There is only one blogging group in Cebu that continues to thrive in reshaping the online publishing norm in the locality, and introduces a new form of media to the locales, bringing citizen journalism and independent online publishing to the next level.  Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. empowers the common people to know their rights and capabilities toward information dissemination which also changes the way they consume them.

A Simple and Fun Dinner for CBSi’s 4^th Year of Promoting Cebu

Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. will be celebrating its 4^th anniversary on February 11, 2012 at Azkals Sports Bar and Grill.  This dinner celebration is a get-together party among old members and new ones.

CBSi has grown from a mere bloggers’ group to an incorporation headed by leaders who organized huge social media events like Visayas Blogging Summit and online celebrations like World Bloggers’ Day.

In its 4^th year, CBSi is still true to its commitment to the Queen City of the South – promoting the Cebuano culture and the city’s diversities both offline and online.

In lieu with this year’s theme – It’s More Fun in CBSi, the organization aims to bring more fun to its members by creating events and activities that would benefit them as bloggers and as individuals.

Fun and Bonding through the Years

Since CBSi’s creation four years ago, there have been countless testimonials from members published on their blogs on how great and fun it was spending time and working with the growing CBSi family.

From attending the US Election Watch on 2008, being interviewed in radio and TV shows, to organizing and doing outreach activities like helping the poor fire victims through gift giving and staging a mini-concert, teaching students in mountainous areas on how to use a computer to feeding the less fortunate and abandoned elders and children.  It’s always more fun and heartwarming doing all these activities with the CBSi family.

“Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. is more than an organization for me, it is a family of different kinds of people but of the same bloodline, blogging. In CBSi, we don’t see each other as competitors, instead as brothers and  sisters who might need help in their corresponding fields or who can help the family (organization) grow into a more organize and respectable blogging institution. As a founder, I am so blessed that CBSi has gained such name and is patrionized by members who make working in the group more fun and enjoyable.”, stated Mark M. Monta, Founder of Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc.

Aside from outreach activities, and fun-filled events by invitations, CBSi has also organized various events that tighten the bond between its members like the Wild CBSi Camp Out in Busay, World Bloggers’ Day Offline Celebration here in Cebu, the CBSi 2010 Election Coverage, the Filipino Blogosphere and Political Participation Forum, and most recently the 2^nd Visayas Blogging Summit, one of the largest social media summits in the country.

CBSi, along with its current set of leaders and active roster of new and old members, will be more visible in Cebu’s online scene, rocking 2012 and the blogosphere, enjoying one another’s company while having more fun and glam.

Cebu Bloggers Will be Checking In at Azkals Sports Bar and Grill

Azkals Sports Bar and Grill’s foursquare map on February 11 will surely be filled with black dots as members of CBSi would simultaneously check in for their 4^th anniversary dinner celebration.  The whole CBSi gang would surely love to fill their foursquare page with fun photos and comments.

Visit Cebu’s newest and coolest hang out place at Treehouse Bldg, Ramon Aboitiz St, Cebu City. (right next to backgate of St.Theresa’s College). They are open Mondays through Thursdays at 4PM – 1AM and Fridays to Saturdays at 4PM to 3AM.  For reservation contact them through these numbers: +639153433251 / +63 32 2391967, or email them at azkalssportsbarandgrill@gmail.com.

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The mechanics is simple. You just have to do the following:

1. Write an article that should relate more on Globe and its Tattoo brand. Make your articles well written and informative. You can even write it in any style you like.
2. Submit your article links to this thread in the CBSi forums.

The editors of the Content Management Committee will be the judges of this contest, and the article that bested the rest will be the winner of a Globe Tattoo 4G Stick.

Deadline of the articles will be on January 28, 2012. There’s nothing more to wait for, so go ahead and get your brains thinking and your fingers tapping — write away!

 The Black Nazarene procession in Manila can draw in millions of crowd. But that is a religious event and yes, it is strictly religious– not that I know many of it since I haven’t even experienced joining that kind of event in Manila. But the Sinulog is far different for it mixes religion, devotion, fun and street party.

I’d say you have missed one half of your life if you haven’t joined the crowd in Sinulog. You don’t really have to join the choreographed street dancing. Let those dancers do it. However, if you really want to dance for Sinulog, then attend the last novena mass after the procession on the eve of the Sinulog day. You can surely dance with other churchgoers and be in the drumbeat with the priests and other devotees.

Why I say Sinulog is the grandest festival in the Philippines?

It’s a yearly tradition in Cebu to hold the festival event in honor of Sto. Nino.  And almost every year, the festival is getting grander. Not only Cebuanos can enjoy Sinulog. Local tourists from all over the Philippines and even foreign ones have to join Sinulog because it really is Super Fun in Sinulog.

Even from other locales in the Philippines, they join the Sinulog parade to feature their dancing routines. There are contingents from Lanao del Norte, Dumaguete and other parts in the Philippines. Hence, the Sinulog dancing is not strictly for Cebu-based contingents. That’s one of the foremost reasons why Sinulog is the grandest parade because even non-Cebu contingents enter the dancing scene to show their veneration to the Child Jesus.

