It has been a busy week for Pinoy Bloggers. Yesterday all WordPress users, enthusiasts, and developers together with Mr. Wordpress himself gathered in College of Saint Benilde in Manila for the first WordCamp Philippines.
WordPress Pins for Early Birds
A day before the event, all volunteers were requested to go to the event venue for the final meeting, ingress and the assignment of tasks. Its been a while since the last time I took part in an event and when Ria informed me that I’d be assigned as the Media and Speaker’s Coordinator, I felt relieved since I already knew most of the speakers and the task wasn’t anything new for me.
Campers Badge
Considering I only got an hour’s sleep because I went to the San Miguel Oktoberfest kickoff the night before, it was no problem waking up early probably because of my enthusiasm to meet fellow WordCamp volunteers, WordPress users, and friends.
Blogger Volunteers
After a quick shower, I dropped by 7-11 in DLSU to meet up with Gwen, Paul and Chiq before heading to the venue. As early as 6am, students blogger volunteers were already busy preparing Kits, ID’s, T-shirts and completing the rest of the tasks.
Matt Mullenweg’s Laptop - Isnt it Cool?
Everyone was working together including the organizers Ria, Winston, Migs, Andrew, Bloggie and Juned. The work flowed smoothly for the most part despite occasional panic moments which really is unavoidable when organizing an event like this.
WordPress Idol
Most of the campers actively participated in each of the talks given by the speakers. Gail Villanueva’s talk about Creating WordPress Themes & CSS Power was the most attended talk and the rest of the talks were also a big hit among the campers! Lunch was hosted by Chowking and desserts were provided by Spot.ph.
I want that Camera Bag
Aside from the fact that the Philippines ranked as 24th largest Wordpress user, WordPress.com is the 24th most popular website in the world. Pinoy Campers are lucky to witness Matt as he delivered the very first “State of the Word” address in South East Asia.
Friendster Pens Anyone?
Matt Mullenweg commended the organizers for having a successful Davao and Manila WordCamp and for having the most fashionable WordCamp T-Shirt ever created:) He also announced the upcoming Wordpress version 2.7 which will be released this November.
CSB Student Volunteers, Blogger Volunteers and Wordcamp Organizers
Some features that will be included for the Wordpress 2.7 will be the navigation redesign, drag and drop powered dashboard, dynamic navigation in the navigation bar and more.
Fritz and the Gels
After the sponsor’s presentations, Matt Mullenweg gave way for the Question and Answer session with Pinoy Wordpress users and developers. Ria announced the post WordCamp contest sponsored by Cebu Pacific which was called Cebu Pacific’s Blogging Challenge where winners get 1 roundtrip ticket to the local destination of their choice. She also announced the After-Party @ mag:net café, The Fort.
WordCamp Organizers with Ms. Aileen Apolo
Matt also accomodated a “Photo with Matt” session to finally close the WordCamp Philippines 2008. Together with Gail, Marc, Eric and Nina, we headed to Serendra to eat dinner at Abe Restaurant.
Photo Session With Matt Mullenweg
Wordcamp Philippines was the first WordCamp event in Southeast Asia and second in Asia, Beijing being the first to hold the first Wordcamp last year. WordCamp Philippines sets the record by having the most number of registered participant in Asia and one of the most attended WordCamp in the World.
I’m such a Fanboy LOL:)
Truly, WordCamp Philippines is one of the most talked about “Blog Event” in the Philippines this year and I will definitely join again in the upcoming Wordcamp Philippines 2009.
*Other Wordcampers who’ve posted about their experience:
- Wordcamp Philippines 2008: The Aftermath in Life in Quadrant 4
- Thoughts on Wordcamp Philippines 2008 by Nina
- Wordcamp Philippines 2008: Winners and Bloopersby Kring
- Matt Mullenweg Highlights from Wordcamp Philippines 2008by TheBachelorGirl
- Live Blogging from Wordcamp Philippines 2008 by Spilled Lustre
- Wordcamp Philippines 2008by Mae Paulino
- Wordcamp Philippines 2008by Al Cabasa
- Wordcamp 2008 Philippinesby Karla Redor
- Wordcamp Philippines 2008: A Success!by Melo Villareal
- Experiencing Wordcamp Philippines 2008 by Jane
- Wordcamp Philippines 2008 by Teacher Julie
- Matt At Wordcamp Philippines 2008 by Binary Silver
- Wordcamp Manila 2008, I was There!by Sha Ang
- Wordcamp Philippines, First Southeast Asia Wordcamp by Ana Katharina Pena
- On Wordcamp 2008 and Meeting Mr. Wordpress by diventare.org
- Wordcamp Philippines shirt, please? by the receptionist
- Wordcamp Philippines ‘08 by L.A.
