NOKIA Phils. joins 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit
To all SOCCSKSARGEN Bloggers and non-bloggers…….Hear ye! Hear ye!
Nokia (Philippines), Incorporated is joining the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit as CO-PRESENTER!
In an email to Bariles Republic last week, Nokia Corporate Communications Manager Nikka Singson-Abes confirmed their participation in the biggest gathering of bloggers in this island scheduled on October 25, 2008!
I met Ms. Nikka at the opening of the first Nokia Store in South Central Mindanao at the KCC Mall of GenSan last month. She allowed me to meet and interview their gracious and kind General Manager William Hamilton-Whyte.
Their participation in the MBS2 is clear proof that they are committed more than ever in making their presence felt in these parts of the Philippines and cement their reputation as the country’s #1 cellphone manufacturer. Thanks NOKIA!
That’s one more sponsor, thanks to the Soccsksargen Convenors Collective who is spearheading the hosting of the Summit under the umbrella of the Mindanao Bloggers.
Last year, the 1st MBS was conducted in Davao City, courtesy of The Usual Suspects group of blog guru Oliver Robillo, a co-awardee in the Most Influential Emerging Blogs of 2008.
They are also behind the very first and mega-successful WORDCAMPs in Southeast Asia held the other week in Davao and Manila and are also assisting the GenSan Team in the MBS2.
The MBS2 is an official event of the Gensan E-Business Week and is open to all Mindanaoan bloggers, young and old who have blogs (web logs or web journals) hosted by any of the following web publishing plaftorms and systems and social networking groups with blogging capabilities: Wordpress, Blogger (or Blogspot), Live Journal, Multiply, Friendster Blogs, i.ph, among others.
Attendance is FREE OF CHARGE.
FOR INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS, READ ON…
If you want to join in whether as a participant or as a sponsor, please leave a message below and we will email you the requirements for inclusion.
We are targetting not more than 100 bloggers and since this is FREE, please write your intention to join as early as today.
More updates here soon!
The poster above was designed by Ryann Elumba, a Zamboanga-based artist and our Convenvors Collective rep in Zambo Peninsula. Nice no?
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Related posts:
- The first 50 registrants for the Mindanao Bloggers Summit II
- GSC hosts Mindanao Bloggers Summit 2 in Oct 2008 (UPDATED)
- 1st Nokia Store in South Central Mindanao opens in GenSan
- Mindanao Bloggers, we’re at the Front Page of Sunstar Soccsksargen!
- Registration closed: Wordpress, Blogspot, Multiply, Friendster bloggers, register for MBS2 NOW!
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Toinks Says:
IBA NA TALAGA ANG LEVEL!!
JOIN NA!
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Nate Marx Says:
Count me in Kuya Avel. And if there would be some time to spare I am willing to give a mentalism perfomance there.
Anyway, Thanks to your site hits has been coming up to my wordpress site.
mentally yours,
Nate Marx
http://www.natemarx.wordpress.com
Nate Marxs last blog post..I’m Back!!!
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 1:56 AM
gensanite Says:
great poster!!!
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 6:04 AM
jinky borela Says:
sir vel, good morning!
please count me in. . . am joining the summit.
Tnx. have a pleasant and stress free week ahead!
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 7:51 AM
Runel C. Pequiro Says:
I am joining the MBS2 this October. I am from Cagayan de Oro City. I would be happy to receive any updates about MSB2 via email
Thanks
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 1:47 PM
dvscreencraft Says:
Hi i would like to join the mindanao bloggers summit. please count me
business blog: dreamvisionmedia.multiply.com (still under construction)
personal blog: paxeirenikos.multiply.com
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Joana Grace Says:
Sir Avel, I am eager to be part of the MBS.
Please include me in your list.
Thanks a lot!
Joana Graces last blog post..Jinky and Manny Pacquiao (JMP) Building
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Harvey Says:
Hello Sir Avel!
I would like to join the mindanao bloggers summit.
Please include me in your list.
Thank you.
Harveys last blog post..Rexan; Headnurse Na Rin!
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 9:22 PM
archmykel Says:
Galing naman. getting nokia to sponsor the event is a great feat, congratulations to the mindanao bloggers
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 11:45 PM
bariles Says:
Hi Nate, Jinky, Runel, Joana, dvscreencraft, & Harvey! Thanks for responding. Will be emailing you soon.
