iBlog Mini: Blogging and the 2010 Elections
We are proud to announce the next iBlog “mini” Summit. It will be held on November 24, 2007 at the Sarmiento Room, University of the Philippines College of Law from 9 am to 12 noon.
The event is free, albeit with limited seats. Watch out for more details in this space.
The event’s agenda:
9:00: Opening Remarks: Atty. JJ Disini
9:10: Bloggers as Election Watchdog (Luz Rimban)
9:20 – 9:50 – Blogging and Philippine Elections ( Manuel L. Quezon III)
Review of how bloggers played a role in the past Philippine elections. Examples of how bloggers participated in other countries can be cited as well. What were the problems encountered? How can it be improved?
9:50 – 10:20 – Getting Bloggers Ready for 2010 Elections ( Janette Toral)
How can Bloggers participate more effectively in the 2010 elections?
(present a program where bloggers can be prepared for the 2010 elections)
10:20 Reactor Insights (Rachel Khan)
Reactions/Open Forum/Snacks/Networking
To register, please go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6549252532 or email digitalfilipino[at-sign]gmail.com
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