2007 Philippine Blog Awards
It was an extraordinary feeling to be part of the first Philippine Blog Awards. Aside from being a nominee, I volunteered to help out Liz at the registration area. Because of this, I was able to meet a lot of the bloggers behind the sites I visit regularly.
There was Lori of DessertComesFirst – I wanted to kiss her feet! I love her blog so much and really wish I could do what she does. I also got to meet the man behind MarketManila who was accompanied by his wife and darling daughter. And the very makulit Markku whose Photoalbum publisher I really really love and wish I used. I finally met Girlie who was looking forever young and vibrant. I still cant believe she has two kids already! I also got to write the name tags for Sonnie of Sonnie’s Porch. 
I got to say good afternoon to the famous sassy lawyer, Connie Veneracion. And ohmigosh Tew was there! I love her designs… she is soo talented (just like my friends Joni, Mae and Liz!) Finally, when we were just about to pack up the booth to go into the theatre… this tall lanky madeup fashionista in very high heels (higher than my own white stilettos) wearing an all black ensemble with a matching fur stole accompanied by a uniformed nanny approached the table and looked at me waiting… I said – Bryanboy! I almost said I adore you (hehe just kidding).
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For the main category winners:
Best Personal Blog: Misteryosa
Best Home & Living Blog: Wifely Steps
Best Socio-Political Blog: Philippine Commentary
Best News & Media Blog: Inside PCIJ
Best Fashion & Lifestyle Blog: Bryanboy: Le Superstar Fabuleux
Podcast of the Year: HappySlip
Best Technology Blog: Leon Kilat: The Cybercafe Experiments
Best Business/Entrepreneur Blog: Reflections of a BizDrivenLife
Best Entertainment Blog: Retzwerx
Best Sports & Recreation Blog: Who rides a Vespa?
Best Travel Blog: Ivan About Town
PhotoBlog of the Year: Señor Enrique: Wish You Were Here
For the Special Awards winners, we have:
Best Blog Design: Far from Neutral Notions
Best Free Custom Theme: Blu3zin3
Best Plugin/Extension: iPap
Best OFW Blog: Kwentong Tambay
Bloggers’ Choice Awards: MarketManila
And last but not the least, the Globe Broadband Awards winners:
Blog Achievement Award: The Mommy Journals
Pinoy Ako Blog Award: ederic@cyberspace
Family Blog Award: About My Recovery
Blogirl Award: Well Whatever
Deliblog Award: Dessert Comes First
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Although I did not win the Blogger’s choice award – there was some tough competition really – I was glad to be part of this memorable event. It will definitely make a mark in history for all bloggers like me and will help take blogging in the Philippines to the next level.
Cheers!
**Post-event party highlights to be included in another post.
nice to see you again ate Apples!! Ano ba yung sinasabi ni Kuya Chris??? hahahaha
@Mae
- Nice to see you too! Di ko kayo nakasama sa after-event party. I was too engrossed on our tables conversation which revolved around – politics most of the time.. until it turned to sex. Go Shari!
Bayaan mo si Chris. Wag mo yun pansinin. Peace!
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whew, sobrang thank you for helping! natunaw make up natin…hahaha!
@Liz
- Glad to help out. Grabe di ko akalain ganon pala kahirap mag-man ng registration table. I always thought madaling trabaho lang yun. Congratulations nga pala for the Blogirl Award and your win sa raffle.. Huhuhu buti ka pa!
nice to meet you again ate apples!
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@Aj
- Ate ka dyan! Mas matanda ka sa akin.
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Waahh, ate apples? =P
Ako makulit? Hindi ah. Hehehe.
Don’t worry, magkakaroon ng bagong version ng iPAP, yung madaling gamitin para sa lahat! Promise yan! =)
Seryoso di ko alam na mag-asawa kayo ni Chris, ang cool nyo eh! Para kayong binata’t dalaga. Hehehe. =)
@Markku
But yeah I know what you mean.
- Ikaw makulit? Oo kaya. Dali publish mo na bagong version. Chris and I have been looking for an alternative to Gallery but IPAP right now does not yet have what he “requires”.
Di mo alam? Di sinabi sayo ni Chris? Tsk tsk (may kasamang tapping of the feet at crossed arms).
Binata’t Dalaga? Di ko alam kung compliment yan.
Wow! lovely layout, Apples!
It was nice seeing you there! Too bad di na ko sumama sa party right after. pagod na ko eh, antok pa hahahaha
@Joni
- Wow thanks! That is such a compliment from someone who is an expert on design! Im so flattered. But I still wish I am as good as you can make my own wordpress theme.
Hi Apples! I remember you at the registration table.
Thanks for the special mention. 
@Yoru/Tew
- Yey she remembers! Hehe. My pleasure. I am a fan.