ICT Effects in the Philippines

What major event in Philippine history showcased the power of ICT in mobilizing people for political change?

• EDSA People Power I

• EDSA People Power II

• Martial Law Declaration

• 1987 Constitution Ratification

Which ICT tool played a crucial role during EDSA People Power II in spreading information and organizing protests?

• Television broadcasting

• Email newsletters

• SMS or text messaging

• Online blogs

How did mobile technology contribute to the success of EDSA People Power II?

• It allowed faster delivery of international aid

• It was used to coordinate mass movements through text messages

• It was used for entertainment during protests

• It provided live TV coverage

What term best describes the phenomenon where citizens used text messaging to influence political events during EDSA II?

• Digital resistance

• Text revolution

• Cyber politics

• Information overload

During Bagyong Yolanda (Typhoon Haiyan), what role did ICT play in disaster response?

• It delayed government coordination

• It allowed the spread of misinformation only

• It enabled rapid communication and rescue coordination

• It replaced traditional news entirely

What social media platform was widely used to share updates, missing persons, and donation drives during Bagyong Yolanda?

• Twitter and Facebook

• TikTok

• Friendster

• MySpace

Which of the following is a positive effect of ICT observed during Bagyong Yolanda?

• Spread of fake news

• Cyberbullying

• Real-time disaster reporting and aid mobilization

• Network congestion

The use of ICT during EDSA II and Bagyong Yolanda reflects which characteristic of technology in society?

• ICT can influence social and political movements

• ICT only affects entertainment

• ICT is limited to personal communication

• ICT has no real social impact

Which of the following challenges was also observed with ICT use during Bagyong Yolanda?

• Easy power restoration

• Network failures due to infrastructure damage

• Increased text messaging rates

• Improved signal strength in rural areas

What overall lesson can be learned from the use of ICT during EDSA II and Bagyong Yolanda?

• ICT should be restricted during crises

• ICT can empower citizens and improve disaster response when used responsibly

• ICT has no role in political or social change

• ICT only benefits government agencies