Microblogging keeps Filipino Netizens informed on ConAss in absence of mainstream media

Here’s an excerpt from my latest CNET Asia blog post.

As Filipinos saw last night, the true test of digital tools is when they are used by citizens to defend democracy and keep information flowing.

Mainstream media was virtually prevented–or perhaps in some cases, unwilling–from doing a live coverage of the House of Representatives plenary debate on amending the Philippine Constitution that lasted deep into the stormy night. New Media, however, kept Filipino Netizens informed (search for #conass on Twitter and Plurk) as the pro-administration majority used their numbers to railroad the approval of House Resolution No. 1109, which would allow Congress to convene into a constitutional assembly (ConAss) and amend the Philippine Constitution.

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