Social media influencers take on challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild to protect children from online abuse and exploitation

From Left to Right: Creators #ForEveryChild Anina Rubio, AJ Bacar, Cat Triviño and Buji Babiera together with UNICEF Philippines Advocacy and Communications Chief Lely Djuhari (center)

As the country wraps up this year’s Safer Internet Month, UNICEF Philippines awarded the first-ever annual badge of recognition to digital influencers who accepted the challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild. They have lent their unique creative platforms and reach to fight for the rights of every child in the country, especially the most vulnerable to online abuse and exploitation.

Bianca Gonzalez Is Our Favorite Storyteller

Bianca is adept at using social media and is one of the most followed and watched in the online world in the Philippines. She has also put the power of social media to good use.

On social media, she bills herself as a storyteller. Bianca currently has 6.3 million followers on Twitter, 1.8 million followers on Instagram, and 2.7 million followers on her Facebook page. Her feed shows a mix of her family life with husband JC and their 21-month old daughter Lucia, her thoughts for the day, her home and travel tips, her observations on topics big and small. She is also known to post about issues that affect all of us: traffic, climate change, education, government, even food, beauty and or parenting. Sometimes she gets into a testy twitter exchange with netizens like when a twitter user tweeted: "So what if there is martial law"? An irked Bianca shared a video of martial law survivors who recounted their experiences on the regime. She admonished netizens not to joke about it, but also educated them on the difference of martial law then, and martial law now, under the 1987 Constitution. This, among many other topics she gets into, and sometimes gets into trouble with, all to share what she believes in.

Finalists of The Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge Revealed!

It has been a challenging season for all the fandoms of rising OPM stars of the country. They are the loyal fans of these artists though new to the industry are making waves in social media by trending topics and solid support with their songs, music videos, and concerts.

And they are by the millions from all over the country and around the world. It is them who brought their singing idols to overcome challenges as well as unwavering support in their competitions. Wish FM 107.5 is also known to support and feature Filipino artists inside the Wish Bus and recognize them through Wish FM Music Awards.  Now it is their turn to be recognized for their effort and love.

Solaire Has 1.2 Million Likes!

The game has truly changed!

Solaire just hit a new high with their record on facebook as the most liked page for an integrated resort. As they are also expanding their complex with more amenities to be opened before the end of the year, they are really ending the year with a bang!

We would like to congratulate SOLAIRE for their achievement in social media which has been their major avenue for information and promotions.

Join in the conversation and greet Solaire on their 1.2 Millionth Like! 

#FollowSolaire on facebook, twitter and instagram now!

Get Ready For The Laguna Blogging Summit 2014!

Social Influencer is the theme for this year's Laguna Blogging Summit that is on it's 3rd year now (#3LaBS). Presented by Elabram Systems Group, the Telecommunications Manpower Service provider for the biggest players in the industry for 15 years globally and 5 years in the Philippines believes that the way for brand awareness and advocacy dissemination is through Digital Marketing and being Social Offline.  

On October 3, 2014 at Malayan College, Cabuyao, Laguna between 8am to 5pm, Seven Speakers will share their expertise; Art Samaniego Jr (Manila Bulletin Tech Guru), Boris Joaquin (Saddleback Church), Pocholo De Leon Gonzalez (The Voice Master of the Philippines), Janette Toral (Digital Filipino), Lloyd Luna (The Filipino Motivational Speaker), Grace Bondad Nicolas (Laguna Blogging Summit Founder) and Rod Magaru (Rod Magaru Show). 

Share your pizza stories with California Pizza Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen invites pizza lovers everywhere to share those pleasurable moments in a storytelling campaign with two main stars: you and your CPK pizza. Just grab a bite of your favourite CPK pizza in any size, any flavour, anytime, anywhere. Have a slice at home, at the park, in the office, by the pool, at the tennis court, by your car, or even in a famous landmark. Show us how much you enjoy your CPK pizza by taking a selfie or a groupie with family or friends.

Starting February 24, upload your pizza story snapshot or short video to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube. Add the hashtags #MyPizzaStory, #EveryPizzaTellsAStory and #CPKPhilippines. To get a free treat from your friends at CPK, like CPKPhilippines on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and share the link of your pizza story to mypizzastory@cpk.com.ph with your full name, mobile number, date of birth and your favorite CPK location.

