MANILA, Philippines – How can the youth utilize social media in shedding light on issues surrounding their community?
On June 8, Rappler will tackle this question through a workshop with the theme “#MoveTawiTawi: Social media for social good.”
The workshop will be held at the Lepa Sandbar Resort in Barangay Pasiagan, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi from 8 am to 5 pm.
“#MoveTawiTawi: Social media for social good” aims to train local stakeholders how to use social media in their advocacies and help them communicate local issues – environment, peace and order, and tourism – better.
Various speakers will join the workshop to share their insights on different issues in Tawi-Tawi:
- Lt Col Leo Frincillo PN(M) on peace and order
- Terri Gonzales on responsible tourism
- World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Director Dr. Felimon Romero on the environment
- Rappler multimedia reporter David Lozada on social media and activism
- Rappler multimedia reporter Pia Ranada on the importance of environmental reporting
#MoveTawiTawi is in partnership with the Philippine Marines, the Provincial Government and Tourism Office of Tawi-Tawi, Youth 4 Nature, WWF, and the Notre Dame University.
For questions, please email move.ph@rappler.com. – Rappler.com
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