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2011 Philippine Blog Awards theme is Bayanihan

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For those just starting to build an organization, like a group of people who has initiated to recognize the top and highly recommended bloggers to the society - this year, the Philippine Blog Awards theme is Bayanihan . Focusing on the basic need of every human being, we extend our support to help those who are in need. And now the question is, how we are going to spread the message to the public? since there are a lot of platforms nowadays. The internet is perhaps the most convenient. One Blogging Nation. The Blogger Bahay Project (Habitat for Humanity) Thus, delivering the message doesn't end here. We must act, react and particpate. You may read the entire project details here: http://www.philippineblogawards.com.ph/2011/12/05/the-blogger-bahay-project-or-an-explanation-on-this-years-trophy/ Congratulations to the winners of 2011 Philippine Blog Awards http://www.philippineblogawards.com.ph/2011/12/05/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-2011-philippine-blog-awards-nationals/

Yahoo!’s Annual Year in Review Spotlights 2011

Before the year ends, list of top newsmakers and most sought topics online are now on the list for Yahoo! Philippines. This time let's check out who among these celebrities and personalities like our very own Shamcey Supsup made into the list. Also, do read below on the highlights that made into the most searchable persons, events, stories or even photos. Passing Obsessions and Perplexing Newsmakers Binibining Pilipinas Universe and Yahoo OMG! Major Impact awardee Shamcey Supsup takes the top spot in 2011; Sam Pinto, Shalani Soledad and Andi Eigenmann make their way to the list again; Earthquakes and typhoons captivated Filipinos’ attention =============================== MANILA, DECEMBER 6, 2011 – Today, Yahoo! Philippines announced its annual edition of Year in Review (yearinreview.yahoo.com), the highly-anticipated look-back that identifies the top stories and trends of the year based on millions of monthly unique visitor activity on its network and consumer searches. The top s...

Kuh Ledesma and Isabella Live at Eastwood Mall Open Park and The Venice Piazza

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December 11 - 7pm, Eastwood Mall Open Park December 17 - 7pm, The Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill For inquiries please call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 0917-8380111

Just a thought: Social Media's Negative Effect on Journalism

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Literally, social media are media for social communication through the use of the internet. Social media is made possible through the use of web based and mobile technologies to make communication into interactive dialogue. Though social media has a very significant role to internet marketers to social media, for journalists and journalism, it has its positive and negative effect. The greatest positive effect of social media is its ability to transfer information quickly among a large group of people. However, its foremost negative effect is that you can pass misinformation quickly too. News organizations always want to report live news and social media has also the same offer. However, the bad side here is that after years of responsible reporting, many reporters have been dismissed from a job due to poorly constructed 140 – character tweet. Every now and then, reporters emphasize the significance of keeping a journalistic uprightness in front of the real time social media assault and...

Pinoy Blog Awards salutes OFW Bloggers

It's award giving season! Before we celebrate Christmas, let us honor our OFW Bloggers who joined the much awaited Pinoy Expat/OFW Blog Awards or PEBA 2011 recognizing the efforts of Filipino Bloggers abroad. Happening on December 9, 2011 - PEBA 2011 is supported by Nokia and Globe. To get invites/RSVP - through VIPinoy Lounges or visit http://www.pinoyblogawards.com/ ----------------------- PRESS RELEASE OFW remittances at an all-time high: social remittances as new currency from Global Pinoys Remittances from Filipinos working overseas are at an all-time high.  And no, it’s not just because they’re sending back US dollars, Saudi Riyals, Euros or Japanese Yen; but because our modern-day heroes are sending back what’s known as social remittances. Social remittances refer to ideas, practices, identities and social capital that flow from receiving to sending country communities. It was coined by sociologist Peggy Levitt in her book “The Transnational Villagers and she describes socia...

Opens Today at SMX: COMDDAP Expo Manila 2011

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Don't forget to visit the most sought expo of COMDDAP - The Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines. A Three day expo starting today December 9 to 11 at SMX Convention Center in Mall of Asia. There are more than 30 exhibitors (COMDDAP MEMBERS) and get to know the country's IT exhibition which opens for public viewing. Here's the press release and the activities for 3 day exhibit. See you there! ================== COMDDAP EXPO MANILA 2011 BIGGEST TECHNOLOGY SALE TARGETS GADGET LOVERS, CORPORATE BUYERS Mimicking the “Black Friday” shopping sale in the U.S., the country’s leading computer and technology trade association holds the biggest information technology (IT) sale yet since its exhibition began in 1986 with price cuts of up to 70 percent, exclusive discounts and special promotions on a wide variety of IT products and services for both gadget lovers and corporate buyers. The Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Associat...

[Photos] Herword.com 10th year anniversary fair

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November 30 is a perfect time to unwind since it was a holiday. And me and a friend went to Central Plaza at Eastwood City to attend Herword.com's 10th year anniversary fair: A day of treats , wherein everyone enjoyed the whole day affair with games, fun, surprises, treats, performances and learning sessions courtesy of different speakers. We reserved our tickets and pick it up at the venue. Here's the catch: You have to complete the stamps by visiting the different booths at the Central Plaza. After completing, we redeemed our token at the Herword booth. And here are the photos I took on that day. you may read the article from herword: http://www.herword.com/unwind/main.php?id=a_day_of_treats HerWord.com would like to thank the following sponsors for making "A Day of Treats" possible—Co-presenter: Eastwood Mall; Diamond Sponsors: Flavors on Fire and Orogold Cosmetics; Ruby Sponsors: Ahead Tutorial and Review Center and Cliqnship; Emerald Sponsors: C2 Milky Tea, E...

Jerry Yan: as a Pirate

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Yes, am aware that am not posting this photo on my Jerry Yan Fan Blog because I really wanted to share this to everyone. Don't hate me please. Am just happy to see his 'pirate' look. nyahahaha.   《Scarlet movie》Jerry Yan & Sandra Ng Kwan Yu FYI: Jerry Yan is currently (need to confirm this) on his Kungfu Training for his upcoming movie, Scarlet (is this the final english title?) more details about the film, http://jerryph.blogspot.com/2011/11/cast-of-hua-yang-showed-appearance-yan.html photo credits to nbbbs.com/weibo NOTE: NO HATE COMMENTS PLEASE, OR ELSE I'LL SPAM YOUR BLOG HAHAHAHA.

Jon Santos Live at Eastwood Mall Open Park and The Venice Piazza

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One of the  country's well-loved comic impersonators, Watch Jon Santos live on December 18, 7pm at Eastwood Mall Open Park and December 10, 7pm at the Venice Piazza McKinley Hill For inquiries please call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 0917-8380111

6th Christmas Toy Fair 2011 - December 16-18, 2011 - SM Megamall, Megatradehall 1

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6th Christmas Toy Fair 2011 and 1st Philippine Die Cast & Custom Car Show December 16-18, 2011 Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall 10am-9pm For details, emails us at toyconph@gmail.com or post comment here in our Facebook page ACTIVITIES 1.) Collectibles Auction (3 days) 2.) Toy Drive (3 days) 3.) Games segment organized by different hobby groups ( 3 days) 4.) Christmas Cosplay Parade and Show (no contest) (tentative: Saturday 4pm) www.toyconph.com www.facebook.com/toyconph EVENT PAGE https://www.facebook.com/events/147462792024713/#!/events/230139640390081/   ALSO READ 4th Annual Toys and Collectibles Christmas Fair 2009 – Dec 16-22, 2009! 3 days of The 5th Christmas Toy Con 2010