After iBlog4

The iBlog4 Summit, in my honest estimation, was a success. It was well-attended, and the content of the talks and presentations was, on the whole, engaging and educational. Some of the talks were even inspiring, especially that of Juned Sonido’s, who talked about photo-blogging.

Although I don’t really do photography, it doesn’t hurt to learn about it, right? Juned delivered an easy-to-understand guide to photography for blogging, and gave us a taste of his own unique approach. He also brought out his impressive collection of cameras, from the ultra-professional to the basic point-and-shoot.

The centerpiece of the Summit this year was the exhortation by the main speakers for bloggers to give focus to the national elections in 2010. Since blogs are now approaching mainstream status in terms of readership and even in terms of scope of influence, bloggers have an opportunity to participate in the promotion of clean elections.

I’m also very happy that my colleague Ria Jose’s talk was a success. She talked about the activities of Mindanao bloggers, and what has transpired in our neck of the woods since we became a community in 2007.

Judging by the questions and comments, the bloggers there obviously got quite interested in our unique experience. One of them, Pierre of The Journal of The Jester-in-Exile, presented a challenge to us when he asked if the "success of MindanaoBloggers.com" (his words) was documented somewhere. This is something that I believe we must accomplish!

I’m proud to say that the Davaoeños — Andrew, Winston, Migs (an honorary Dabawenyo), Ria and myself — certainly made an impact at iBlog4. I hope that this is the start of the Davao bloggers community’s deeper participation in the national blogosphere.

And here are the Manila-based bloggers who’ve made an impact on me: Juned Sonido, Manuel L. Quezon III, Markku Seguerra, and of course, Janette Toral, Aileen Apolo and Jay de Jesus.

Some more link-love to new friends: Benj Espina, Jeffrey Villafranca, Ade Magnaye, Jane Uymatiao, Fritz Tentativa, Ade Magnaye, Dine Racoma, Coy Caballes, Ely Apao + his sweetie, Teacher Julie, and the tantalizing Japanophile, Kring Elenzano.

Tagged: iBlog4

23 responses to “After iBlog4”

# Adeon 28 Apr 2008 at 1:24 am

Hey, nice meeting you too! It’s a shame you’re not into music because you sing a mean Basil Valdez.
# Blogieon 28 Apr 2008 at 1:26 am

Hahahaha! I sing Basil Valdez because he’s the only one I can sing decently. Well, sometimes I can do a mean Jun Polistico as well!
# Junedon 28 Apr 2008 at 8:58 am

Hi Blogie,
It was a pleasure to meet you, Ria, Andrew, Winston and Migs.
# the jester-in-exileon 28 Apr 2008 at 9:59 am

i hope that one day the mindanao bloggers can teach us bloggers from up north how to be as successful. padayon!
# Angieon 28 Apr 2008 at 11:17 am

Hello Mr Blogie? What happen to Mindanaobloggers?
Di ako makapasend ng entry ko,submit sana ako sa blog ko.
Have a nice day…
# Angieon 28 Apr 2008 at 11:19 am

And paano ba makapagpost ng cooment na lumalubas ang picture mo?
I want to learn alot about blogging.Hoping for a reply,thanks….
# Blogieon 28 Apr 2008 at 9:47 pm

@Angie — Re MindanaoBloggers.com, I’m afraid I don’t understand what your problem is. Pleaes use the contact form to email me your concern directly.

As for the photo beside your comment, please go to gravatar.com. Register your email address there and upload your photo.
# Janeon 28 Apr 2008 at 11:57 pm

Wonderful to finally meet bloggers from my Davao City of childhood days….

Sige, Blogie, if and when I do make it to Davao, pasyal ta ha? I want to drown in durian, panga, and FREE WIFI!
# FunnySexyon 29 Apr 2008 at 1:14 am

Hey Mr. Blogie… Tantalizing Japanophile FTW! Ahahaha. Though my URL is funnysexy.ph. I think you just linked our company’s corporate site.
# Blogieon 29 Apr 2008 at 1:45 pm

@FunnySexy — Oops! There, it’s linked to your blog now.

@Jane (and to bloggers who plan to visit Davao) — Just holler!
# Janette Toralon 30 Apr 2008 at 5:51 am

Hi Blogs. Great that you guys finally made it to iBlog and shared your interesting story.
# beejingon 30 Apr 2008 at 11:34 am

I feel so SAD to have missed the event. :(. cge lang next time.
# julieon 30 Apr 2008 at 11:59 pm

Nice to see you at the blog events, Blogie. I hope you were able to enjoy your stay here. Lots of bloggers from Davao living abroad

Till the next blog event, in Davao
# Blogieon 01 May 2008 at 12:01 am

Hey Teacher Julie! Thanks for dropping by! Sana naman you’ll attend a Davao bloggers event
# Elyon 01 May 2008 at 12:22 pm

Eya Blogie! I would’ve taken you around Manila as well but as you noticed (and like I said), I WAS distracted. LOL.

See you next time you come around!
# Blogieon 01 May 2008 at 12:28 pm

Thanks Ely! Will be sure to let you know next time I’m back there.
# Elyon 01 May 2008 at 12:30 pm

Wow quickly reply. Heheh. Blogie’s blogging! BTW, what CAPTCHA are you using?
# Blogieon 01 May 2008 at 12:41 pm

@Ely — I am therefore I blog

It’s a WP plugin called MyCaptcha. I love it.
# Elaineon 02 May 2008 at 2:04 pm

Hi Blogie!
Nice to meet you too. Sayang wasn’t able to interview you more on your Ateneo days (did i get it right?). Baka pwede kita feature sa KatipunanQC.com… the prodigal Atenean from Davao.. heheh.
# Fritzon 02 May 2008 at 5:31 pm

hanggang sa muli, Blogie!
# Blogieon 02 May 2008 at 5:52 pm

@Elaine — Hi there! Sige I’d like that. But, “prodigal”?? Hmmm…

@Fritz — Para namang napakalayo ko na’t di na maabot ng Twitter…
# Tahnon 02 May 2008 at 7:42 pm

Hi there. FGD did not push thru last week but it probably commence on either MOnday or Tuesday. I am not too sure if you will still be here. Hope you are It is a physical meetup to get bloggers to interact with each other If you can make it, please send me a shout at tahnee.gonzales@yahoo.com
# Blogieon 02 May 2008 at 7:57 pm

@Tahn — Unfortunately, I’m already back in Davao. Next time!