- Matt Mullenweg, Volunteers, and WordCamp Philippines Shari of Misteryosa.com
* The list was intentionally copied from Prudence and Madness Thanks Tess:)
10:37 pm on September 7th, 2008
Ganda ng shot ng WP pins. :D It was nice working with you Melo.
By the way, pa-send naman please ng mga pics natin para magawa ko na din ang WC post ko. Hehe. Thanks!
11:22 pm on September 7th, 2008
hello melo!!!!!
twas really a pleasure working and being with all of you.. winner ang pictures mo kapatid!!! (hint! hint!) :D
11:35 pm on September 7th, 2008
[...] who blog about WordCamp: WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success Share and [...]
1:20 am on September 8th, 2008
[...] Wordcamp Philippines 2008: A Success! by Melo Villareal [...]
1:20 am on September 8th, 2008
I love the shirt, who made the design? Nice to know that this events is already been done in the Philippines, hopefully this will happen again. Word up to all organizer!!
1:35 am on September 8th, 2008
ang ganda ng kuha ng cam mo! nice meeting you melo :D
4:44 am on September 8th, 2008
Nice photos!
5:56 am on September 8th, 2008
[...] Wordcamp Philippines 2008: A Success! by Melo Villareal [...]
6:07 am on September 8th, 2008
i love ur post melo.. thank u for everything, sa uulitin? (sabi ko sa yo eh, excited na kami mag steal ng pix mo, haha)
6:07 am on September 8th, 2008
[...] Wordcamp Philippines 2008: A Success! by Melo Villareal [...]
8:49 am on September 8th, 2008
Nakakainis. Di ako nakakuha ng pins. Hehe… Nice pics!
9:39 am on September 8th, 2008
[...] WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
9:44 am on September 8th, 2008
@fitz - thanks i already emailed you your photo
@gwen - sige i sort ko photos later then ill email you
@pinoyconsole - i think the T-shirts are no longer available
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9:44 am on September 8th, 2008
@Jehzeel Laurente - thanks and nice meeting you too
9:46 am on September 8th, 2008
Wow I got featured here! :)
9:49 am on September 8th, 2008
@Matt - thanks for visiting our country.. hope to see next WordCamp:)
9:50 am on September 8th, 2008
@ChiQ - Miss ko kayo - cge ill send pics later
12:00 pm on September 8th, 2008
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12:49 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] of information seems to be bad. Why you ask? I’ve been privileged to be pinged-back by some nice folks in the Philippine blogging community following the successful first WordCamp [...]
12:51 pm on September 8th, 2008
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1:28 pm on September 8th, 2008
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3:48 pm on September 8th, 2008
Hi, thanx for the feature Melo. I’ve also prepared a slideshow of the event at my blog Rough Groove.
3:56 pm on September 8th, 2008
@Estan - you are welcome, see u again next year
4:20 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] Philippines Shirt Please by Evenly Piece 10. WordCamp Philippines 2008 by Alrenz Cabasa 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina Pena 13. WordCamp Philippines 2008 [...]
6:13 pm on September 8th, 2008
Ang gaganda ng mga kuha.. Panay blog hopping na lang ako nito kasi di ako nakasama.. nasa saudi kasi
6:30 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] Philippines Shirt Please by Evenly Piece 10. WordCamp Philippines 2008 by Alrenz Cabasa 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina Pena 13. WordCamp Philippines 2008 [...]
8:06 pm on September 8th, 2008
@Dexter - di bale next year uwi ka tapos join ka wordcamp
8:22 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
8:49 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
9:27 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
9:52 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] the successful 2008 Wordcamp Philippines event which was held in CSB a couple of days ago, I found myself seating in a bamboo inspired chair [...]
10:04 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] Philippines Shirt Please by Evenly Piece 10. WordCamp Philippines 2008 by Alrenz Cabasa 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina Pena 13. WordCamp Philippines 2008 [...]
