SOX Blog Fest 2010, One Event You Should Not Miss

The SOCCSKSARGEN BLOGGERS once again is making history as they hold another big and exciting bloggers' convention for every potential, newbie and seasoned blogger in the region. While we seem to know practically everything about the power of blogging, the line - up of speakers include special points on internet security (Do you want to know how your online accounts like Facebook can be all hacked in few minutes?), blog animation and videography, tourism on new media, Google mania, new media on politics and economics, SEO techniques and blog monetization and more.

With an expected number of  100 participants that may come from various area of SOCCSKSARGEN, this event on December 11, 2010 at Royal East Hotel is simply bound to succeed with guaranteed overwhelming fun.



As of December 5, around 80 registrants overwhelm the list and with few more days, the number is simply be filled in a flash. So, if you want to be one of the privileged attendees, get a slot and mark December 11 a big holiday.

So, with my sister Tammy and  partner Arnel,  the BLOG FEST 2010 is sure event I wont miss for anything.

Fun with SOX Bloggers at Music KTV Bar

We were invited early evening to join the SOX bloggers' meeting at  the opeing of Music KTV at Sun City, General Santos City. They had their soft opening last Sunday, September 12, and while it still needs polishing, the entire bar is worth visiting.

There are KTV spacious rooms good for 8 - 14 persons that may range between PHP 200.00 and PHP 300.00  per hour.  And, if your  barkadas or buddies simply need a place to relax and enjoy while having fun singing and drinking, then, this new KTV bar must be one of your top list.

We quite like their sumptuous food and different cocktail offers. Soon, we will visit this place for another fun time singing and dining.

Music KTV facade

Fellow SOX bloggers at cocktail session

enjoying the singing session with upbeat and touchy collections

SOX Blood Drive for Cause

The SOX bloggers along with Red Cross Personnel on Blood Donation Drive at 

Robinson's  Gensan Activity Area

 

Our fellow blogger, Professor Gilbert Tan, giving his share

The SOX bloggers waiting for more donors (laptop anywhere, huh!)

The SOCCSKSARGEN  (SOX) bloggers conducted this blood donation drive in celebration of Red Cross Month. And, this was only timely especially with the alarming cases of Dengue nationwide where more than 500 cases are from our General Santos City. 

We aimed to have 15 donors and I wanted to donate but for usual reasons (stress, blood pressure, anemia), I could not donate. 

We were only happy that we had around 10 when my sister and I left briefly. So, to all donors, Robinsons management, Red Cross personnel, our many thanks; we hope the donated blood can be of help.

My Top Influential Blogs

Blogging is my passion and when I started in 2008, I have quite enjoyed the perks of having blogs: new friends, countless gimmicks, free concert tickets, additional earnings and great wisdom and humor from other bloggers.

So, I won't at all pass the Writing Project for 2010 Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs and give my  list because my nominees simply have great blogs with heart and soul that can simply make readers weep, laugh and most of all, love life.

So, my short list includes:

• Ganda Ever So Much - If I want my day to be more comic, alive and witty, I just don't miss reading the entriess from this blog. His honesty and transparency and even criticisms can indeed rock your  funny bone and make you do uncalled self - meditation because of his profoundness, intellect and humor. 
• Kikay Much - Everyone is vain and if you are in search for beauty tips, entertainment gadgets, fashion trends, you won't miss this fashion - beauty site that is simply filled with personalized and true - to - the - bone reviews of a certified fashionista herself. You will simply have the urge to try anything  she writes. 
• AlexisChua - you will be quite amazed by the monstrosity of intellect and passion from this blog and to know that he is just fresh from college, you may wish all leaders and young ones share same passion for anything he loves, politics, technology, community, economics and Philippine development to top his list. 
• Ako si Rabsky - This blog is like reading Vice Ganda's punch line and if you want to take a glimpse how the Kabataan see the present Philippine state, you will be quite surprise how this blog brings out the truth with funny icing on the top. 
• Gensan Gems - I like this blog because the author  presents the less known recipes and wacky adventures in South Cotabato one should not miss. 
• A Thousand Ships - this is a photoblog and not only that you get to see amazing and unique and personal pictures, you shall be amazed too with all the vivid and interesting stories behind these great pictures too.
•  Digital Exposures - another photoblog with captivating pictures and the images are enough to ignite your imagination and passion. 

