[Note: This article was originally published in Munting Nayon Magazine and was meant as an introductory piece on the importance of properly drawing up social media strategy and policies.] Social technologies are revolutionising society. You’ve probably heard this before and shook your head in … [Read more...]
‘Bangon, Pinoy! Rise above the storm’: A fund raising campaign for the storm victims in the Philippines
Warm greetings in this season of storms! Pinay sa Holland (Filipinas in Holland) invites you to support our benefit concert and fund-raising campaign for the storm victims in the Philippines. Entitled ‘Bangon, Pinoy! Rise above the storm’, it’s a concert to celebrate the unsinkable Filipino spirit, … [Read more...]
Let’s ask Farmville to lend a helping hand to storm victims in the Philippines
via insidesocialgames.com Filipinos are crazy about Farmville. For the longest time, I tried to stay its lure, but eventually I succumbed to its calling. During the first 4 days of the storm, the absence of Farmville feeds from my Philippines network was striking. It's just a game, but I knew what … [Read more...]
An overview of online social tools for fund-raising
Tropical storm Ondoy (international code name: Ketsana) wreaked havoc on the Philippines last week that reverberated beyond its shores. Every Filipino, whether at home or abroad, had someone to worry about. Though tragic, it was an authentic national experience that brought together Filipnos from … [Read more...]
Donate (online) to victims of tropical storm Ondoy in the Philippines (updated 29-09-09)
Update: 30-09-09 23:00 - There's now a comprehensive Google doc list of where to donate plus all pertinent details on how to help locally and abroad. (updated 30-09-09, 10:20 a.m. Note: Except for info on Red Cross and the Netherlands, this post is only for online donations to non-profit … [Read more...]
My activist roots (a tribute to Dad on what would’ve been his 87th bday)
For someone who writes about a lot of things, I’ve never really written anything about my father. When he died in 2004, I wrote an entry in my journal, but nothing more, even though so many things remained to be expressed in words and shared to those who care. Perhaps it’s the fierce … [Read more...]