Here’s an update to WordCamp Philippines…

The first WordCamp Philippines will be happening on October 25, 2008 in Manila. Tune in for more updates.

Inquirer.net reports that Mindanao Based bloggers will be the lead organizers in the First ever WordPress WordCamp!

And i’m verrrrrry proud to say that I’m part of it! Yey! Yey! Yey!

here’s the story:

By Erwin Oliva
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 01:32pm (Mla time) 05/09/2008

CEBU, Philippines — A Davao-based non-profit organization will soon hold a Wordcamp in the Philippines, its lead organizer told INQUIRER.net.

A bootcamp for users and developers of WordPress (a popular open source blogging platform), Wordcamp also hopes to bring together Filipino enthusiasts using this platform for the first time.

Local organizers have yet to decide on the date and venue of the local version of the Wordcamp. But interests have been evident in the local blogosphere.

“WordCamp, as you know, is the premier event for WordPress users and developers. WordPress is arguably the number one blogging platform in the world today. Apart from the fact that it is feature-packed, highly customizable and flexible, WordPress is open source, and therefore has a large community dedicated to advancing its development,” said Oliver Robillo in an e-mail interview with INQUIRER.net.

Read the rest of the article here.

WordCamp Philippines updates here.

I miss Davao!

But i won’t miss it any longer.. coz today, I’m going back home.. Davao City is my home!

I was here in Manila for 2 weeks.

My time was mostly devoted to taking care of my Mom which had a major operation (as what the nurse said). Her ovaries were taken out due to Mayoma and next year, she’s scheduled for another operation to extract her gall bladder stones. She’s still recuperating at home. I hope she gets well sooooon! When i left her todaym she was still a bit dizzy. But i have to go back to the Davao coz of my work.. you know.. no work no pay.. No pay means.. well.. you no the rest.. hahhaha

My Manila vacation was also full of blog related events - on the side. Coz my Davao Blogger friends and Avatar Media partners are also here. It started with the iBlog4, then the Manila tour, the Spot.ph event, the Pyrolympics, and the Little Losers blogger-con.

I was also busy preparing for my wedding next year. Sponsors anyone? =p More about this on my future post.

I also attended some birthday celebrations and other personal stuff.

2 weeks is not enough.. I wanted to stay longer because of my Mom and my “wife to be” who will miss me for another 2-3 months.

I’ll be back in Manila in August.. After the Kadayawan festivities!

Davao City is the next e-commerce hub in the Philippines. A lot of e-business opportunities is on the rise and will continue to bloom in this part of the country.

On May 14, 2008, e-commerce players and e-business owners and those interested in this dynamic and potential rich industry will have a chance to meet up and exchange ideas.

DigitalFilipino.com Club brings you the Davao E-Commerce /E-Business industry players meet up.

Who can attend?
Anyone interested in e-commerce or e-business (entrepreneurs, business/technical decision makers, ad agencies, media advertisers, Internet marketers, payment gateway service providers, bloggers, web developers, web designers, Internet and e-commerce trainers / instructors) are more than welcome to attend.

Why attend?
Meeting local e-commerce entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, service providers, online movers and shakers. Let’s network for fun and professional purposes. Talk about developments in the industry. Any excuse to meet like-minded people on a Wednesday late afternoon.

A BIG blogging event is coming our way…

WordCamp Philippines

WordCamp Philippines updates here.

Live blogging here at the David & Goliath little loosers blogger event here at MAG:NET cafe at bonifacio high street Bonifacio Global city.

Pictures to be posted later.

Aileen, miguel and me were the first to arrive.

Jhez can’t blog because the wifi is not working. I’m blogging using 3G! He also doesn’t have a 3G phone. =P

more later after the break…..