There Is Power in Numbers: Bloggers United

Posted on June 10, 2008
Filed Under Bloggista, Friends & Links, InfoBlog

Eggnogs There has been quite a number of Filipino Blogger Groups organized and perhaps most of these groups are doing well. But unfortunately, I have not encountered a group that meets regularly, discussing group plans, hosting activities in the community among other things that a group can do. Maybe there were groups that do just that but I’m so new I may have not heard of them, or haven’t invited yet, or do not qualify at all to be a member.

Which is why, along with another “visionary” blogger, Joliber over at Mapiles.com, we are organizing a new group of bloggers who shares the same visions, enthusiasm and passion at making blogging a way to reach out to other people (not just bloggers), taking advantage of the skills each blogger have, to achieve certain objectives that the group will advocate.

Why organizing a new group?

We need a group that encompasses bloggers from all walks of life. Everyone can be a member (even if you’re not a Filipino - as long as you’re willing to make some sponsorship on the group’s outreach activities - LOL). Seriously, doesn’t matter if you blog on Blogger or Wordpress, pro or newbie, blogging in English, Tagalog, or any other dialect - you are welcome as member. Membership will be divided into two categories:

Locals for bloggers within Metro Manila and nearby areas who can regularly attend group activities and programs.
Patrons for bloggers who are outside Metro Manila or outside the Philippines but still you want to participate on the group’s advocacies.

Even if you are already a member of another Blogger Group, you are most welcomed to join.

Advocacies? Objectives?

Missed Arrow We will be working on numerous projects that will help each member of the group in honing their blogging skills, as well as in generating revenues. We will sponsor workshops and blogging awareness campaigns. We will engage in community outreach programs, and sponsor events in schools and places where we can share our talents, skills, resources and time. These are lofty ideals, but when we all work together, we can make a simple difference in other peoples lives.

As I always say, there is power in number. A carefully organized group with doable objectives, passionate members and strong leadership with clear vision is most likely to succeed. Imagine what we can do with all the opportunities online for each blogger when we join forces and do something truly nice in our community?

First step?

Happy Eggnogs We invite bloggers who will join us in forming the Core Group. This Group shall define the Group’s objectives and advocacies and in coming up with list of activities, projects and other relevant events.

Full details will be discussed on Friday, 13th of June at a dinner hosted by me and Joliber. Time and venue will be communicated to those who are interested in joining. You may use the contact form to express your interest, or you can leave a comment on this blog or at Mapiles.com if want to join us. We intend to limit the number to around 10 people, so confirm your attendance early.

See you then.

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29 Responses to “There Is Power in Numbers: Bloggers United”

darksen on June 10th, 2008 5:47 pm

Many blog groups who are active before but their members ended up as competitors and pull each other down after knowing the INs and Outs of blogging. I hope you be careful with that.
Joliber Mapiles on June 10th, 2008 5:58 pm

I hope we’ll get the number.. But whatever happens, I’m confident we’ll get what we want (with hard work and patience)..

Joliber Mapiles’s last blog post..No Blogger is an island
Jan Alvin on June 10th, 2008 6:01 pm

Hey! Bloggista, Joliber have telling me about you. And I was invited to join this group and about the diner in Makati in Friday. Can I join this Group??

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bloggista on June 10th, 2008 6:23 pm

@Darksen, thanks for the heads up. That is why the group must be built on the concept of “collaboration”. The idea is you can’t make it out there alone. Even if you the ins and outs. But we will see. This is something that the core group has to consider.

@ Joliber, two is a crowd dude, so we can still make it. Hehe. Don’t worry.

@ Jan Alvin, sure, you are most welcome to join.
Donna on June 10th, 2008 9:55 pm

Hey, I’d like to join. What time and where? Thanks!
pmonchet on June 11th, 2008 6:12 am

I am thinking of joining your group but I have a regular job that may hinder me from attending your meeting.

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bingskee on June 11th, 2008 10:45 pm

hi, what a noble endeavor. and how i wish i have the ample time to participate. been shying away from all these kinds of activities since i become a blogger. i have my personal reasons but i don’t definitely demean the intentions and advocacies.

what can i say but kudos to you and to joliber. i cannot be a member of the core group (because i am a busy working mom - oh, this is just an alibi ha ha i am really shy ha ha no, seriously the slots in my everyday are all filled up) but i am interested to know and be of help via online.
Donna on June 11th, 2008 10:49 pm

Would like to go! Just tell me where and what time. Have been interested in this for quite a long time.
bloggista on June 12th, 2008 10:31 am

Thanks peepz. Appreciate all your support. Let’s just say this effort should in one way or another, allow us bloggers, especially the new ones like us, to join together for some noble purpose. The idea is - should not in anyway demand time from any member, nor demand anything. I believe over time, when people see what we can do, others would want to join. So, any one can contribute, even just in thoughts and prayers. Hehe. But on a serious note, anytime, you can join. If you can’t come, we can send you activities and plans and agreements from time to time.

We also don’t expect to meet regularly, perhaps only for the core group to steer the group, as we too have regular, equally demanding and challenging jobs.

Suggestions are welcome. We want to see a long list of them for us to process.
bloggista on June 12th, 2008 10:39 am

@Pmonchet & Bingskee, will keep you updated of the events and who knows one of these days, you may have some time to share some of your skills/talents (even not physically present).

@Donna, your presence will be greatly appreciated. Joliber is making reservations at Gerry’s Grill in Jupiter, on Friday, 13-June-2008. We will be there by 7:00pm. Food and drinks will be served- hehe. See you. I am sending you an email.
Jan Alvin on June 14th, 2008 2:15 pm

Salamat din po. Hayaan niyo po, tutulong ako sa abot ng aking makakaya.

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kengkay on June 14th, 2008 6:40 pm

good luck sa mga itlogs, hehe. and yep, i agree with darksen but am sure you know that, too! meanwhile, have fun!

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Donna on June 15th, 2008 2:08 am

Hey,

Just wanted to say that it was a great dinner. Looking forward to the first actual brainstorming session on the next steps in forming the organization.

-Donna
bloggista on June 15th, 2008 9:35 am

@Donna. Thanks too, for joining us. It was a pleasure meeting you and the rest of the guys. Yep, can’t wait for the next session. We are working on it.
bloggista on June 15th, 2008 9:37 am

@Kengkay, hehehe. Mga itlogs nga yun, inspired by your post on Itlog. Kahit nasa Alemanya ka, invite ka pa rin namin.
Ambo on June 15th, 2008 11:15 pm

Bawi ako next time brother! Count me in!

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bloggista on June 16th, 2008 10:02 am

@Ambo, no problem! Its gonna be more exciting next time. We are working on another schedule, will let you know.
mikee on June 20th, 2008 1:33 am

I have signed up a domain thru your link. I understand I need to wait for 60days as you said, but its ok. Cool dude. Thanks. Now Im interested with GDI - for free? Hehe.
ChiQ Montes on June 24th, 2008 10:29 am

Gusto ko sana sumali but i am not in manila right now. End of this year pa ako there for good. You think I can join by then?
bloggista on June 24th, 2008 12:12 pm

@ChiQ, of course you are welcome to join - anytime. Don’t worry, we will send you any group updates so you are informed of our activities. Currently we are about to complete one exciting program for our members. We’ll keep you posted
cyril on September 8th, 2008 6:12 pm

very interesting move. I may join you on this Bloggista.

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How To Make Money on September 19th, 2008 5:55 am

Can I join too? I’ve been blogging for some time now and I live in Pasig. I know Joliber of Mapiles, we’ve chatted before and he is very helpful ;0

Hye

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