Taking the Philippine Blogosphere Offline

That’s our tag line for our blog parteeh which will be tomorrow. I never really got to explain that one until yesterday while I was having coffee with the editorial team of GMA 7 (News & Public Affairs). As they’ve graciously invited me to drop by their station and introduce me to the team involved in their blog network and the new GMANews.tv portal, I decided to stay for a while (if you can call 5 hours a coffee break) and discuss my ideas and plans for a solid blogging community in the Philippines as well as get their side of the story on the recent break-up on the Inq7.net project. I don’t know if I did promise them I won’t tackle the issue anymore here on my blog as it’s already done and been dealt with although I said it would be nice if the online reading public would know the whole meat of the story.

Ok, going back to the party. This event is a landmark for me to show to the rest of the local IT industry that there IS a community and it’s not just virtual but a real one you can meet and greet. The event tomorrow will be the proof of that — organized by bloggers for bloggers. As of last count, we have over 100+ attendees (though only around 80 are bloggers as we have to give slots to sponsors, speakers, etc.)

The overwhelming support that we have from the sponsors and donors who selfishly sent in their contributions is unbelievable. What I am most proud of is the amount of effort the members of the Steering Committee put into this project. If it were not for them, this event wouldn’t even be possible. Some of them are even the first ones who pledged money for the party. Huge, huge props to the team.

So, well see y’all there tomorrow!

P.S.
I’m hoping to win that iPod Video too! *hahaha*