For the past three weeks we’ve been busy meeting, inviting and networking with fellow Negros bloggers in preparation for the First Negros Bloggers Meet-Up on July 4. At the same time it was also the DigitalFilipino Club Networking Night. We have to thank Ms. Janette Toral of the DigitalFilipino Club for spearheading this event. Our gratitude also for Casino Filipino PAGCOR Bacolod for hosting the event.
Ms. Janette updated us on the activities fo the DigitalFilipino Club. Those who heard of it for the first time got to know what the club is all about, how to become a members and the benefits of being a member.
She also encouraged us to actively participate on the following DigitalFilipino Club activities:
- Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2009 Update
- DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009
- Philippine Schools Cyberfair 2010
The networking night was attended by 62 guests who are bloggers, SEO professionals, e-services providers, and online social network users. There were also bloggers who came all the way from Iloilo to attend the event.
I had the chance to meet in person Junelle and Marcos, my fellow members of IloiloBloggers. Yes, I’m a member of both the Iloilo and Negros Bloggers community. For those who may not know it, I’m born and raised in Iloilo but now resides in Bacolod City. So now that explains my “dual citizenship”.
The Negros Bloggers core group were all there, Mommy Rubz, Mae, Sigrid, Dennis, Maricar, MM, Dha-Dha and Ace. Fellow members of Skyscrapercity forum Annie May and Eric (The Byahilo) were also there. Eric has been very kind to include me whenever he gets Media ID to events like he did during the Panaad sa Negros.
Thanks to PAGCOR for the great food, wine, and good music. PAGCOR also gave us vouchers so most of us get to experience playing in the casino for the first time. The staff were very patient with us and gave us instructions on how to place our bets. It might be beginners luck so most bloggers went home with some winnings.
The whole event was a blast. It was a great start for us to network with fellow bloggers and other online users. We, Negros Bloggers, are already planning out succeeding activities. Others were planning on their return to the PAGCOR Casino.
Here are some photos of the event courtesy of Annie May Valdez
missing these days… 🙂
Daw niwang pa ko di. 🙁
Hi Everyone!It’s great to know that bloggers are meeting together..Hope to be there 1 day to join you all..
i had a blog also but it were not finish and sometime i do not write in it,its all about schools and the happenings on La Salle,i love to write,thats why everytime ders happen in La Salle i wrote immidiately…i hope i can meet also all the blogmakers in this forum
Ahay kanami sang event, bet it was really a success. Missed the Bacolod and Cebu meet-up kay sako man sa obra indi dan kadali2 leave. Hopefully kitanay nalang sa SM this end of month.
We are new in blogosphere but we are very much interested to blog. 🙂 🙂 We thank Janette for inviting us to the fellowship bcuz it opened us to another opportunity to share our learnings with others.
Cheers to the group and God bless!
this event deserves a part 2! lets plan ahead! ahahahah
Hi Mary Jane! I think you’re the one from Oton also? I was asking Junelle who else is from Oton but she probably forgot kay daw kasako gid sa aton that night. Anyway, hope to see you guys in Iloilo on your event. Let’s ex-link sa other blog ko. Medyo nagsaylo pa ko hosting. hehehe… Message ta ka if na link ta na ka. Thanks!
Hello! Bisan wala ta ma-introduce kg nakastorya it was still nice to see you in person..hehe..Thank you for making the Iloilo Bloggers feel welcome in Bacolod! Ilongga ka man gali?
Btw, exchange links? Thank you! 🙂
Paano na lang me? Hehehehe….
Excited na ako! Grabe!!
@MM – hehehe ok miga na change ko na.
@Janette – Oh yes, we have many activities in mind and hopefully we can implement them. Thanks and we hope this will not be the last that you will spearhead a similar activity here in Bacolod.
@Eric – hehehe damo ka ya citizenship 😀
preho ta gali mga dual citizenship. ahaha
i was born in bcd pero briefly i stayed sa la paz mga year 2002
Thank you so much Glady for all the help and support you have given for this 1st major meet-up. I’m glad that the event was also instrumental in bringing you guys together and look forward in hearing more about your activities. More power to you folks!
Miga, pa-change liwat link. Final na gid ni ya. Hahaha! :p