In behalf of Andrew, Dominique, Jun, Kim, Migs, Ria — my friends in The Usual Suspects — and Councilor Peter Laviña, whose idea it was that set everything in motion, I would like to send out warm greetings to all of those who attended the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit. Each one of you made MBS1 a success! Thank you very much!
We are also very grateful to two people who selflessly contributed their talent: Eric, for creating the event’s spectacular “splash image” that you see above (I think the stage backdrop was the most photographed item at the Summit!); 
and Jehz, who designed the event’s image link. A very special shoutout to the MBS1 volunteers, who made it so much easier for the organizers to run the show from start to finish: Winston, Jenny, Ryan, Johnny, Christian and Gwing. Maraming, maraming salamat!!
We would also like to show our appreciation to Nico Alconaba and Jeffrey Tupas of The Philippine Daily Inquirer, and to Leah Bugtay of the ACT for Peace Programme for assisting us in the formulation of the Summit’s Resolution.
Our resource speakers, who graciously contributed their time and energy and knowledge, were a source not only of information, but also of inspiration. Our deepest gratitude goes to Fr. Albert, Mindanao Bob, Jayvee, Yuga and Marc. Thanks to Aileen and Matt for taking the time to send us their video greetings!
The speakers really went out of their way to be part of MBS1. In fact, our friends from Manila paid for their own airfare and accommodation! But more than that, each speaker gave of himself in order for the body to realize the Summit’s objectives. Once more, thank you!
To our generous sponsors, you’ve all been wonderful! We couldn’t have put together such a memorable event without your help. Thank you very much, and we do hope that we have fulfilled our obligations faithfully.
Speaking of which, one of the sponsors, who chose the anchor text “Web Developer Philippines“, told me that his search engine ranking improved directly due to the links provided by MindanaoBloggers.com and the Summit participants.
I would like to personally thank Bert Barriga of NCCC Mall for the generous accommodation that he has afforded me and the organizers and participants of MBS1. Bert is a troubleshooter par excellence!
Until the next blogging event in Mindanao, we remain
October 29th, 2007 at 6:45 am
Congratulations to the MBS team. More power and hope you’ll have another one next year!
October 29th, 2007 at 9:33 am
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October 29th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Congratulations for a very successful MBS, thanks to the organizers hope 2 have more soon.
Cheers
October 29th, 2007 at 11:39 am
Congrats po talaga The Usual Suspects. Ang saya talaga ng MBS1. It was fun and informative. I’d be signing the resolution after commenting. ;D
October 29th, 2007 at 11:56 am
@Janette — Thanks and we’ll definitely plan for MBS2!
@valQ — Nice to have met you at the Summit!
@Mikko — The youngest blogger ka ba talaga? Hehehe… Thanks for signing up!
October 29th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Both the summit at NCCC and the party was a huge fun. Met a lot of bloggers, but missed some as well. I guess that’s for MBS2.
Congratulations and thanks to the Organizers and all fellow bloggers!
October 29th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
@Kuya Blogie - Sa summit lang po. Hehe.
October 29th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
hahahaa ang ganda ng backdrop!!! so COOOOLL!! yeahh!! hehe
October 29th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
aNg gALing… sNa meRon uLi ganun sOoN.. cOngratulations sa mGa oRgANIZers - The UsuaL Suspects! Thanks uLi…
October 29th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Hindi parin ako nakakagetover sa event. Hehe. Kinwento ko na ang event sa batchmates ko na nagovernight party sa bahay kagabi.
First time ko rin matulog kaninang 4am (to 11am) since the summit. Hindi ko na kinaya ang 48 hours na walang tulog, hanggang 44 lang. ;D
October 29th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
congratz once again
October 29th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Salamat sa lahat! It’s great to know that you guys are all out in support of MindanaoBloggers.com
October 30th, 2007 at 11:41 am
congrats for the successful 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit. i’ve been to davao city last summer and i loved the place. i think i will migrate to davao city by next year!
October 30th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
CONGRATUALATIONS TO ALL for the success of the 1st mindanao blogger summit. though I am not a blogger (planning to become 1″ I have fun during your party. thanks for accommodating us “the gate crashers”…hehehe. Good luck have a fruitful and more exciting blogs in the coming years. again, thank to all of you and congratualations.
October 30th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
@leo — You will be most welcome in Davao!
@enan — You’re welcome!
October 30th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
yey! congratulations sa success ng 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit. When maej dragged us gatecrashers to the party, we didn’t wanna go. ‘kahiya. pero i’m glad she bullied us into coming. it was a fun night. how can i be a part of your group? i’m very interested!
October 30th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
@maypuff — Well, I’m glad you let Maej drag you along! Join us by keeping active here and in our events. Also, pls submit your blog(s) to the Mindanao Blog Directory and to the Davao Blogs Directory.
October 30th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Congratulations to the event organizers - The Usual Suspects! Job well done! It was a great event meeting other bloggers as well, can’t believe that was first for me. Hahaha. Blogie, thank you for sharing some inputs during lunch time. See you at the next MBS! More power to all Mindanao bloggers!
Forward and Up!
D.
October 30th, 2007 at 11:23 pm
It was my pleasure, Dulce.
See you in more blogging events!
October 31st, 2007 at 2:11 am
Congratulations to the organizer of the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit. Job well done!!!! Thank you very much!!
October 31st, 2007 at 2:17 am
Thanks, xeugene!
Wow, the response from bloggers is really heartwarming!
November 4th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
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