Recent events in the Pinoy Blogosphere has led Alex Maximo to explore the similarities of the so-called "blogging elite" in the Pinoy blogosphere and the principalia of the Philippines during the Spanish colonization. Juned, however, begged to differ. Juned notes that the perceived similarities between the principali and the "blogging elite" does not exist merely between the "elite" and the principalia but throughout the blogging community in general and the principalia. I think Alex presents a valid observation, one that Juned has promptly and adequately debunked.
Coming Soon: Blogging Workshops With Ria
When people ask me why I'm always online and hang out in local cafes, I always answer them: "I'm working." And this conversation usual follows... Random Person (RP): What work? Ria Jose (RJ): Researching, blogging, reading... RP: Blogging? RJ: Yup, I'm a professional blogger. RP: What's that? RJ: I earn money from blogging. RP: How? RJ: I write then advertisers advertise on my blog. RP: How? RJ: {explains how but in simple non-cyber terms.} RP: How much do you earn? RJ: Ah... eh... ummm... Anyway, you get the idea. This conversation happens in face-to-face conversations, through YM, and through SMS. A lot of people are interested in blogging but don't really know what it is about, or how to go about it. Most of them simply want to earn money. Others are simply curious. In light of this, and Alleba Advertising and Events' goal to increase awareness about blogging and problogging in Davao City, I will be conducting some workshops for small groups of people. I do not claim to be the best blogger in town. Nor do I think I am a very credible resource speaker in terms of the technical aspects of blogging. But I think I know…
Media in Focus: Mobs Rule – August 30, 2007
The Malu Fernandez Controversy took center stage in the August 30, 2007 telecast of Media in Focus on ANC. The episode hosted by the Che-Che Lazaro is entitled Mobs Rule! The episode's guests were bloggers Benj Espina of Atheista.net, Josel Gonzales of Nomadic Thoughts, and Ricky Carandang of ANC. Also guests on the show are Alex Magno, a columnist of the Philippine Star, and Lorraine Belmonte, VP of Mega Publishing. Here are the videos of the episode, uploaded by bluethehero. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6 (last): I will post my comments on it later. I'm still watching it.
Kjwan's One Look
ONE LOOK by Kjwan Whoa whoa whoa I know you hate it When i say these things right in your face But I can't lie You know me better It's cause the words inside just speak the truth One look and I'm mesmerized by your eyes You're comin' like a hurricane Blowing down on me Cause it's your mystery that captures me I'm falling in, drawing closer and now, oh now, yeah� Pardon me I'm being honest 'Cause I don't hide, I speak my mind Things get weird But we know better It's cause I know you know that I love you girl One look and I'm mesmerized by your eyes You're comin' like a hurricane Blowing down on me Cause it's your mystery that captures me I'm falling in, drawing closer and now, oh now, yeah� Blowing down on me� One look and I'm mesmerized by your eyes You're comin' like a hurricane Blowing down on me Cause it's your mystery that captures me I'm falling in, drawing closer and now, oh now, yeah
The Week that Was According to My Blogs
Here's a round-up of everything I wrote this past week... August 25 - 31, 2007... On Alleba Politics: September 15 is Judgment Day - on the Erap verdict on September 15 A Reader Campaigns for Kapatiran - a commenter gives her blurb for Dr. Mario Bautista An Injustice by the AdDU OSA - AdDU OSA displays students who violated their ID Policy in Wanted Posters On Chikadora: The Wowowee Controversy - Willi Revillame vs Joey de Leon AGAIN On ShopChicks: Carolina Herrera’s Fall 2007 RTW Collection - Elegant... DKNY’s Fall 2007 RTW Collection - Gorgeous... Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2007 Collection - Funky elegant... Quiksilver Board Shorts for Men - Summer! Giorgio Armani’s Fall 2007 Collection - Blacks and metallics... Elie Saab’s Fall 2007 Collection - Glamorous... On My Davao City: Coffee Pod’s Red Iced Tea - COOL! On DotA Strategy: DotA All-Stars Version 6.47 - NICE! Getting to Know Alfonso Baja of Flow - Interesting... Ch¡LL vs Ding Lao and other Match Games’ Line-ups - Lessons learned... On Life and Work with Ria: Impromptu Reunion at Kasagingan - Nice surprise... The Usual Suspects Meet Jun Asis - Short but sweet... UNO! Sequel Juan Luna Boys - A happy reunion with…
Maria "Ria" A. Jose is a Filipina
When new acquaintances and friends see me, they often think that I am Chinese, or have Chinese blood. This is because I have tsinita eyes, and a relatively lighter skin complexion. Some even assume I attended a Chinese school, or have a Chinese family name. Though I do have some drops of Chinese blood running through my veins, Maria "Ria" A. Jose is a Filipina. My name alone is sooo Filipina already. Most Filipinas have "Maria" as their first or second name. I have Filipina cousins who are named Maria Carmela Theresa, Maria Lourdes, and Maria Christina. Amazingly, all my maternal aunts and my mother have Maria as their first names: Maria Concepcion, Maria Teresa, Maria Loreto, and Maria Milagros. Even the ultimate symbol, the epitome of the Filipinas' conservative virtues is named Maria Clara. But unlike other Filipinas, I have Maria as my ONLY given name. Most people know me as "Ria," which sounds foreign. Then again, Ria was created by dropping the first syllable of Maria. When I was a toddler, some of my paternal cousins called me "Ia Girl". In high school, some of my friends called me "Ma". They were too lazy to say my very…