2nd Laguna Blogging Summit Website Launched

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit officially started its Social Media campaign by launching its new website. All netizens or curious social revolutionist could now check the updates, speakers and sponsorship packages at "labsph.com" which is just newly constructed with the help of SEO strategist Mark Aksay. 

The list of speakers are visible in front page and now everyone could have an advance free registration online. For this year, the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit is expected to be bigger since the first one was a huge success and contributed to the huge influx of tourist to the province of Laguna. 

GMA News’ ‘Think Before You Click’ winner in the 2012 Globe Tatt Award

GMA News’ “Think Before You Click” campaign brought home the Safe Surfer Award in the recently-concluded 2012 Globe Tatt Awards at the NBC tent in Taguig City.

In a quest to make cyberspace a safer place for netizens, GMA News launched the “Think Before You Click” campaign in 2011. Through the campaign, viewers were encouraged to become more responsible when participating in social media—reminding them of how important it is to always think and consider the consequences of their actions before they hit that post, tweet or enter button.

Blah Blah Blogs: What The #PacBradley?!

I don't usually blog about boxing, but when I do there is something really wrong. When Manny was winning fights left and right, there is the common greeting of congratulations and some analysis from a regular spectator. Well, indeed the fight was shocking not in the fight itself but the unbelievable decision made by the judges on the final scorecards. Again, I am no expert however I am a keen observer, and at the fight, it was clear on my end that the fight belong to Manny. I also impressed with Bradley keeping it up to the 12th round which is an achievement for players. But when the announcement was made in favor of Bradley, I felt there is really wrong.

To be fair, I do check on boxing analysts sites and post about the fight, and as far as I have checked, they all are in favor for Pacman. It's not that he is Pinoy that I am rooting for him, but because he is really talented and strong. For the spirit of the sport and fairness, I would like to know the basis of which they gave those scores. It should not be an issue of race, color, religious views, business, smooth talk or personal opinion, just sticking to the rules of boxing.

@ANCALERTS GOES ON AIR AS SOCIAL MEDIA NEWSCAST ON ANC

TJ, most influential Filipino journalist on Twitter according to Tweet Grader

To keep Filipinos updated on the latest updates and trends in social media, ANC will launch the country’s first-of-its kind social media news program, “@ANCALERTS” to be anchored by TJ Manotoc and Lexi Schulze starting Monday (June 11) at 4:30 p.m.

“@ANCALERTS,” which started as the news channel’s Twitter account that now has 450,000 followers, will present the latest issues netizens are discussing online, user-generated content, “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo” stories, and real time feedback from ANC viewers. @ANCALERTS is also the most influential Twitter account among all TV news channels in the country according to Twitter Grader (www.tweet.grader.com), a site that measures the power, authority, and reach of Twitter profiles.

The 1st Catholic Social Media Summit

Times are indeed changing and the church and the the ministers are using the social media networks and other technologies in evangelization and  ‎education.  And 2012 has been declared the Year of the Mission.

And today we have now the 1st Catholic Soaical Media Summit with the theme: "Ministering Grace to this Generation"

Happening on July 14-15, 2012 at the Renaissance Convention Center, River Banks Center Marikina City, Philippines

Registration Fee: 1,000.00

For more information email them at  ypopportunities@gmail.com

Also contact them at 09164831443 / 09321469436 / 09228426820

Telefax: (02) 709-64-86

This event is brought together by the Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines, CBCP Commission on Mission, Youth Pinoy, Plus Big and the Catholic Media Network.

Pinoys Increasingly Rely on Social Media For News

The emergence of the Philippines as one of the world's social media capitals —with one out of every three Filipinos on Facebook— has led to the widespread acceptance of social media as a key source of news and current information.

Earlier this year, social media came to the fore as the main channels of information concerning the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that hit Negros Island. And late last year, social media also proved crucial in reporting on, and finding help for, the victims of Typhoon Sendong in Mindanao.

“[Social media] are a direct connection to web users and TV viewers, and are an efficient avenue for gathering and delivering news.  They are also platforms for receiving feedback and ideas about our programming,” says Howie Severino, Vice President for Multimedia Journalism of GMA Network.

The immediacy and impact of social media are such that they have been recognized by the Pulitzer Prize alongside traditional journalism stalwarts.

“I think you’ll continue to see social media in the breaking news category, but it will show up in others as well,” said Pulitzer Prize administrator Sig Gissler of the growing number of prize-winning stories from social media.