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Taking the Philippine Blogosphere Offline

That’s our tag line for our blog parteeh which will be tomorrow. I never really got to explain that one until yesterday while I was having coffee with the editorial team of GMA 7 (News & Public Affairs). As they’ve graciously invited me to drop by their station and introduce me to the team involved in their blog network and the new GMANews.tv portal, I decided to stay for a while (if you can call 5 hours a coffee break) and discuss my ideas and plans for a solid blogging community in the Philippines as well as get their side of the story on the recent break-up on the Inq7.net project. I don’t know if I did promise them I won’t tackle the issue anymore here on my blog as it’s already done and been dealt with although I said it would be nice if the online reading public would know the whole meat of the story.

Ok, going back to the party. This event is a landmark for me to show to the rest of the local IT industry that there IS a community and it’s not just virtual but a real one you can meet and greet. The event tomorrow will be the proof of that — organized by bloggers for bloggers. As of last count, we have over 100+ attendees (though only around 80 are bloggers as we have to give slots to sponsors, speakers, etc.)

The overwhelming support that we have from the sponsors and donors who selfishly sent in their contributions is unbelievable. What I am most proud of is the amount of effort the members of the Steering Committee put into this project. If it were not for them, this event wouldn’t even be possible. Some of them are even the first ones who pledged money for the party. Huge, huge props to the team.

So, well see y’all there tomorrow!

P.S.
I’m hoping to win that iPod Video too! *hahaha*

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

10 Responses

  1. Avatar for AJ AJ says:

    waaaah.

    kamasa organizers sa pa-raffle! bawas chance of winning.

    :P

  2. Avatar for jomar jomar says:

    Number 6 technorati??? saan?

  3. Avatar for pinoygameguru pinoygameguru says:

    i hope to join this special event.

  4. Avatar for Hamilton Chua Hamilton Chua says:

    The overwhelming support that we have from the sponsors and donors who selfishly sent in their contributions is unbelievable.

    Ah, ehem. Did you just hint that your sponsors and donors have a hidden agenda ? ;-)

    I’m sure it will be a blast. Big Congratulations !!!!

  5. Avatar for Andrew Andrew says:

    This is certainly a milestone. Making #6 at Technorati is enough proof of that. Walang webcast to? :)

  6. Avatar for GUrbi > Laptop That Blogging Bought GUrbi > Laptop That Blogging Bought says:

    Wow! I always dream of joining this kind of event. I have read the Blog Parteeh blog and the prizes are really exciting. But I cannot attend because I have class tomorrow. Huhuhu. Next time nalang. Hehehe.

  7. Avatar for marhgil marhgil says:

    Tuloy na ang parteeh! See you all there! iPod Video, here i come! :D

  8. Avatar for joseph joseph says:

    See you tomorrow! I just arrived here in Manila from Baler. My tagline is Baler to Belair!

    The next possible move is to formally organize the Pinoy bloggers. You know like the Assoc. or Society thingy.

  9. Avatar for ruth ruth says:

    all the best yuga! this is certainly going to be a milestone! :)

  10. Avatar for Carlo Carlo says:

    See y’all tomorrow. Finally everything fell into place :)

    I want that iPod and Cushtop too! :D

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