iBlog: The 15th Philippine Blogging Summit #iblog15

Here are two Powerpoint slideshows from the last iBlog Mini:

1. How can bloggers participate more effectively in the 2010 elections? by Janette Toral

2. Bloggers as Election Watchdogs by Luz Rimban

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

PDF files of speakers’ presentations from Day 2 of iBlog 3:

Blogging for Newbies
Abe Olandres – Blogging Success Story
Anton Diaz – Photoblogging Success Story
Manuel Quezon III – Philippine Politics and the Blogosphere

Blogging Trends Track
Wilson Chua – Podcasting Growth Trends

Blogging and Journalism Track
Alecks Pabico- Blogging and Investigative Journalism
Angelo Racoma- Blogging and Mainstream Media

Professional Blogging Track
Marc Macalua- Blogging for Advancing One’s Career
Gail dela Cruz- Increasing Blog Popularity