Filed under: events & gatherings, leadership & youth | Tags: 48 hour shutdown, elevate 2008
Self-imposed shutdown will commence in five… four…
Why, you ask? Answer: Elevate 2008
three… two… one.
Filed under: blogger events, events & gatherings, geek speak | Tags: filipina, iblog4, philippine blogging summit
The 4th Philippine Blogging Summit was held at Malcolm Theater in UP Diliman last April 26, 2008. Didn’t get to attend the first two sessions, had to finish some stuff and run some errands for the Elevate 2008 event before heading off to UP.
top (right): bloggers at iBlog4; bottom (left): cafemom and pinkmonster; (center): chickenmafia
11:00 – 11: 30 Photoblogging
Arrived around 11am, halfway through Juned Sonido’s session. The way Juned presented the topic, with his corky humor, made Photoblogging all the more interesting for me. SML which is short for “Samahan ng Malalaking Lente” is his funny way of saying, “it’s not the bow, it’s the Indian.” Humor and eye candy, not a bad combination!
Here’s some of the caveats and provisos that i got from Juned:
* Never become annoying.
* Respect the wishes of the subject.
* Respect the owner of the pet.
* Respect the owner of the land.
11:30 – 12:00 Blog to Print – Jonas Diego
Bringing blog content to the printed page. Updates on Jonas’ initiative on blog comics.
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
Met up with bloggers Jester-in-Exile and Azrael, we discussed the rudiments of online stalking. For someone who recently experienced getting stalked online and offline, the topic has caused a slight indigestion on my part.
1:00 – 1:40 Vlog and Podcasting Prospects in the Philippines by Aileen Apolo and Coy Caballes
1:45 – 2:45 Blogging and 2010 Elections Panel
Ms. Janette Toral, Ms. Luz Rimban, and Mr. Manuel L. Quezon III discussed the importance of blogging and how bloggers can effectively participate in the the 2010 elections. The reason behind the call for non-journalist (bloggers) to do random acts of journalism is because mainstream media cannot cover everything. It was also said that maintsream media can be highly selective about its coverage. Hence, citizen journalists (i.e. bloggers) are encouraged to fill the gaps.
Here are some key things a blogger/citizen journalist can do in order to help in the 2010 elections:
* spot news stories
* report them
* take video or still photos
* deliver commentary and analysis
2:40 – 3:10 Legal Challenges in Blogging
Atty. JJ Disini discussed the legal issues about blogging, defined what is fair use, and how to steer clear from libel suits. Oh yeah, let’s not forget about intellectual property and copyright infringement.
3:30 – 3:50 Blogging for Advocacy
This topic by Ms. Noemi Lardizabal Dado is really close to my heart because it helps reshape the image of the Filipina Online. It was a decade ago when i first voiced my opinion and wrote about how Filipinas are perceived online and offline. The essay that i made back in 1998 was featured in a website called PinoyLife by its editor Moonie Lantion. There were so much negative connotations on filipinas and only a handful of us had access to the internet, let alone the guts to speak our mind. So in order to give voice to the majority of women who wish to take a stand but doesn’t have the means, i felt it was my obligation and duty to stand in the gap and speak out.
A decade later, i am happy to see that more filipinas are taking the initiative and discussing issues like these. Kudos to Ms. Noemi Lardizabal Dado for spearheading the Filipina Image project.
Yes, “I’m Proud to be Pinay!”
3:50 – 4:30 Blogging from the Countryside
The Mindanao Blogging Experience by Ria Jose
4:30 – 5:00 Closing Remarks / Group Picture / Raffle
Met SexyMom (Dine Racoma) and her very kind and sweet son, BA Racoma. This young man left a very remarkable impression on me during dinner at Banapple with Ate Verns. To Ms. Dine Racoma, you’re one fantastic and sexy mom for bringing up a very fine young man!
top (left): BA and Dine Racoma; (right): Joy with Dine and BA Racoma; bottom: won movie tickets and Yehey! vouchers during the raffle
Filed under: blogger events, glorious food, snaps & eyecandy | Tags: food coma, haiku trinoma, madison grill trinoma, spot bloggers tour, spot.ph, trinoma mall
We interrupt this blog to bring you this very important announcement:
Joy is currently not answering calls, text messages, emails, ims, snail mails, sign language, and esp messages because she slipped into a Food Coma after the recent Spot Bloggers’ Tour at Trinoma Mall. Details on this phenomenon and news about the Exclusive Bloggers Tour will be posted as soon as she wakes up. In the meantime, you may feast your eyes on this…
… and this
top (left): Spot.ph staff; bottom (center): maki, jester, doc tess
… and these ….
- Ruby Tuesday, Trinoma
- Haiku Trinoma
- Cyma Trinoma
- Madison Grill, Trinoma
“In solitude, on wings of prayer
My soul ascends before the throne;
My only hope of strength is where
My heart and His meet all alone.” – Anon
Filed under: events & gatherings, leadership & youth | Tags: la mumar, world changer, young nation builder, youth factor
During the Youth Factor event held at Faith Fellowship Church, there was a resounding call made by the speakers to the younger generation. Bishop Ef Tendero, Pastor LA Mumar, Atty. Joe Villanueva, and Pastor Willie Basilio’s messages can be summed up in these words: “Be an Agent of Change.”
bottom (left): pastor la mumar; top (right): bishop ef tendero
Young people, you don’t need to wait until you’re thirty or forty for God to use you. God can definitely use you now, He is in the business of using young people. You don’t need to be old to be used by God, you can choose to be an example to this generation.
1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”
“Don’t let anyone look down on you” means not being intimidated by being young. Never allow anyone to undermine your worth. Young or old, we are equal in the sight of God, Filipino or American (or any other nationality), we are equal because God is no respecter of person.
Did you know that throughout history, you’ll find more young people as nation builders and world changers?
Napoleon, for instance, became an Artillery Lieutenant at the age of 16. He became a national hero at 27; an emperor at 35, and ruled a continent at 37. Albert Einstein published the Theory of Relativity at the age of 26. Nero became Emperor of Rome at the age of 17. Fidel Castro led the Cuban revolt at 27 while Mozart wrote his first opera at the age of 12. Isaac Newton at 24 made significant discoveries, and Queen Victoria ruled Britain during her teenage years.
These are just some examples of people that changed a nation during their youth. Never undermine people because of their age, or because they are different, or because they were not born to privilege. Always put emphasis on human value.
“Set an example for the believers” means demonstrating maturity by setting an example “in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”
Being young doesn’t mean one should act childish and foolish. Instead while young, learn to have good relationship with others. If you want to be taken seriously, act maturely and responsibly. Be a role model…
in speech…
learn to control the tongue; learn to be a good communicator.
it’s always good to listen more and talk less.in life…
one’s conduct should be disciplined and controlled.
learn to live a Godly life.in love…
exhibit loyalty and strive for long term relationships.
accept and regard others unconditionally.in faith….
be loyal to Jesus no matter what the circumstance.
step out of the comfort zone to do mighty exploits.in purity…
walk in victory over lust and immorality.
live a clean, just, and honest life.
Young people are you ready to be an Agent of Change? Yes, you can be an agent of change, if you will learn to grow in Christ.
[photos credit: shane fortunato]
