Zuckerberg talks about another Filipina aided by Internet.org

Victor Barreiro Jr.

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Zuckerberg talks about another Filipina aided by Internet.org
The new video from Internet.org tells the story of Marissa, who works in a factory but wants to start her own business selling dolls

MANILA, Philippines – A few days after telling the world about Riza Mae Tachado – a Filipina who completed her group thesis with the help of Internet.org – Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has again showcased another Filipina harnessing the power of Internet.org to further fulfill her dreams.

The new video from Internet.org, posted by Zuckerberg on Thursday, October 15 (October 16, Manila time), tells the story of Marissa, who works in a factory but wants to start her own business selling dolls.

Marissa said that she uses Internet.org to find good sales to help her build the business of her dreams.

She hopes that her future will be much different 10 years down the line, thanks to some help from technology at large and Internet.org in particular.

This is a great story about Marissa — a young woman working long hours in a factory, yet she uses Internet.org to…

Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, October 15, 2015


Internet.org is the Facebook-led initiative to provide free access to basic Internet-enabled services, allowing Filipinos to browse for news, look for jobs, and acquire information that can affect their daily lives, in addition to accessing Facebook and Facebook Messenger for free.

Rappler is one of the partner members of the initiative. – Rappler.com

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Victor Barreiro Jr.

Victor Barreiro Jr is part of Rappler's Central Desk. An avid patron of role-playing games and science fiction and fantasy shows, he also yearns to do good in the world, and hopes his work with Rappler helps to increase the good that's out there.