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The year 2013 has been a challenging year to my homeland.  As if the recently exposed case of graft and corruption widely known as Napoles case in the Philippines is not enough, series of fortuitous events put our country in a difficult situation.  The earthquake in Bohol destroyed some of the oldest churches we have and took the lives of a lot of Boholanos and perhaps the worst typhoon in the history of the Philippines almost wiped out Tacloban in the map with 2013 super typhoon Yolanda aka as Haiyan internationally.

What these unfortunate events brought us are people sending their love all over the world.  It was heart warming enough to keep the Filipino spirit alive. And so despite the hardships,  I would like to welcome 2014 with even greater hope towards the healing of our nation.

 May the blessings of the Lord shower upon us this 2014.

I'm looking forward for a better and brighter 2014. Positive thoughts. Positive vibes. HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS! =)))

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One Hundred Times of Fun at Hundred Islands, Pangasinan

Seriously, I’ve always wanted to go to the famous Hundred Islands of Pangasinan but I don’t have enough time to travel to that place.  Last Friday night while having our Christmas Party in Hotel Consuelo, a much unexpected person came to the venue.  I have visited not only Hundred Islands, but Calasiao as well. (To join the GBG Inagural Meet Up in Hundred Islands and Puto Festival in Calasiao) I was super excited for this trip, not just because it was my first time to go to Hundred Islands, but also because they are part of my travel bucket list here in the Philippines. Much thanks to Sir Regz for inviting me and my friends, for organizing this trip and for being the best itinerary planner ever!  :

SORCE: iExplore PH

GBG Inaugural Meet Up

Things To Consider Before Starting A Blog

Things to consider before starting a blog

Due to high monetization value of blogging a lot of netizens are now cresting their blog and get paid, but, that isn’t as easy as that. There are things to consider in creating a blog and make your blogpost paid.

• Blog what you love not what you want

It’s not about you want to blog because it’s the trend or it’s the most paid. Create your own niche, blog about what you love; about what do you think you will shine. Some bloggers get bored and stop blogging because of wrong choice niche.

• Create your own Niche

This is the part where you should brainstorm a lot, aside from identifying the topics of your blog post also consider gimmicks and innovating to offer your target readers something new and outshine others that are usual and traditional.

• Prepare at least 10 blogposts in advance

List down at least 10 titles for your blog and its content and upload it. “Content is King” , googlebot  loves fresh content by this your blog can be easily indexed at google search engine making it more visible to your  prospect readers.

• Make Keywords

Another thing usually new bloggers neglects, is to identify keywords or phrase that will be used on their blogpost. Using Keywords will help on optimizing your blog and generate more traffic. If a netizen searched you keyword or a part of the phrase you’ve identified, it easily locate your posts on your blog.

Bloggers the most influential marketer’s online.

Blogging started early 90’s. In the Philippines it is first known as an online diary and leeway to express thoughts and ideas. Due to rapid growth of internet and social media usage a lot of blog platform websites are born ready to accommodate the fast growing blogging community.

Today, blogging is considered as one of the most effective tool in marketing online. Entrepreneurs, small businesses up to multi-national companies hire bloggers to promote them and increase their online presence and value. As a proof, different blogger to business events are happening around the globe making business owners connected to bloggers that mostly influence the netizens.

In the Philippines, The blogapalooza, considered as the biggest blogging event in the country, again connects influential bloggers around the country in one awesome event. More than 500 chosen influential bloggers gathered in SM Aura premiere to meet possible clients. Top brands also participated in the event to search for bloggers that will give social value to their brands.

Today, bloggers are one of the most paid online marketers and promoters aside from social media strategist and managers.

Photo is not mine. :)

GDayX Central Luzon 2k13

Today, Google conducts an event regarding the Google Day celebration of Central Luzon which held at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen Pangasinan. During the seminar, the speakers tackle about the different features of Google including the Google+, Youtube, Google Map, Google Translate, Blogger and many more. A lot of Google Ambassadors all over Central Luzon have attended the said event. Mr. Sonny Ramirez, the Vice President Of 1DigitechPH, invited me and my friends to participate at the celebration of Google Day. We met a lot of well known people under the GBG Malaysia (Google Business Group Malaysia) and GDG PH (Google Developers Group Philippines). There are variety of games and lot of stuffs during the event. I’m looking forward to attend the next event that Google will conduct. 

Stay Connected with Globe Tattoo: Live with NO LIMITS ~

      The most preferred broadband and wireless Internet provider in the Philippines celebrates Panagbenga Partyat Purple, Upper Session Road Extension Baguio City last March 1, 2013.