But Sinulog is not only a religious event. If you venture out on the streets of Cebu, many businessmen consider it as an opportunity for business. Yes, it’s sad to say this but Sinulog is an event for commercialism. But do we have to deny this fact? It should not be for it is part of the development when there is a big festival such as this in your area especially in the area where I was born and raised for over 20 years of my life.

 Just to plug-in: tonight is the special Sinulog Tattoo party from Globe at Ayala Terraces. Expect more happenings at the party including the fireworks display in Ayala, which is already a yearly tradition during Sinulog.

As the #1 most preferred broadband in the country, Tattoo breaks barriers and overcomes limits. Impossibilities are set aside as Tattoo gives every user an out-of-the-box experience – Resisting the tired and traditional broadband model.  With a new and empowered broadband that packs a punch in a super sleek and stylish package, Tattoo reveals the new and progressive face of internet technology.

Pushing the bounds of connectivity, Tattoo has taken on the challenge that continues to make Filipinos more mobile, powerful, global and consequentially, revolutionary. Get ready for a new domination in your broadband – with three reasons to resist the slow and unreliable broadband internet that plagues the market. With an empowered prepaid and postpaid portfolio Tattoo outdoes competition yet again in etching a permanent mark in the minds of the young, mobile, and techno-savvy. More to these, it is their new brand ambassadors, it seems, that causes the most buzz in the beeline.

Proof that Tattoo packs a punch in providing value for money for the best deals, the “Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire raises his fist in resisting mediocrity with the tired old broadband we all have been accustomed to. The current World Bantamweight Champion has risen from jaggedness and aims for prominence. And putting up the same stance for the country’s #1 most preferred broadband, Tattoo promises internet service that is uninterrupted, with strong and powerful signals at unbeatable speeds.

With his perma-lined eyes, black swept hair, and his melodic howl, vocalist Miggy Chavez has raised a strong following for a religion he calls Chicosci. Armed with hypnotic guitar riffs, surreal lyrics, and, Chavez’s addicting vocal styling, Chicosci has reared a legion of head-banging cronies for their “Vampire Social Club”, a historic hit for Philippine rock. And with Tattoo on his side, Miggy Chavez can take his ‘vampiric’ social network following to virally fanatic proportions, with reliable bandwidths designed for instant updates, super-sonic uploads and downloads, and unlimited interaction. Backed up by Tattoo, Miggy breaks through limitations caused by slow, unreliable internet access, as he puts his rock-cult status in the burning spotlight and paves the way to musical innovations that would bring the Pinoy sound to the international arena.

Model marvel Georgina Wilson on the other hand, with her multi-faceted persona has invaded the international fashion consciousness and left an indelible mark all her own. From the face that launched a thousand billboards, to her display of Filipina beauty in the global stream of America’s Next Top Model, Georgina has proved, time and again, that the Pinay supermodel is more than just a pretty face. Above all, professionalism, personality, and panache transcend a model into an invading icon.

And this resistance against Uniformity of modeling stereotypes has transformed Wilson into a global household name, her tweets instantly becoming the first words on anything from fashion, social graces, to the elusive pursuits of the finer things in life. Her @iloveGeorgina Twitter account has caused quite a social network traffic this holiday season when Georgina asked her followers “What will you RESIST this 2012?” And judging from the amount of replies she received, her words fronted by a pretty picture will always be irresistible. With Grace, Glamour, intelligible Grasp, and a Gorgeous face, Georgina Wilson displays the 4G that could launch a thousand hits, likes, and followings, and that is exactly what Tattoo does with its new generation Superstick, that outfits 4G in a super sleek and stylish package.

Tattoo challenges you to RESIST all your old notions of what your broadband can be. It is time to RESIST the undependable, and start living your connected lives without limits, as it takes you to the new generation of global broadband domination.

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Yes, it was really fun despite the tiresome and exhilarating march during the procession. But after the mass that concluded the over 5 hours of procession, churchgoers and devotees danced the Sinulog beat with vigor. Even I forgot the exhaustion when I saw thousands in the crowd, dancing and singing the official Sinulog song. I couldn’t even help myself but also danced with them.  But this is to be expected in Sinulog where devotion and fun are among the elements of the festival. There’s devotion and then glee just like in Globe.

This Sinulog season of 2012, the super fun never stops in Globe. One of the big telco companies in the Philippines is in rhythm with the drumbeat of Sinulog this 2012.

The super stick that is getting more powerful through innovation can be grabbed while you’re in the streets of Cebu City during Sinulog. Globe with its  Tattoo brand and broadband stick has stationed different booths where the Sinulog beat is throbbing and where the music that  makes you dance with the Sinulog participants in tribal and colorful costumes never ceases to wane—of course, only during the Sinulog day.

Although I failed to get pictures of Globe tattoo booths as I joined the procession, I still was impressed, nonetheless, on how Globe takes part and be in one beat with the Cebuanos, the tourists and whole Sinulog crowd.

Globe also has a lot of activities in store for Cebu and the Sinulog crowd.

