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Period: 900 to 1521
Pre-Colonial Era
Alibata/Baybayin used for writing and speaking. <br/>
Umalohokan were used usually to settle political disputes. -
Period: 1521 to
Spanish Era
Evolution of the printing industry <br/>
The general public had limited access to printed literature <br/>
Numerous propaganda such as La Solidaridad <br/>
Emergence of the first newspapers <br/>
Introduction of cinematography -
Period: to
American Era
Newspapers such as Manila Times and Manila Bulletin <br/>
Introduction of magazines <br/>
Emergence of radio broadcasting <br/> -
Period: to
Japanese Era
First cases of media censorship <br/>
Introduction of the television <br/>
"Underground" broadcasting for propaganda <br/> -
Period: to
Present/Modern Era
Widespread use of online communication, such as social media <br/>
Technological advancements allowing for more effective media use <br/>
Beginnings of the "watchdog" function of media