This document provides an introduction to information and communication technologies (ICT). It aims to improve knowledge of how ICT affects daily life and the economy. It discusses key topics like the internet, world wide web, computers, and the evolution from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. The Philippines is highlighted as an ICT hub in Asia, with growth in industries like BPO. Emerging technologies like social media, mobile devices, assistive media, cloud computing, and convergence are also overviewed.