For the past three weeks we’ve been busy meeting, inviting and networking with fellow Negros bloggers in preparation for the First Negros Bloggers Meet-Up on July 4. At the same time it was also the DigitalFilipino Club Networking Night. We have to thank Ms. Janette Toral of the DigitalFilipino Club for spearheading this event. Our gratitude also for Casino Filipino PAGCOR Bacolod for hosting the event.
Ms. Janette updated us on the activities fo the DigitalFilipino Club. Those who heard of it for the first time got to know what the club is all about, how to become a members and the benefits of being a member.
She also encouraged us to actively participate on the following DigitalFilipino Club activities:
- Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2009 Update
- DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009
- Philippine Schools Cyberfair 2010
The networking night was attended by 62 guests who are bloggers, SEO professionals, e-services providers, and online social network users. There were also bloggers who came all the way from Iloilo to attend the event.
I had the chance to meet in person Junelle and Marcos, my fellow members of IloiloBloggers. Yes, I’m a member of both the Iloilo and Negros Bloggers community. For those who may not know it, I’m born and raised in Iloilo but now resides in Bacolod City. So now that explains my “dual citizenship”.
The Negros Bloggers core group were all there, Mommy Rubz, Mae, Sigrid, Dennis, Maricar, MM, Dha-Dha and Ace. Fellow members of Skyscrapercity forum Annie May and Eric (The Byahilo) were also there. Eric has been very kind to include me whenever he gets Media ID to events like he did during the Panaad sa Negros.
Thanks to PAGCOR for the great food, wine, and good music. PAGCOR also gave us vouchers so most of us get to experience playing in the casino for the first time. The staff were very patient with us and gave us instructions on how to place our bets. It might be beginners luck so most bloggers went home with some winnings.
The whole event was a blast. It was a great start for us to network with fellow bloggers and other online users. We, Negros Bloggers, are already planning out succeeding activities. Others were planning on their return to the PAGCOR Casino.
Here are some photos of the event courtesy of Annie May Valdez
