Cebu Bloggers Society Inc Turns 5 and Counting

Cebu Bloggers Society Inc Turns 5 and Counting

I've said this many times and I will proudly say this over and over again that I am extremely blessed to be part of this awesome group. I have learned so much from everyone and inspire me to better myself with blogging in general. Unconditional love just simply flows endlessly everytime I'm with my CBSi family. This is my simple entry and my confirmation to go to the said event.

I would like to thank Harolds Hotel for offering their gorgeous place on the 15th of February! See you all there CBSi family!

Sponsors:

#VisayasHelpsPH Campaign

I hope all is well to everyone especially to our Luzon friends. Another challenge for the Philippines because of Tropical Storm Haiku and this is my simple way of sharing my help and I hope you guys do the same to. Kindly please read below. Thank you!

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#VisayasHelpsPH Campaign

The present state of Metro Manila and key provinces in Luzon is not an incident that we can just ignore. The storm has already damaged properties and caused deaths and the least Filipino's could do is pray and HELP.

As a member of a socially responsible organization, Cebu Bloggers Society (CBSI) is mobilizing the #visayashelpsPH campaign. It is with this mobilization that we are asking everyone's participation by simply doing the following:

1. Asking your friends and contacts to check this link: http://www.google.org/intl/en/crisisresponse/2012-08-philippines-flood.html so that they will know where to find their loved ones and where they can course their help. The link also contains information of critical government agencies who can assist them should they need any help. you can simply Like, G+ and share it to your friends.
2. As our official help, we are allocating 10% of our membership fee to this cause plus the Unilab Medicines. Should you have additional things to give and share, we will update you on the official drop off location.
3. We are further asking you and your friends to share your BLESSINGS by transferring some amount to our official Paypal account - jorn23borj(at)gmail.com. Amount is better spent if coursed through proper private entities serving the area.

Please use this title for your donation purpose: my donation #visayashelpsPH.

We are asking our brothers and sisters, here and abroad, regardless of nationalities to #visayashelpsPH.

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I wish everyone good health and stay strong everyone!

Social Media Day in Cebu

Social Media Day in Cebu

The Social Media Day was initiated by Mashable and has been organized in Manila, Davao, and some cities in and out of the Philippines. In Cebu, it was organized by the Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. (CBSi) with their supportive sponsors:

Mactan Isla Resort, Cebu Tech Jobs, Pinoy Great Deals, Mozilla Philippines, Sun Cellular, Globe Tatt Awards, Lenddo, Smart, PRWorks, Diamond Suites and Residences, iTravel Cebu, Marc Louie Photography, Krispy Kreme, Multiply, CebuAutoBlog, and JYGonzales and Partners

Online Media Partners: RLCOMM International, TekWorkx Mobile and Web Services, and Third Team Media

Offline media partners: Cebu Daily News, Freeman, and Sun.Star Cebu

For the longest time that I have joined similar events like this, I think this will be the first time that all the speakers were true-blue Cebuanos or grew up living in Sugbo and with talks like Online Ethics, Freelancing, Killer Contents and Social Media Influence -- the said event was definitely on their game! It was even featured on Cebu Daily News. See photo below:

Social Media Day in Cebu was featured in Cebu Daily News

I can say that this has been an intimate, yet still one of the most organized Social Media Day! See more photos below by Jean Lim:

The Speakers (R-L: Max Limpag; Fleire Castro; Laureen Jean Mondoñedo; Orville Tadle)

In addition, I forgot to tell you guys that our venue, Mactan Isla Resort, is just so AWESOME by the way! See teaser below:

Lovely pool at Mactan Isla Resort

I will be writing a whole bunch of article on the said resort when I get the chance to experience their stunning rooms and services during my days off. (I will need to budget that one for now).

4th Cebu Bloggers Society Anniversary

As most of my friends know, I'm more updated through twitter (rabsin_d) and if you are following me, I have posted all my appreciation to this group.

The Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. with Ms. Helga at the center (Photo by: Edcel Ceniza)

So many things has happened and so many things changed. I'm currently focusing with my fashion group, but part of my heart will always be with this group. They changed me to be a better blogger and I have kept every experience I had with them in my treasure box. I am so blessed to be, once upon a time, part of this awesome group. They even invited me during their 4th Anniversary which was an absolute honor for me.

