This is a presentation of Blogger Kevin Ray Chua on the impact of blogging during the 2010 elections and a dissemination forum of SIRCA (Strengthening ICTD Research Capacity in Asia) and the Center for Research and Communication of University of Asia and the Pacific. This was presented last March 5, 2011 at the Don Merto's Restaurant, 94 Juana Osmena Street, Cebu City.
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Blogging and the May 2010 Election Campaign
1. Free Powerpoint Templates Blogging and the May 2010 Election Campaign Don Merto’s Restaurant, Cebu City | Mar. 5, 2011 Kevin Ray N. Chua http://www.kevinraychua.com
2. 2010 ELECTION CANDIDATES It was a campaign that was 3 years in the making and suddenly changed on the last minute. www.kevinraychua.com
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5. BLOG HISTORY The Mar Roxas for President in 2010 Blog was created and launched last JULY 29, 2007. www.kevinraychua.com
7. BLOG HISTORY It’s main goal was to encourage and support then Senator Mar Roxas to run as President of the Philippines for the May 2010 Presidential elections. www.kevinraychua.com
8. BLOG HISTORY For me, it was a result of the people’s desire for change from the Arroyo regime. Even though the 2007 Midterm Elections just ended then, the 2010 campaign was already on the air. www.kevinraychua.com
9. BLOG HISTORY The blog was not affiliated with Senator Mar Roxas and the Liberal Party of the Philippines. It was also the first blog that started it all for the 2010 elections online. www.kevinraychua.com
10. AWARDS The Mar Roxas for President in 2010 Blog won as the Top 5 among the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2008, a writing project organized by Ms. Janette Toral. Source: http://www.influentialblogger.net/2008/08/winners-top-10-emerging-influential.html www.kevinraychua.com
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12. LOOKING FORWARD Blogging has already helped shaped today’s political landscape with more and more bloggers getting involved in sharing their views on issues that matter to them. This medium is widely accessible to everyone knowing that more and more Filipinos are getting hooked online. www.kevinraychua.com
13. WHAT THEY SAID Ederic.Net – “Walang pagod si Kevin sa pagpo-promote kay Roxas at sa kanyang campaign blog na trailblazer sa niche na ito.” AdventuresofaLionHeart.Blogspot.Com – “Very informative naman ang Mar Roxas for 2010 Blog” Digiputz.Com – “This is a landmark blog that has a dual purpose: to promote Mar Roxas (which I do not particularly endorse) and to test the waters of how the internet can affect a local politician’s campaign” Vaes9.CodedGraphic.Com – “I’m not necessarily voting for Mar Roxas when he runs in 2010 but I can see that Ben Chua’s blog will become a sort-of template for citizen-initiated online political endorsements come 2010.” www.kevinraychua.com