These blogs are worth reading and visiting; go check them yourself and you will discover more!

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SOX Bloggers Reunion at Store Opening

our Father Blogger - Avel Manansala, beauty blogger - Romarie Cunanan, Hannah - our cute, petite young blogger, my sister Tammy - sexy blogger

With Sir Gilbert - our Professor blogger while giving my store preview

 Mars, Sir Gilbert, Romarie and Kuya Orman Manansala - our ganda blogger to the max!

with Ate Jinky - our Grand Mommy blogger with Ms Gensan  Romarie as our second buying customer

 The best thing I love  and appreciate as a SOCCSKSARGEN blogger is that my community is solid irregardless of the blogger's background. We simply welcome anyone who writes on blogs and whenever we have gimmicks, everyone is invited to join. Thus, this has become my extended family that I wont miss inviting  them during our store opening. Only a day before the opening that I sent my invitation and a good few came and joined us in our celebration. 

Then, Sheng and husband Rick did join us in late afternoon while Aiza came to visit us the following day. I can only be grateful that my community has become a source of friendship and inspiration that anyone can be called a family, by blood or otherwise. So, many thanks guys and ladies and I shall be expecting our bloggers to see us. Cheers again! 

Bloggers Gimmick Again

In Piyesta's Opening where owner - blogger Donna was our main hostess

The SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers Community has long been created and could be traced back to 2008 and everything else that followed is simply a long thread of friendship, party, fun and more fun.

In a few hours, we shall convene again for a travel forum with professional travelers from across regions shall commence the evening. Of course, exquisite dining and fun - filled talks shall overwhelm again our time.Until then. . .

Coffee Time with Friend-Bloggers

Kafe Balo's that serve what the world considers the most expensive coffee, Weasel Coffee or Civet Coffee, produced by the Asian Palm Civet as their poofs!!!!


The SOCCSKSARGEN bloggers in one coffee afternoon


With fellow bloggers, Donna, Sir Hector, my sister Tammy

As a blogging community in the region, we normally hung out in some establishments here. We had this coffee time with Generals'  Brew where they serve the unique coffee luak where they are uniquely taken from the poofs from Asian Palm Civet.  Did I try drinking this coffee?!! No way! LOL!

Asian Palm Civet
image source: wikipedia.org

My Wordpress Blog Ordeal

I have a number of blogs made in Blogger and I found this platform more easy and convenient to use. But, as a blogger who does paid works, I was compelled to try Wordpress. 

And, like any other sane person who hates transition, the Wordpress setting is quite a struggle.  I could not even search the section where I can add widgets. I am really an idiot. LOL!

Apart from adding widgets, I need three - column format and I can search these from Free Wordpress themes.  At least, adopting them can be easier. I had my varying themes but I  still search for other designs I can  boost. 

I wish to have my very own customized theme. Perhaps, in due time, I can find Wordpress setting exceptional. I just have to read tutorials and to try other tips to make my experience with Wordpress more worthwhile and easy.

Our Mayor on State of the City Address

Bariles had asked us to join him on the City Address of General Santos Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr. The rest of the Gensan bloggers who are free were asked to witness the SOCA. And, although I committed to be around during his speech, I have to still see my students this afternoon for our lecture.

I can however, miss my laboratory and head to the  venue although I won't really be missed. Geez, I might as well miss the talk and just attend to my class. LOL!

Well, the SOCA will surely highlight the accomplishments of our Mayor and future projects the city will be having. Under our city mayor administration, our city has become more known and progressive.   This is one pride one General can have. 

I must however, finish all my works should I decide to join this event. 

