Adbokasya sa Social Media!

"Adbokasya sa Social Media" is a dynamic event designed to empower individuals with disabilities and those who care for them to leverage their personal social media presence as a tool for positive change. Whether passionate about social justice, environmental causes, or community initiatives, this event will provide practical insights and strategies to amplify your voice and influence through various social media platforms. We also aspire to widen our circle of disability rights allies.

This will be held in commemoration of the National Disability Rights Week. The event is a partnership between the Autism Society Philippines, the Local Government of Quezon City, the National Council on Disability Affairs, and SM Cares. Expected participants include members of the disability community, NGOs helping Filipinos with disabilities, government agencies, and student organizations.

Read the concept note here.

“Influencer daw o?”

Participants will be equipped with the basic knowledge and skills needed to turn their personal social media platforms into powerful advocacy tools. Join us for an insightful and interactive session that will empower you to make a meaningful impact on the causes you are passionate about. Let your voice be heard in the digital age!

• Building a Purposeful Presence. Explore the fundamentals of crafting a compelling and purpose-driven social media persona. Learn how to align your brand with the cause you advocate for, establishing authenticity and credibility.
• Strategic Content Creation. Understand the art of creating impactful content that resonates with your audience. Discover techniques for storytelling, crafting engaging posts, and utilizing multimedia elements to convey your message effectively.
• Navigating Social Media Platforms. Gain insights into the unique dynamics of popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Learn how to tailor your advocacy efforts to each platform and maximize reach.
• Community Engagement. Explore strategies for fostering a supportive online community around your cause. Discuss the importance of engagement, responding to feedback, and building a network of like-minded individuals to amplify your advocacy efforts.
• Creative Tools, Tips and Tricks. Discover a toolkit of creative tools, tips, and tricks to enhance your social media advocacy. From graphic design platforms to video editing apps, explore ways to elevate your content and captivate your audience effectively.
• Navigating Challenges. Address the potential challenges and ethical considerations associated with online advocacy. Explore strategies for handling criticism, managing conflicts, and maintaining a positive online presence.

“Huntahan tungkol sa Pinaglalaban”

This round table features content creators with a long history of using digital platforms like Tiktok to have fun and to further valuable advocacies.

• Mona Magno-Veluz or Mighty Magulang (@mightymagulang). She is the National Spokesperson of the Autism Society Philippines and the Country Manager of the ASP Autism Works program. She delivers bite-sized content on history, genealogy thought starters, and her autism inclusion advocacy on her accounts. She serves on the Tiktok Safety Advisory Council for Asia Pacific.
• Chef Gelo Guison (@chefgeloguison) is a creative culinary artist who advocates universal access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally appropriate food for all, while championing other civic movements.
• Riyan Portuguez, RPsy, RPm aka the Millenial Psychologist (@yourmillenialpsych) is a practicing psychologist and psychometrician. She seeks to improve societal well-being by helping create safe spaces for all, and promoting practices that uplift human dignity.
• Vince Monares Quinabandal or Queen Mathilda Airlines (@mathildaairlinesofficial) is known for her pole-spinning videos where she shares educational information about national issues in less than a minute. She recently joined the civilian convoy to the Scarborough Shoal to bring the West Philippine Sea issue closer to the youth.
• Ryan Pronstoller shines as Tita Baby Azucarera (@yourtitababy), an embodiment of that “Tita Baby” everyone has and can relate to. She leverages her approachability and quick wit on her social media accounts where she shells out pragmatic life advice from love to work, from drag to civics.