The Emergence and Development of Multimedia in the Philippines

What is life like in the Philippines before Multimedia came around and made things more interesting? The way of getting info was through a newspaper. Newspaper would be considered "Multimedia" since it has more than one element as it contains text and images.

Newspapers are the oldest form of communication the early Filipinos used to spread the word to thousands and since then the multimedia industry grew and grew. When the foreigners left  the Filipinos were able to give way information when ever they want. The top three known newspapers of the country is the Manila Bulletin, The Philippine Daily Inquirer and Philippine Star. All of which provide daily news and information for the Filipinos.

Now moving on to mobile phones. When did mobile phones get released here at the Philippines? It was way back at the 1960's and it was Motorola Philippines who released it. As of today the Philippines is known to be the "Text Capital" of the world and is provided by three major networks: Smart and Globe Telecommunications and Sun Cellular

How about television? When did that came around to the Filipino people? TV was introduced by the brother of former president Elpidio Quirino. Up till Marcos' regime networks were popping up side to side until they were shut down during Marcos' reign. After Marcos term was over, as of 1986 the television industry came back and so did the networks. As of 2010, shows are in a more higher definition. Networks like ABS-CBN and GMA fight for the people's views and favor.

The internet first came around in the Philippines at the year 1994 and has since been developing. As of 2010 there are over 29.8 million Filipino internet users. The internet has made communicating very easier. Back then people would go to the post office to have their mailed delivered, but now it is done at a few push of buttons with email and chat. The internet reqally has an effect on the Philippines' economy.

The Philippines' Multimedia Industry since then has been growing really fast nonstop. Widely used at home, school and businesses. It has expanded the communication to greater lengths and helping to change the world in to a much more modern one.

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