Thank you so much guys! Keep up the fire and God Speed to all!

The 4th Anniversary was such a blast because of all these passionate bloggers in the house and of course the ever supportive sponsors:

To Ms. Helga Ang, thank you so so much for sharing your wonderful place to CBS. Azkals Sports Bar and Grill is the best place for hyper-active bloggers like us!

Check Azkals Sports Bar and Grill Facebook Page and Twitter.

Azkals Sports Bar and Grill is located at the Treehouse Bldg, Ramon Aboitiz St, Cebu City. (right next to backgate of St.Theresa's College)

Your grilled food was as delish as your pretty face. I had fun with our chat. I couldn't even remember how long we stood while chit-chatting. I had so much fun!

To everyone, you guys just rock!!! More fun, more event and more power to you guys! I can't wait to bump with you guys again!

With Kevin and Mark (The 2 of the 3 founders of Cebu Boggers Society) L-R: Kevin Rey Chua; Rabsin de la Cruz; Mark Monta

I would also like to thank Magic Melt and Krispy Kreme Philippines for sharing your blessings with us!

Krispy Kreme Philippines

Magic Melt

Kudos and God bless to everyone!


Photos by: Edcel Ceniza

Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. - 3rd Year Anniversary

We have grown from individual to friends to organization to family and to highly unexpected achievements!

Cebu Bloggers Society's 3rd Year Anniversary

I still remember myself salivating and wanting to join the well known blogging community in Cebu, Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc., which is one of the most organized and stable blogging community in the Philippines. Then, I was given an opportunity to be part of the said organization with a bang! Yes, a BIG bang because the society went for a tour to Sumilon Island (A Day with Sumilon Island). It was the most memorable experience ever with the group even if I wasn't officially part of the society. I got the official letter few weeks after the said event and until now, I am still overwhelmed that I am part of this Society.

I can't believe that in my almost 2 years of being with the group, I have been to so many events and places that I never imagined I would be. Overwhelming indeed that even the people and the Government itself made importance of bloggers in the society and how we can change the World in our own ways. However, there were some criticism against us...that we overuse the opportunity that we get from blogging. Yes, I believe that that situation is inevitable; however, it's just the same with other people who overuse their power is bad.

Everything that gets overused is not healthy!

In the long run, it will end up with you as an individual making your own brand. Would you promote yourself as a good citizen or will you overuse your power and eventually ruin your self worth and your family's life?

For those bloggers who got hit by this statement, try to think about it.

For those who wants to ruin bloggers in general, try harder baby because the Blogging Community is going to stay here for a loooooooooooooooooooooooong time! :p

For Cebu Bloggers Society Inc., happy 3rd Year Anniversary and more power!

See Cebu Bloggers Society at Year 2.

CBSi would like to the following sponsors:
PAGCOR, Casino Filipino Parkmall Satellite Branch, Mr. Renato Z. Osmeña, Jr., and Holister, Inc.

Related Article:
Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. 3rd Anniversary Celebration

Cebu Bloggers Society General Assembly 2010

Cebu Bloggers Society is slowly getting their popularity not just as a MEDIA, but also with their real critics. Because they are professionally good at their craft, more and more people are very eager to join the said society.

...and now, Cebu Bloggers Society will be having their General Assembly on May 1 (5-8pm) at Parkmall. The head members of the said society will be discussing their respective reports regarding the society’s accomplishments, plans which were fulfilled and plans that were overlooked.

Right after the discussion will be the election of new officers...then the oath taking for the elected officers.

I wish all the best to the society and more power!

Cebu Bloggers Society at 2

I've been with Cebu Bloggers Society for more or less half a year already and all the time I've spent with them was all WORTH IT! Yes, I am so proud to be part of this society...and know that it will be on its second year of existence this coming February 14, It will be a great opportunity for me to learn more about its history and the other members that I haven't met yet. I won't let this pass by... This is going to be a great event indeed!

