Blogging & Podcasting Workshop

There will be a blogging and podcasting workshop this March 9 and 10 sponsored by Friedrich-Naumann Foundation, Philippines and while I’m one of the resource speakers, I’d like to share this open invitation to anyone who might interested:

FNF is organizing “Express Yourself”, a hands-on workshop on blogging and podcasting as political tools. This will be held on 9-10 March 2006 in Makati City. Students, young practitioners, and communications or politics enthusiasts (preferably from the Liberal family) are invited to send their applications by 1 March 2006. Applications consist of: (1) CV (2) short essay on why they want to join and (3) Samples of previous work (if any) . A good command of the English language is expected. Applications can be sent through email at liberal@fnf.org.ph or by fax at (63 2) 8101431.

Resource persons will include well-known Filipino bloggers like Mr. Abe Olandres (www.PinoyBlog.com) and Mr. Manolo Quezon III (www.quezon.ph/blog). I am including a draft of the program. To get aquainted with podcasts, you might also want to tune into The Liberal Times Manila Podcast, which you can download from www.fnf.org.ph/podcast.

The workshop objectives are:

(1) Participants have an overview of best practices in the field of blogging and podcasting with a special emphasis on the Philippine political context

(2) Participants appreciate the potential power of blogs and podcasts as basically uncensored communications tools

(3) Participants understand the importance of a clear message that defines their online publishing

(4) Participants are familiar with the basic editorial and writing guidelines regarding online communications and apply them and

(5) Participants are able to produce and maintain their own blogs and podcasts

As this is a workshop with many practical, hands-on exercises, only 15 successful applicants will be invited to participate in “Express Yourself!”. Please take note that participation is free of charge and inclusive of materials and lunch. FNF may also cover transportation costs and accommodations for participants traveling from outside Metro Manila.

If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me at +63 2 8403728 / +63 2 8403729 . You may also visit FNF’s website at www.fnf.org.ph.

Thanks to Jayvee for a copy of the email.