10:52 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
10:56 pm on September 8th, 2008
@rowjie - agahan mo na lang next year hehehehe
11:52 pm on September 8th, 2008
[...] WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
11:59 pm on September 8th, 2008
Thank you sooo much for all the hard work! I really appreciate it. :D
12:55 am on September 9th, 2008
yeah
A success
7:46 am on September 9th, 2008
[...] Philippines Shirt Please by Evenly Piece 10. WordCamp Philippines 2008 by Alrenz Cabasa 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina Pena 13. WordCamp Philippines 2008 [...]
8:25 am on September 9th, 2008
@Ruia - Its my pleasure to work with you guys! Till next!
9:37 am on September 9th, 2008
hehe. yeah. or gagawa na lang ako ng sarili kong wordpress pin. hehe
10:13 am on September 9th, 2008
@rowjie - bigyan mo ako pag nagpagawa ka ha:)
12:11 pm on September 9th, 2008
[...] WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
2:16 pm on September 9th, 2008
[...] Philippines Shirt Please by Evenly Piece 10. WordCamp Philippines 2008 by Alrenz Cabasa 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina Pena 13. WordCamp Philippines 2008 [...]
4:34 pm on September 9th, 2008
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6:17 pm on September 9th, 2008
Hi Melo, thanks for the article. If i was there i will surely ask MR. Wordpress why they updating WP versions so fast? :)
6:20 pm on September 9th, 2008
[...] Philippines Shirt Please by Evenly Piece 10. WordCamp Philippines 2008 by Alrenz Cabasa 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina Pena 13. WordCamp Philippines 2008 [...]
12:04 am on September 10th, 2008
Looks like you had lots of fun! Congratulations!
12:29 am on September 10th, 2008
Nakakainis. Di ako nakakuha ng pins. Hehe… Nice pics!
1:17 am on September 10th, 2008
I love the shirt, who made the design? Nice to know that this events is already been done in the Philippines, hopefully this will happen again. Word up to all organizer!!
3:52 am on September 10th, 2008
Nice Staff and good photos!!!
1:16 pm on September 10th, 2008
[...] WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina [...]
11:54 pm on September 11th, 2008
[...] 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
5:48 pm on September 13th, 2008
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5:52 pm on September 13th, 2008
Nice story about WordCamp Philippines, I’m Kevin from Pinoy Teens
Care to link exchange? I added you already^^,)
Hope you could visit back.
10:41 pm on September 13th, 2008
[...] Philippines Shirt Please by Evenly Piece 10. WordCamp Philippines 2008 by Alrenz Cabasa 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina Pena 13. WordCamp Philippines 2008 [...]
1:50 pm on September 14th, 2008
The word camp seems very fun:) Nice article.
3:08 pm on September 14th, 2008
[...] Philippines Shirt Please by Evenly Piece 10. WordCamp Philippines 2008 by Alrenz Cabasa 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! 12. WordCamp Phils, 1st Southeast Asia WordCamp by Ana Katharina Pena 13. WordCamp Philippines 2008 [...]
5:46 pm on September 15th, 2008
Wow, nice time you had there, the pics are sensational. It is great to see people spreading the word in countries which for many of us seem like unknown… Even though I have to admit that I see a lot of Philippians active in the Internet world everywhere.
keep the great work
Gustav
3:27 am on September 16th, 2008
Its good to see successful WordCamp’s all over the world.
We conducted a WordCamp in our city a few weeks back and it was a major hit!
When’s the next Philippines Wordcamp happening?
3:39 am on September 16th, 2008
Nice photos! Seems you all had quite a lot of fun during the WordCamp. I’m glad to know its success.
11:02 pm on September 16th, 2008
Ah, looks like it was a blast. Wish I could travel more so I could have been there. Oh well, maybe next year.
10:53 am on September 17th, 2008
[...] 11. WordCamp Philippines 2008: A Success! [...]
11:58 am on September 17th, 2008
Looks like everyone had a great time. I’m still somewhat of a “Wordpress noob”, having been on Blogger for ages, but I am truly impressed at how flexible WP is. I don’t know of any WordCamps coming up in the Atlanta, GA area, but if/when it does, I will definitely check it out.
3:28 pm on September 30th, 2008
congrats.For your success in Philippines. looks like everyone had a great time there.thanks for sharing it.
1:25 pm on October 19th, 2008
There is quite a thorough report of what occurred during this WordPress-related event. It is nice to see Matt continuing to promote his useful creation, as well as taking photos that add to his numerous amount of past photos taken. The Friendster pens look pretty high-tech.