISPs: over 165 nationwide Increasing no. of Internet Cafes/Kiosks No. of Mobile Phone Users : over 4 million growing at 10 % per annum starting in 1990 No. of Text Messages/day: 20 million Cost of Text Message per Sending: US$ 0.02

Socio-Political Lessons Learned: 

Socio-Political Lessons Learned Wide usage of ICT is key in mobilizing major groups of people for a common goal Local and international media play a vital role in generating public opinion Power politics against changes in state administration is weak when mass movements & democracy is active Outcomes of social uprisings do not guarantee good governance

What is the role of Siglo 21 Productions: 

What is the role of Siglo 21 Productions Producer of weekly program, “Sama Sama Sa Siglo 21” (All Together to the 21st Century) with the following objectives: Increase the analytical capability of the listening and marginalized masses Influence policy-makers in socially sensitive issues Create a trend in radio broadcasting format that is developmental oriented

Who are Siglo 21 Partners?: 

Who are Siglo 21 Partners? Radio Mindanao Network, Inc. one of the top 5 AM stations in the country 22 FM provincial radio stations 25 AM provincial radio stations 1 UHF television channel Chino Roces Foundation, Inc. Renowned media journalist & industrialist Pursuer of the new moral order

ICT strategies for Community Development: 

ICT strategies for Community Development

Conclusion: 

Conclusion Market-driven ICT strategies is vital to get needed mileage for project sustainability Doing nationwide coverage for community development creates wider participation in collaboration with key contacts Usage of ICT in conflict and crisis situation are opportunities to get public attention Possibilities are high with creative concepts and right partners