Traditional & New Media, Freedom of Expression
- Long-established channels: radio, broadcast TV, cable, satellite, print, billboards
- Remain relevant; audience time still devoted despite rise of online sources
- Question posed: consequences if traditional media disappear
- Computational, computer-dependent platforms for creation & redistribution
- Examples: internet, social networks, streaming, mobile apps
- Consumers juggle quick online searches with traditional outlets
- Titanic thought experiment: in 1912 news moved via telegraph & newspapers; today it would reach the world instantly through social media, live video, push alerts
Mainstream Media & Monitoring
- Certain media monitored to curb misinformation, protect security, uphold cultural or political standards
Freedom of Expression
- Right to convey ideas/opinions through speech, writing, or other media without harming others’ reputation
- Includes freedom of the press
- Philippine Constitution 1987, Art III Sec 4: no law shall abridge speech, expression, press, peaceful assembly, petition
- Some states impose limits to prevent abuse while preserving public order
- External: government or regulators restrict content
- Internal: media organizations moderate their own output to avoid penalties or protect staff
- Channel – facilitates public communication & idea exchange
- Watchdog – reveals corruption, supports free & fair elections
- Resource Center – stores & supplies information, preserves heritage, aids scholarship
- Advocate – narrows digital divide by offering diverse formats and access points
Classroom Tasks
- Group skit: 3!{-}!5-minute scene showing scenario, at least two media types, clear message on media role/freedom/censorship
- Assignment: create Poster/Video/Essay on “Freedom of Expression,” post online with #FreedomOfExpressionMIL and tag instructor