Technology... a social transformation

Technology has primarily been one of the agents of social transformation in the Filipino society. Without it, life will not be as easy as we have right now. We will be able to know people around the globe in just one click. It encourages people to be more interactive and pro-active. With technology, Philippines will be transformed into a first world country.

The government should help the society become a computer literate. Seminars and workshops should be organized to help achieve the goal. Each LGU or Local Government Unit should group the best IT practitioners in their city. Then, they will organize computer literacy workshops for the young people and the out-of-school youth (OSY). As a result, these young people will use their knowledge in managing the technology.


After the workshop, the government will encourage the out-of-school youth to create their own blog account. They should write articles about the Philippines. These articles will be based on the the culture of the country. They will also talk about the lifestyle they practiced in their own city or town. Some of them can also write about the history, legend, and myths of their places. Eventually, the people around the country or world will be able to read how people from Visayas or Mindanao live. While reading the articles posted in the blog, people from the different parts of the country will be able to see and experience events such as the Dinagyang Festival, Ati-atihan, or Sinulog Festival.


The government will then challenge the people to spread their blog in the different sites of the world wide web. They can post their blog sites in Twitter, Multiply, Facebook, Myspace, etc. The government can also help them by hosting a site where they can promote their blog. Eventually, they will be able to gain rewards from their labor. Without going to a formal school, they can earn money from the internet. Some youth who have gone through a formal IT schooling can propagate their skills, they can earn a huge amount of money without leaving the comforts of their home by creating websites, designing webs, or making a blogger account.


Lastly, through these innovations, the Filipino people will be well-known around the world. Since they saw articles and pictures of the Dinagyang festival on the internet, they could not help, but go to Iloilo to experience the festival first hand. They will also realize that Philippines is not a dangerous country to live in and invest their money with. They will also see how happy, kind, generous, and hospitable Filipinos are.


In conclusion, the technology will help our country lead a road to success.