USING MEDIA AND

THE INTERNET FOR

SELF-EXPRESSION
 When media and information
creators and consumers are
engaged, they are more
empowered to make
informed decisions.
FREEDOM OF
EXPRESSION
They become more critical
and discerning about media
and information choices and
take appropriate action.
 Freedom of Expression is guaranteed
when people are given access to
information and the skills to process
and use these information for personal,
professional, and social development.
FREEDOM OF
EXPRESSION
Everyone has the right to impart and
receive information, as enshrined in
the 1987 Philippine Constitution,
specifically Article III, Section 4.
 FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

• It is necessary precondition for attaining sustainable development.

• When people freely express their views, they can participate in development
activities through information they access from media and information sources.
• When we become more conscious of the value of access to media and
information and active participation towards development, we the contribute to
the attainment of a sustainable future.
 As we enjoy freedom of
expression as a democratic
country, this always comes
with responsibility.
HOW TO
OBSERVE
ETHICS WE should not abuse such
freedom and that we are
accountable for every action
that we take in the exercise of
such freedom.
 When asked to provide personal data, are
the personal data protected by data
collectors? Are we allowed to limit our
personal data to basic information? How
will these data be used? When using social
media, do we have access to security
HOW TO settings?
OBSERVE
ETHICS
Who can access the information? Is it
accessible to everyone regardless of
frontiers, origin, and personal
background?
 What information do we produce? Why do
we produce it? How will this affect or
influence others? Are the messages accurate
and not based on gossip or hearsay? Is this
factual or opinion? What is the evidence to
HOW TO support our claim? Is there any information
that is discriminatory or sarcastic? Is the
OBSERVE language appropriate?

ETHICS

Does the message respect other’s people

opinions and beliefs??
 Is there any part of
information produced that is
copyrighted? Have we
HOW TO acknowledged our sources?
OBSERVE
ETHICS What information do we
share? Why do we need to
share it? Are we allowed to
share this information?
 How will the information be used?
How do we adapt to this
information? Do we give credit to
the source of information?
HOW TO
OBSERVE
ETHICS When writing an email, do we
forward any email without
permission of the original source?
Do we copy furnish everyone this
email or select only those who
should know?
ACTIVITY

• How do you understand freedom of expression? Explain it in your own

words and give examples.
• Why is freedom of expression important in a democratic process? Give
examples