Macbook Air, Butch Dalisay and Writing Tips

Listen/Download the Podcast of Butch Dalisay’s Talk

At a press conference for a food event, the Singapore-based president of this events company handed over his calling card to me. After introducing himself, he asked the food publication that I belonged to. I smiled and without hesitation, informed him I’m a blogger.

Filed under: Blogging, New Media

WikiPilipinas Filipina Contest Extended March 15

In celebration of Women’s Month in March 2008, Wikipilipinas.org will open a special portal called the Encyclopedia of Philippine Women which will compile and detail the achievements and triumphs of Filipinas everywhere.

Filed under: Blogging, Site News

Welcome to Visitors of Shop Talk (ANC Channel)

If you stumbled upon my blog via Shop Talk, welcome to my blog. I came up with this welcome page to guide all of you along in case you have questions on blogging. First let’s tackle the obvious, what is a blog?

Filed under: Arts & Creativity, Blogging, Press Mentions

On Juicy Gossip and the Libel Law

Have you ever played Chinese Whispers? This is a game in which players sit in a circle. The first player whispers a juicy tidbit of information in their neighbor’s ear. The neighbor then buzzes it to the next player and so on around the circle. The final player then blurts out the message as they [...]

Filed under: Bloggers, Blogging

Jun Lozada’s Testimony

Please support the Sanctuary Fund Drive: Protect Jun Lozada, Protect the Truth

“Sabi niya sa kin masyado ko na raw pinasisikip ang mundo ko,” says Lozada. “I know I am taking a lot of risks but I took it.” At this point Lozada’s voice breaks anew. “They reminded me that pinasisikip ko ang mundo ko.” Madrigal [...]

Filed under: Blogging, Current Affairs

Happy Slip Meet and Greet

I finally met Christine Gambito aka Happy Slip. Not only that, I won a huge Happy Slip Teddy Bear at today’s Happy Slip’s Meet and Greet organized by Mag:net and Yehey.
If you missed the Happy Slip Meet and Greet today, there’s another event tomorrow, Friday, February 8. Read details over Happy Slip Fans [...]

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Creative Non-Fiction and The Blog

Seriously since you seem to have the energy and inclination for such endeavors, perhaps you can start a campaign to promote not only Filipino women, but also writers who will write in excellent Pilipino, or at least use impeccable English as a substitute.
That’s part of a lengthy email from a FilipinaImages.com reader. Oh my. Seriously [...]

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Photo Hunt: Narrow

Photo Hunt theme is Narrow. This is the narrow path when one treks to the crater of Mount Pinatubo Volcano. Actually, this is a photo taken by Lauren, my daughter when she travelled with a few bloggers to the crater of Mount Pinatubo. Lauren was only four years old when the Pinatubo Volcano [...]

Filed under: Blogging, Memes

WikiPilipinas Filipina Stories, A Contest

Awarding of the Winners of the WikiPilipinas Filipina Stories
Date: March 28, 2008
Time: 11-12:00 Noon
Venue: SMX Convention Hall # 3, SMX Convention Center, beside SM Mall of Asia, Manila
Map: Click on thumbnail

This is our tentative program for the March 28 event, 11-12nn
1. Opening Remarks
2. About Vibal Foundation
3. Empowering Women Through Internet
4. Walkthroughs: Filipiniana.net and Wikipilipinas.org [...]

Filed under: Blogging, Filipina, Site News, Women Issues