The AIJC survey reveals that more girls than boys access the Internet in Mindanao.

Filipino schoolchildren are computer literate, as almost three-fourths (74%) have access to the Internet. Schoolchildren in the Visayas and Metro Manila have greater access than their counterparts in the Cordilleras and Mindanao.

Maintaining and visiting social networking sites (SNS) is emerging as the number one online activity. Almost 9 of 10 schoolchildren who connect to the Net are members of Friendster.

Online gaming is another favorite with almost 8 of 10 schoolchildren who connect to the net play online games. There are more grade school pupils than high school students who play online.

These are among the major findings of the survey, Internet Access and Use by Filipino Schoolchildren, conducted by the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC). The study was commissioned by UNICEF. According to AIJC President Ramon R. Tuazon, UNICEF will use the study in coming up with policy and action agenda in creating a child-friendly cyberspace.

Finally, a byword!

A byword by which our local Community eCenter (CeC) will be called.  

A total of ninety-three entries were gathered from the field relating to the conduct of the CeC slogan contest, and has, in part, fielded the personal perception of what a CeC is to a local customer, implementer and/or stakeholder.

But a particular theme stood out, in the words quoted “Connecting and Empowering Communities” as submitted by Mr. Jimmy Calata of  Nueva Vizcaya CeC. 

As the official slogan, the statement anchors on the abiding purpose of what the local CeC should stand for.  True enough, the CeC has bridged vast opportunities for the common man in our grassroots communities.

Congratulations to Mr. Calata, and to all who have generously shared their ideas, we express our sincere gratitude for imparting with us your appreciation for your local CeC.