There’s Super Fun with Globe  this Sinulog… the way the fun never stops until the wee of dawn during the Sinulog day– from the religious masses in the morning, the Sinulog parade the whole day and the parties from dusk ‘til dawn. Of course, the party already started during the eve of Sinulog. There’s no other religious events where even the party can be held within the holy grounds of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino.

by: Bjornson Bernales

Blogger and author of Bjorn Cebuano. He is also the Editor of cebubloggers.com

Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. is in festive mood this Sinulog 2012. Pit Senyor!

With the increase in usage, different concepts, themes and designs have been developed for business cards. It is another area where businesses can compete with each other. The importance of a well-designed business card isn’t lost on anyone. Here are 5 tips for well-designed business cards.

1. Incorporate Necessary Information

All necessary information about your business should be printed clearly on your business card. This includes contact information, such as cell phone number, landline number, email address and fax number and correspondence address. Your company name and logo should also be displayed prominently. These are the basic pieces of data a person looks for in a business card. One thing you have to consider is that all information should be printed neatly and be legible. Using a standard font with adequate font size will do the needful.

2. Use Paper of Good Quality

The paper quality has to be good so that the information printed on it also looks good. There are many options for choosing paper type, such as matte, glossy, perforated edges or textured. Whichever paper you select as the material for your business card, make sure it is of a good quality. It is a good idea to have your cards printed on a paper on which people can write. Sometimes people want to jot something down on the card and they won’t be able to if the card is made of metal.

3. Get a Professional

Getting a professional touch for your business card is important. If you don’t have the budget for hiring the services of a graphic designer, at least consult one before you proceed with the designing. Show a preliminary design to the designer and he will advise you on how you can improve it. Even a short chat with a professional graphic designer can make a huge difference to the end product.

4. Don’t Leave the Backside Empty

Business cards have two sides and you can use them both. While the front is for the necessary information mentioned above, the backside can be used for providing extra tidbits of information about your business or mentioning special offers that customers can avail. Often, businesses have a map printed to their location on the back of the card.

5. Choose the Best Design Possible

The best design for your business card doesn’t have to be sophisticated or any avant-garde piece of art. A simple design that includes all the necessary information and your company’s logo, while being legible and printed on good quality paper should suffice. Try comparing it with the cards of other businesses in the same industry to know where you stand.
A well-designed business card can serve as an effect representative of your business. Make sure you follow the tips listed above and get the most out of your business card.

Andrew has been helping businesses with their brand communication through business cards and promotional products. Andrew specialises in the production of branded promotional pens.

 Experience the new prime business hotel in the metro as it offers delighting treats of international cuisines laid out in  Lunch and Dinner Buffets on January 14 (Saturday) and January 15 (Sunday), the Sinulog days.

LUNCH BUFFET (January 14-15, 2012 Only)

Are you into grilled and smoked foods?

Try the “Sugba-Sugba” in the  Lunch Buffet at H’Cafe. It surely is a must-try. With a diverse and bountiful selection of Cebuano’s best, the cafe’s “Sugba-sugba” will certainly be the  highlight among the choices of grilled foods in which Cebu is known for. This unlimited food offer is at Php 588 net.

DINNER BUFFET

Starting January 11 (Wednesday) until January 15 (Sunday), guests and visitors will be treated to colourful and palatable culinary favorites.

As you dig in a wide selection of food, be in rhythmic presence with the  sexy and eye-tempting “BRAZILIAN SAMBA DANCERS” live at H’ Cafe.

LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS:

HAROLDS HOTEL, is the newest premier business hotel in Cebu,located at Gorordo Avenue corner Rosal Street, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines

Gloria Enclonar, who has been a devotee since she was 19 years old, said that beyond the food and the dances, people must remember prayer as still the best way to thank the Holy Child.

“Prayer is still the best gift for Sto. Niño and the best way to celebrate. For me, I would complete the novena masses every year even under threats of a storm,” she said in Cebuano during the Pagtuki episode last Saturday.

Pagtuki is the radio program of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), which airs every Saturday, 10-11 a.m. at dyLA.

Enclonar said that she personally experienced the miracle of the baby Jesus when she was 35 years old. The doctor had informed her of her difficulty to get pregnant. A believer in the power of prayer, Enclonar asked Sto. Niño to grant them even just one child.

Now, she and her husband are raising their three biological children.

For Julia Maru, another Pagtuki guest who has been battling breast cancer for three years, the miracle of Sto. Niño is manifested through the love and support of her family.

She continues to encourage her three sons to celebrate the Sinulog by attending the novena masses.

“My Sinulog will be complete when I attend mass and give thanks to Sto. Niño. For me, prayer is most important of all our Sinulog activities,” she said in Cebuano.

Karl Damayo, exhibitions and museum collections officer of the Casa Gorodo Museum of RAFI, said that Sinulog is really intended for giving thanks to Sto. Niño.

“The Vatican acknowledges the Sinulog as a prayer through a dance. There are only two dancing prayers recognized by the Vatican. The other one is in Spain,” he said.