Hello Toinks, Gensanite and Archmykel! Why not try blogging?
Posted on September 16th, 2008 at 9:26 AM
sheng Says:
Hello, count me in please! I need to get to this event!
shengs last blog post..Friendship at its Best
Posted on September 16th, 2008 at 9:48 AM
Ayel Says:
See you all here in GenSan!
Ayels last blog post..Laarni Lozada is PDA Season 2 Grand Star Deamer, etc.
Posted on September 16th, 2008 at 12:22 PM
kyawkyaw Says:
Hi! ako rin… i’d like to join this summit.
Wow sponsor ang Nokia… sana mamigay cla ng cellphones… kahit N-Series man lang ahehehehhe.
Posted on September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 PM
benah_g Says:
thanks for dropping by in my blog..
i hope i could come to the summit to meet you and make friends with all the bloggers in mindanao.
i also added you to my list.
thanks a lot!
benah_gs last blog post..Laarni Losala : Grand Star Dreamer
Posted on September 16th, 2008 at 4:29 PM
gensanite Says:
@bariles –
hehehe… actually, i’ve been giving it some thought lately… it’s a possibility – one of the reasons why i would like to join your event…
Posted on September 16th, 2008 at 6:40 PM
siraniks Says:
wow! It’s becoming more popular… Daming gustong sumali, it’s a big event for this… Gotta join… hehe…
siranikss last blog post..GTA 4 for PC Sys Specs
Posted on September 16th, 2008 at 9:10 PM
gladita Says:
congrats! 2nd blogging summit nyo na. galing nyo dyan sa mindanao a. keep it up. bloghopping from the city of smiles.
gladitas last blog post..The Ruins, Talisay City: A Gem from the Rubble
Posted on September 16th, 2008 at 11:55 PM
metalbite Says:
HAY!!! sa sugod dako kaau akong pasalamat na naa na tay center sa NOKIA dri sa dakbayan sa GERERAL SANTOS..dili na kita mabalaka kung aduna kitay problema sa atung mga unit..pero akong nasayran na dili diay sila service center..PAGKAGUL sa akong gibati sa pagkabalo ko sa ingon kay pag ka open sa NOKIA na tayming pud na naguba ang akong Nokia phone, gikinahanglan ko pang muadto sa Davao para magpaayos,kadako sa akong nagasto,og pagkasayang sa panahon..pero naa man gyod nang “LIFE”. pero daku napud akong pasalamat kay sa dihang akong nabal an na magtukod na gyod daw sila og SERVICE CENTER mas konbinyente para sa mga tao sa gensan ang dili na muadto sa Davao para magpaayos sa mga naguba nilang mga celfon.
USWAG GENSAN!
Posted on September 17th, 2008 at 11:12 AM
daxi weida Says:
Hi, Avel
Please include me as a participant to the MBS2. Thanks
daxi weidas last blog post..New eating venues in Koronadal
Posted on September 17th, 2008 at 2:55 PM
Toinks Says:
@metalbite – Korek ka dyan. Soon to open NOKIA CARE. Busa pag maya na ha….hehehe
Posted on September 17th, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Dulcenegosyante Says:
Hi guys!
I’ve attended MBS1 before, can’t wait to join the fun here at MBS2. By the way, do you have accommodation for non-Gensan guests?
Best of luck!
Dulce
Dulcenegosyantes last blog post..Make Money Online with the Cow
Posted on September 18th, 2008 at 11:58 AM
laiza limpin Says:
hi..thanks for dropping by my friendster blog..
i would love to join MBS2..i would want to know more about blogging..
can u please include me in the list of participants?and if you have some time, can i have some more information regarding the event?
thanks!wish to hear from you soon..:)
laiz
Posted on September 18th, 2008 at 3:24 PM
richard Says:
wow! mamumudmod ba sila ng mga free cellphones? lol
richards last blog post..Flavored Tongue for PBA’s Bloggers Choice Award!
Posted on September 18th, 2008 at 5:01 PM
nida Says:
heheheh…wish mo lang.
Posted on September 18th, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Kritiko Says:
ala cguro CP…
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 5:01 AM
Kritiko Says:
kitakits sa e-competition mga neighboring skull………..