My Sunday With Loved Ones

I was awakened up early today to join the potluck party of a fellow blogger-friend, Sheng in a city spring here in General Santos.

Although, my kid just had his tonsillitis two weeks ago from swimming at a public pool, he took the plunge from this clean spring and just had great fun.

Further, I decided to drive the motorbike again. Although, I was comfortable now in driving, I still felt tensed and quite alert. I guess I really have to get used to it especially if the men at home are not around or something.

It was indeed a great fun with family and friends.

 

Another Blog for Me

My other blog in Wordpress

I have four running blogs and since I have more time to waste, I decided to have another business - oriented blog.  However, I must run it in Wordpress. Thus, I am facing a big dilemma, I am lost with Wordpress. I can just write my posts, insert pictures, and just logout. LOL!

I am still waiting for a fellow blogger to help me out with customizing the template and getting my domain.

For now, I will just content myself with writing my stuffs everyday.

Gensan Bloggers at Gensan View Resort

Fish pond at Gensan View Resort where anyone can go fishing and can have the catch cooked only at 95.00/kilo

photo source: kwayster

The Gensan View Resort

photo source: kyawster

the wacky Gensan bloggers!

photo source: kyawster

Last Thursday, Bariles once again invited us to join him and other bloggers to a newly opened resort in the city. We were only happy to tag along and since it has a pool, we brought our little kid with us. 

The place was quite awesome especially seeing the panorama of the countryside and the big - sized pool was distinguishing irony. One can only enjoy the cool farm breeze while savoring the tranquility and fun. My kid could not be stopped from hitting the pool waters. LOL!

We did have the chance to talk with the owners, Mr. Joel and Mrs. Patrice Santos, who are grandkids of General Santos City's founder, Gen. Paulino Santos. Great!!!!

Since, the place is simply close to our home, this resort shall be a welcoming experience for the entire family  and to other Generals who wish to relax. 

Bloggers' Birthday Bash for a Great Man!

Happy birthday, big guy!

We just arrived from a birthday celebration of Bariles, who two years  ago we strangely met through the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit held here in Gensan.

Since then, the bloggers' community in Gensan started hanging around with one through several gigs, blog contests and still we make history.

some of the SOCCKSSARGEN Bloggers together with Jojie Alcantara, a famous Davao media personality during 2009 Christmas Party and Photo-Journalism Workshop last December 21,2009 at The Farm, Carpenter's Hill, Koronadal City

photo source: Gensan Online Mag

The party was filled with fellow bloggers, loved ones and friends of our great man. We had a nice time together and we cant wait until the next gig for our group.

But, happy happy birthay Bariles! More and more best wishes for you and your loved ones!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Myspace Halloween Comments

I Blog, Earn and Advertise

I have been blogging for more than a year. And, since writing is a passion to me, a blog post can just be written in less than an hour. But, not only that I get to express what I feel and think about something or someone, I get to earn through different ways including writing reviews for companies.

But, what I also like about blogging is the blog advertising that I get to promote my business and sell my stuffs online. Best of all, it can reach to different sides of the world and payment is done even through Paypal account. With this, I get to cater online and offline clients, thereby, creating wider market base and increasing opportunities for business and sales.

Internet now has become a very powerful tool among students, professionals and entrepreneurs in promoting their organizations or in addressing their personal needs including but not limited to entertainment, shopping or learning. Thus, companies now use blogs and other websites to advertise their services and products. And since, people simply search through Yahoo, Google or Wikipedia to search for stuffs, blog exposure only increases the likelihood that popular companies get to notice more. Indeed, blog advertising works!

So, if you like to write only through a different medium and earn or advertise at the same time, create now your blog and maximize this to your advantage!

I Won Air Supply Concert Tickets

The winners and organizers minus me
photo source: bariles

Since blog contests were created by Bariles, I had been winning concert tickets. I won first prize tickets to the concert of David Pomeranz, Side A Band and now, AIR SUPPLY! There were 27 entries nationwide and even from Thailand with 10 judges to critique. I was pretty lucky to be selected for one of the major prizes. Yepey!

