A dozen or so Cebu-based bloggers met in Bo’s Coffee Club on Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City yesterday afternoon.
Winston organized the gathering by posting an invitation in his site for a meet-up. Winston and Blogie Robillo then shared with Cebu bloggers how they were able to organize the Davao blogging community.
DAVAO, CEBU BLOGGERS. Wilson Ng talks about plans for the coming Mandaue Business Month during the meet-up of Cebu-based bloggers. The business activity in August will have several tech-related events. Click on photo to view larger image.I came into the meet-up from a meeting with Wilson Ng and Rio Calle on a web development project related to the Mandaue Business Month in August. During the meet-up, Wilson presented his plans for the Mandaue activity, which will include several technology-related events.
During the meeting, the bloggers agreed to meet regularly for coffee on certain weekends. Winston gathered contact details of those present and will be setting up a mailing list to centralize discussions related to Cebu blogging meetings and events.
Among those who attended were Aldrin Ponce, Rodelio Lagahit, Aileen Estoquia, Wilhelmina Sarawi, Kevin Ray Chua, Xerxes Bernadez, and Mark Abitona.
BLOGGING MEET. Blogie Robillo (2nd from right) talks about his experience organizing events for Davao and Mindanao bloggers. With him are (from left) Kevin Ray Chua, Xerxes Bernadez, and Wilson Ng. Click on photo to enlarge.It was great to meet Cebu-based bloggers and talk shop. I hope meetings can finally be held regularly. I still want to organize a local WordPress users group—maybe next time. In yesterday’s meet-up, I was able to hand out my last three Ubuntu CDs (the others have all been claimed by Sun.Star Cebu readers).
Since I came into the meeting with Wilson and Rio, it’s quite understandable that I’d be mistaken for a Ng Khai employee. Sorry, but I’m not. I work full-time for Sun.Star Cebu but I run my own consultancy for new media projects. Right now, however, I’m considering spending more time on new media projects that I have long wanted to start. Interesting times.
9 responses so far ↓
Wilhelmina // Jun 30, 2008 at 4:30 am
It was great meeting you there. Well, you know how to find us for next time.
bugITs // Jun 30, 2008 at 5:50 am
sayang talaga at di ako nakapunta..may family problem kasi.. hahayz..
rodel // Jun 30, 2008 at 7:55 am
nice meeting your guys.. wasn’t expect Wilson to be there..
Obnoxious Queer // Jun 30, 2008 at 9:52 am
Still looking forward for regular weekend meet-ups with the bloggers…
Nice that we have met as well.
Kevin Ray N. Chua // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:43 am
It was a good start for the Cebu blogging community! Hope to see all of your more often!
Blogie // Jul 2, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Hey Max! Yes, these are interesting times indeed.
If you need help with setting up that Cebu WordPress users group, do let me know. I’d like to help out as much as I can.
Carl // Jul 6, 2008 at 12:51 am
Hi please include me in future blogger meets.. Please include me in your mailing list, thanks..
Arnold
0927-9939355
acfs1982@gmail.com
PINOY BLOGGER // Jul 11, 2008 at 3:06 pm
I am a blogging neophyte and would be willing to join your next meetings.
Hope I can join you next time.
clarence // Sep 8, 2008 at 6:54 pm
sayanga wala ko ka-apil ani,
sa sunod nalang
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