         I was invited  to join the celebration of Globe Tattoo Day together with my co – bloggers and 1digitech Phil. employees.

          Seems like its party all night, I wanna stay up and jump around. Even the crowd gone wild especially when the disk jockey’s starts to rock the whole bar.

          Thanks Globe Tattoo for not just experiencing the best and fastest internet connection but also for this ROCK and RAWR night! LIVE WITH NO LIMITS!

SOURCE: iExplore PH

It’s more FUN in Balungao Pangasinan!

Jaw Dropped. That was first my reaction when I saw the breathe taking scenery of Mt. Balungao Hilltop Adventure. It's a complete package for a sports enthusiast like me.

        Balungao Hilltop Adventure has the longest zip line in Region I. The 600 – meter zip line which starts from a hilltop, stretches through farms and patches of old trees and end at the resort at the foot of Mt. Balungao is really amazing.

         They also offer ATV Riding, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Mountain Biking, Trail Walking, Trust Fall, Hot and Cold Swimming Pools and Bungee Jumping.

        It is certainly an idyllic place for a vacation getaway. It’s really more fun in the Philippines especially in Balungao, Pangasinan!

SOURCE: iExplore PH

Talk TV Global: The Grand Launch

Another phenomenal and ground shaking happening invades global as it gives the media a remarkable and superb launching.

        Talk TV Global, the first global internet TV in Northern Luzon was officially launched to the public.

        As it features various shows which includes Bloggers @ Talk, Cook N Talk TV, Lifestyle and BeauTV, Talk TV Pangasinan, TravelDotCom, and Agenda.

        The grand launch last January 25, 2013, 3:30pm was held at Robinson’s Place Calasiao, Pangasinan. The crowd got hook by the countless entertainment numbers from variety of performers such as Incandescence Band, Maian Garcia of Metropolis Band as well as the PSU Lingayen Campus Caboloan Dance Troupe.

        Above all, it would not be successful without the knowledge of the people behind this triumph.

SOURCE: iExplore PH

Discover Pangasinan, Discover Natividad! 

To reach the top is the sole aim of the group.

        This served as our battle cry as we patiently walk and reach the peak of a mountain in Natividad, Pangasinan where lies on top the 120 – meter Sky Plaza, the latest attraction in this small sixth district town.

        Reaching the top signifies success especially when we saw the breath taking views at the foot of the mountain. We’ve just discovered a perfect hideaway from the dull and droning lifeJ.For only P50, a sports enthusiast can already enjoy a zip line ride here. The zip line is just one of the many attractions at the 2.2 hectare Natividad Forest Park. A nursery, water tank and grotto were earlier put up along with a big white cross at the highest peak. I suggest that you should have a strong stamina in climbing the highest peak. JNatividad, a fourth class town, also boasts of other attractions. A waterfall is just a kilometer away from the forest park, and boat rides at barangay Rizal.

         Aside from this, Natividad has its different resorts where you can relax and chill after a tiring day. Sirok Manga Resort; Ilocano term for Under the Mango Tree is a new nature resort located in the foothills of the Caraballo Mountains in this small, quiet town which is one of the best resorts in town. The SM Resort is ideal for camping and nature walks. Other facilities set to be built by the municipal government in the Sirok Manga Resort are a social hall which can accommodate seminars by government agencies, a few cottages more and a chapel.

        Natividad may not be able to compete with its neighboring towns in urban development but it wants to make its mark as an eco-adventure tourism site. J J

SOURCE: iExplore PH

Pangasinan's Undiscovered Gem

Discovering exquisite places here in Pangasinan while looking for a Y4CD member is like hitting two birds with one stone. It is tiring but yet enjoyable at the same time.

        As  our first trip for this year 2013 is the most of the significant and diverse coastal ecosystem within Lingayen Gulf. Situated at the Northwestern tip of Pangasinan, the scenic town of Bolinao boasts of a number of pristine beaches regarded to be some of the bests in province.

        Considered as a hidden treasure of Bolinao, Patar Beach is a gem for the beach bums and the nature lovers as well.

        Though the sand may not be as pure white and as refined as that Boracay’s, its clear aquamarine waters and unspoiled surroundings are as inviting as any of the top beaches in the country. For travelers who constantly avoid crowded and over – developed beaches, the Patar Beach of Bolinao in best deal constantly.

        There is also an old Lighthouse that stands on a hill near the beach which is the landmark of the place. Going farther from the shoreline are cliffs and picturesque rock – formations.

     Don’t be an alien on your own province. Discover hidden grace of Pangasinan as we start the year with a BLAST!

SOURCE: iExplore PH