The much-awaited concert shall be concluded today, October 2, 2009. I have asked my sister, Tammy and my partner to join the contest since I want my parents to use the rest of the tickets for themselves.

I quite missed the awarding since I have to man our mall exhibit but my sister, Tammy got the tickets for us.

Well, we will surely have fun of loving and singing tonight! Thanks Mr. Michael Wee of Grab a Crab for producing the concert and sponsoring the prizes!

My Very Cool New Layout

I first started my blogging passion through this blog and since I barely had an idea to what should be done to have a productive blog, I settled for pre-made template and plain blogging skill.

My other blogs, Limitless Adventure, Wacky Knit Kin and Teacher Techie Says, were redesigned to have that personalized look. Two of which were generously given by my sister Tammy's friends.

I had been wanting to design the layout of this blog but I simply had no time. So, I am forever grateful to Femikey who lovingly designed this blog for free! I quite love the color combination and images used! I did wonder how she guessed my taste. hehehehehhe!

So, if you want to have that beautiful blog makeover, do check Femikey and her works.

To Femikey, thank you sis! Ganahan kaayo ko sa design! mwa!

We Are Stuck!

My family and I are in Zamboanga City right now. We wish to bring our family van to Gensan City by traveling on road. However, since the van has seven-months of full rest, it is now experiencing a couple of car problems including brakes, battery and aircon. waaaaaaaaaaah!

We are supposed to leave today, but, obviously, it is still not done. We can only pray that by tomorrow, we will be off to the road and head to Gensan through Pagadian, Iligan, Cagayan, Bukidnon and Davao. Quite a road travel, huh?! We wish to meet other bloggers from these places. We don't know anyone in these cities actually. hehheheheh!

Wish us a happy and safe trip on our way home!

Wanted: Blog Contest Sponsors

As posted in my other blog, my sister, Tammy and I will have our first blog anniversary this April. Our blogging habit has become a career! But, as equally as important to earning through blogs, we have appreciated people who have shown kindness, honesty and total character for their families, friends, and even for their villains and strangers.

We wish to start a contest for anyone who is interested and willing to give this contest a try.

So, I am inviting my generous friends, readers or visitors who are WILLING to sponsor anything: ad space, EC credits, cash or any freebie for the top winners.

The contest will officially start on April 16 until April 30. We decided to make the mechanics simple so everyone can join even the sponsors. Our other friends had pledged their support and we are just very grateful. We however welcome more help. Just give us a comment and we shall be highly delighted. My warmest thank you to you all!

2MBS: Ang Kanindot na Istorya-Part 1!

I had the chance to join the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit here in GenSan through the kind reminder of Lainy. I was part of the volunteer group of the Soksargen bloggers. Through this, I happened to meet great people in real life: Maam Vilma, Psyche, Vyne (our youngest blogger in the group,she is only14 years old) and Lainy. Two days prior to the big day, I had the chance to meet the bariles man, Sir Avel and Maam Myla of the City Mayor's Office. My days were already packed with schooling and business but I gave my time to help out because I was pretty excited of the summit. So, even my partner, Jhonel tagged along with me and helped in the preparation and in the picture taking .

We stayed late with the group preparing all the kits. My hand was all sore, cutting the tape for the posters and sorting the ads and freebies for the kits. But, then we were all brought by Sir Avel to Grab a Crab Resto, and WOOOOW! KALAMI! I had the prime time of eating delicious sea food. I couldn't resist the aroma, preparation and taste of their meals. We just love the place and I was told that their meals are very affordable in spite of its elegant ambiance. Feeling ko, ang yaman ko tuloy in that place. Hehehehhe! Of course in between works, we had the chance to pose with other fellow bloggers from Davao City, and Marbel. Feeling ko rin VIP ako. Hahahahah! We then exchanged how to increase traffic and popularity to our blogs. The story still continues. . . .