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Davao Freedom Run 2011

Davao Freedom Run 2011

Posted 27 February 2011 | By | Categories: Advocacy, Events | 2 Comments

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Edsa Revolution, Davao City joined the nationwide effort to keep the spirit of People Power alive through a “freedom run”, which happened early this morning. The event kicked off simultaneously in Manila (on Edsa, of course), Vigan, Zambales, Clark (Pampanga), Legaspi (Bicol), Cebu City, Dipolog City, Davao [...]

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Last Call for the 4th MBS Registration

Posted 26 October 2010 | By | Categories: Events | 3 Comments

LAST CALL to those who are attending the 4th Mindanao Bloggers Summit – We are closing the online registration on October 27, 2010 at 11:59 PM. Who can register? Any past or present Mindanao resident who has a blog (WordPress, Blogger, Live Journal, I.com, Multiply, Friendster, Imeem, Facebook, etc. or a self-hosted blog) or even [...]

MBS4 Update: Discounted Rooms at Partner Hotels

Posted 26 October 2010 | By | Categories: Events | Comments Off

Garden Orchid Hotel has agreed to give 50% discount on their room rates for MBS4 participants. Original Rates (Peso) ROOMS  -  Single  – Twin Standard – 3,500 – 4,250 Superior – 4,000 – 4750 De Luxe – 4,250 – 5,000 Suite – 10,000 Extra bed – 500 More partner hotels to be confirmed tomorrow. Contact [...]

US Ambassador hosts Iftar reception

US Ambassador hosts Iftar reception

Posted 08 September 2010 | By | Categories: Events | 2 Comments

The new ambassador of the United States to Manila, His Excellency Harry K. Thomas Jr., hosted an Iftar reception last night at his official residence in Forbes Park. I was fortunate to have been invited to be among Filipino and foreign dignitaries in an Islamic tradition that has long been held by the American government. [...]

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Ciudad de Zamboanga waits for you at the MBS 4

Posted 27 August 2010 | By | Categories: Events | 27 Comments

Buenas dias, Mindanao Bloggers!

The Zamboanga Bloggers Community officially announces the 4th edition of the Mindanao Bloggers Summit on October 29-31, 2010 in the Asia’s Latin City, Ciudad de Zamboanga.

Advocacy to protect the environment

Advocacy to protect the environment

Posted 01 April 2010 | By | Categories: Community, Events | 1 Comment

ICT Davao Inc. (IDI), the umbrella organization of all information and communications technology associations in Davao City, is spearheading a truly worthy endeavor to help protect the environment. Recognizing that its particular industry is a huge contributor to e-waste, this organization has mounted this campaign to hopefully stave off environmental damage. Such damage, caused by [...]

MB in Hong Kong

MB in Hong Kong

Posted 11 November 2009 | By | Categories: Community, Events | 6 Comments

BlogFest.Asia, the first-ever pan-Asia bloggers’ conference, became a venue for introducing the Mindanao Bloggers Community to the world. Put together by the DotAsia Organisation (the registrar for .asia domain names) in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 November 2009, 3 Filipinos were present at BlogFest.Asia to provide the audience with primers on the Philippine blogosphere. [...]

The 3rd Summit

The 3rd Summit

Posted 30 October 2009 | By | Categories: Events | 5 Comments

The 3rd Mindanao Bloggers Summit, held in Cagayan de Oro City last 24 October 2009, despite a rather poor showing in the number of participants, was another feather in the cap of the MB Community. The CDO Bloggers group displayed their cohesiveness and enthusiasm and unfailing energy to pull off the event quite admirably. The [...]

US Embassy dignitary to grace MBS3

US Embassy dignitary to grace MBS3

Posted 06 October 2009 | By | Categories: Events | 6 Comments

Unprecedented in the Philippine blogosphere, a dignitary of a foreign mission will be taking part in the 3rd Mindanao Bloggers Summit this month. The United States Embassy, whose ambassador has been known to frequent Mindanao on many official trips, will be represented by the Deputy Chief of Mission, Ms. Leslie A. Bassett, who will deliver [...]

Philippine Blog Awards – Mindanao Regional Awards

Philippine Blog Awards – Mindanao Regional Awards

Posted 18 August 2009 | By | Categories: Awards & Recognitions, Events | 9 Comments

The Philippine Blog Awards, the first of which was held around the same time that the Mindanao Bloggers Community came into existence, is embarking on a grander and more meaningful undertaking this year. In order to make the Awards a truly Filipino experience, PBA2009 is going to be a nationwide effort, with Regional Awards to [...]

Cagayan de Oro City is waiting for you at the MBS3

Cagayan de Oro City is waiting for you at the MBS3

Posted 26 June 2009 | By | Categories: Events | 29 Comments

Cagayan de Oro thru CDOBloggers, is ready for Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3 (MBS3). We are inviting all bloggers to join us in celebrating and promoting Mindanao to the whole World! The event will be on the 24th of October 2009 at Pearlmont Inn, Limketkai Drive. Program starts at 8am to 5pm. Also, this year’s theme [...]

WordPress 101 seminar in GenSan

WordPress 101 seminar in GenSan

Posted 17 May 2009 | By | Categories: Community, Events | 22 Comments

Last 13 & 14 May 2009, Lyle Santos and I conducted a blogging seminar at the Coffee Club 101 in General Santos City, concentrating on WordPress and Google AdSense. In attendance were GenSan’s bloggers, both seasoned and neophyte, all under the tutelage of Avel Manansala. It was a good group, coming from various age groups, [...]

Thoughts on MBS2

Thoughts on MBS2

Posted 30 October 2008 | By | Categories: Community, Events | 14 Comments

25th October 2008, General Santos City — the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit was conducted and concluded with flying colors, thanks in large part to Avel Manansala and his team. The bloggers of Soccsksargen really made a fantastic showing! But let’s not forget that a blogger from Zamboanga City, Ryann Elumba, made a big contribution by [...]

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(UPDATED) E-pass for MBS2 to be emailed out this week

Posted 14 October 2008 | By | Categories: Events | 35 Comments

UPDATE! (8:15pm, 18 October 2008):  All E-passes will finally be sent to your email address by Kuya Migz on Monday, October 20.  Please refer to his earlier email to you for reference.   Sorry for the confusion. Calling all MBS2 attendees!

MBS2 Update: Book your rooms NOW at any of GenSan’s Hotels and Inns

Posted 02 October 2008 | By | Categories: Events | 15 Comments

Here are the rates of some of the hotels and pension houses in Gen. Santos City. We suggest that you book through us as early as possible so that we can reserve your rooms. There is also another convention at the same dates as ours so we have to reserve our rooms fast!