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 5:01 AM
Lionheart Says:
Naks naman! Nakakainggit naman…
Dami naman ninyong programs for bloggers diyan sa Mindanao!
Lionhearts last blog post..I am Everywhere!
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 9:35 AM
James Says:
Hi, I found your blog on this new directory of WordPress Blogs at blackhatbootcamp.com/listofwordpressblogs. I dont know how your blog came up, must have been a typo, i duno. Anyways, I just clicked it and here I am. Your blog looks good. Have a nice day. James.
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Rammyboi Says:
hello! I saw you had dropped by my old blog site on blogger. I accidentally published a sensitive rantings, which i thought I saved it as drafts.^_^ I was shocked to see someone had read it and left a comment. But no worries…it ok… i set it to drafts already. tnx for the concern. I appreciate it. ^_^
About the bloggers summit here in gensan… I saw the news on tv patrol socksargen advertising the bloggers summit. I’d be glad to be part of it. After being hiatus from blogging… I was inspired this time… (thanks to you ^_^) to start blogging again. A miracle in disguise of a comment. ^_^ I’d love to feature our city. Other than that… I’d also love to discuss about my passion for gaming… especially on consoles (PS2, PSP, PS3.. etc.) and my tripping in gensan. Atleast, I could share my POVs to other people,discuss things that are happening in our city and, also, meet new acquaintances. ^_^
Anyways, i’ll just discuss more of my intentions and more information about me on my new blog. I’ll create another one which will be more dedicated about Gensan. I need to review my CSS and basic HTML coding so that I could develop a new design for my blog site. I’ll just keep you posted for the new url. ^_^
Bisaya ko ha… english lng gud para murag true. hehehhe ^_^ taas na sad akong comment ky wa koy idea where to address my appreciation, Mr. Bariles. I’m not familiar with you pa man.. pero I’m hoping to know you better… And Im hoping I’ll be meeting new friends tpo sa bloggers summit. I’ll mark my calendar na.^_^ I’ll try to be active na sad onlyn by next week pag mataod na ako internet connection. ^_^
thanks for the nice info po. ^_^
Mario Pison Jr. a.k.a. “Rammyboi”
PS. pwede mo rin po check yung account ko para mas makilala mo po ako physically. basig magkita diay ta sa Coffee club 101.got pix and more sane blog entries there too. hehehe. ^_^ tnx po ulit.
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Rammyboi Says:
hala sori.. nakalimutan ko lagyan ng closing html code yung previous entry ko… katulugon na man gud ko. hehehehe ^_^ cnxa na po.
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 11:57 PM
bariles Says:
Hi Sheng! Anytime today, will be posting an update here and at the Mindanao Bloggers official blog. Thanks.
Posted on September 20th, 2008 at 9:24 AM
bariles Says:
aye! have to see you in gensan this weekend. leave a note. nasa office lang ako. thanks.
Posted on September 20th, 2008 at 9:25 AM
jerome Says:
Count me in Avel! Gracias!
jeromes last blog post..Congratulations!
Posted on September 20th, 2008 at 12:19 PM
tiara Says:
hello! hehe. sasali ako.
tiaras last blog post..BatangYagit for PBA!
Posted on September 20th, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Charles Says:
Sali ko dyan pls. send me the detailed requirements!
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Posted on September 21st, 2008 at 11:34 AM
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Posted on September 23rd, 2008 at 9:30 AM
trashman Says:
wow…astig ang mga sponsors…hehehe excited na ako…hahaha
trashmans last blog post..The Trashman joins MBS2 in GenSan
Posted on September 29th, 2008 at 4:54 PM
shieryl Says:
Count me in. Here is my post
http://shierylssi.blogspot.com/2008/09/im-going-to-gensan-for-mbs2.html
Thank you.
shieryls last blog post..I’M GOING TO GENSAN FOR MBS2
Posted on October 1st, 2008 at 2:32 PM
jong gorgonio Says:
Hello vel…Hope im not yet to late to register for the 2ndmbs…i’m joining..thanks
Posted on October 6th, 2008 at 3:00 PM
randy Says:
please do count me as one of the interested participants…
id lyk to know more about blogging and more…
tnx alot!
godbless
Posted on October 18th, 2008 at 8:30 AM