This event will not be possible without the help of our sponsors:

MAJOR SPONSORS:










MINOR SPONSORS:

Batang Yagit

Jehzlau Concepts

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

PBA 2009 in Cebu

City Sports Club, Cebu City was bursting with hot and awesome bloggers last Sunday, October 18, 2009!

It was probably one of the best nights for all the bloggers who were there, especially bloggers who got an award for their uniquability and talent as a blogger.

I would like to Congratulate Cebu Bloggers Society for grabbing the Visayas Bloggers Choice Award!

I would also like to congratulate the following bloggers, especially the CBS members:

Globe Digital Tribe Award:

Estan Cabigas (Langyaw)
Evanjohnn Mendoza (The Focal Glass)
Junelle Caravana (Intiendes)
Marcos (Explore Ilo-ilo)
Max Limpag (Leon Kilat)
Wilson Ng (Best of Wilson Ng)
Jorich Ponio (Beyond the Norms)
McBilly Wilford Sy (Mcbilly)
Xerxes Bernaldes (Obnoxious Queer)
Sinjin Pineda - (Sinjin’s House)

Chikka's Readers Choice Award: Sinjin Pineda

Best Visayan Blog: Clarence Mongado (Dahong Laya)

Here are some photos during the event:

Photos by:
Jose
Ethelbert

Heritage Tour (Day 2)

We had the 2nd Heritage Tour in Cebu last August 31st and it was an amazing! If you don't remember the objective of the Heritage Tour, you can take a quick check on this.

It was a fun and worthwhile experience...walking...memorizing script...eating...cam-whoring...and a lot more!

Here are some photos by Ethelbert:

The over pass near Robinsons

 

Cam-whoring at Parian Monument

The best picture on the event!

-- EATING TIME --

CBS at SM

JUMP!!!

The Finale

...I can't wait for the PROVINCIAL TOUR!!!

So keep updated everyone! peace out!

Fin Lust, a nominee of The Philippine Blog Awards 2009

WOW! I couldn't hide my excitement, I hastily made a blog entry about this even if I only have 30 minutes left before work starts (and 30 minutes is the time traveled from my place to my work place). Waaah! I just received an email from THE PHILIPPINE BLOG AWARDS 2009 telling me that I am now an official nominee for the Personal(Diarist/Journal) Category.

I can't wait for the said event!!! Thank you for giving me the chance to be part of the said event! In addition, I would also like to thank the Cebu Bloggers Society for sharing and keeps on sharing all the things that they know about blogging.

Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Heritage Tour

Last August 21 was the Cebu Bloggers Society's Heritage Tour! The goal is to make a movie for our advocacy on environment protection and preservation. Headed by Ethelbert, we started taking the shoots from Magellan's Cross to Sto. Nino Church...the list below:

8:00 to 8:30 (assembly time) - STo. Nino church
9:00 t0 9:30 - Magellans Cross Shooting
9:30 to 10:00 - Walking to colon... colon shooting (center sa metro dapit)
10:00 to 10:30 - ride jeepney to capitol
10:30 to 11:00 - Capitol shooting
11:00 to 11:30 - Fuente circle
11:30 to 12:00 - Osmena blvd. walking (robinsons)
12:00 to 12:45 - Lunch Larsian
12:45 to 1:00 - IT Park
12:45 to 1:00 - ride a jeep to it park
1:00 to 1:30 - IT park shooting
1:30 to 2:00 - ride a jeep to ayala
2:00 to 2:300 - ayala shooting
2:30 to 3:00 - ride a jeep to SM
3:00 to 3:30 - SM shoting
3:30 to 4:00 - ride a jeep to CICC
4:00 to 4:30 - CICC shooting
4:30 to 5:00 - ride a jeep to the bride
5:00 to 5:30 - Bridge shooting
5:30 to 6:00 - Lapulapu

...but because CBS as they are, some of the places were neglected. We mostly enjoyed the time taking pictures and having fun.

I also was not able to join them till the end since I had work that day...sigh...but it's okay, there is a part 2...YEHEY!!!
Anyways, here are some of the photos:

for more photos: click Ethelbert, Kevin, Mikyu, and Bryan.

Before I end my post, it was also on the this date that Bryan's mom gave birth to him :D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN KARL!!!