WordCamp Davao 2009 Details

WORDCAMP is arguably the number one blogging event that is being held globally. Usually organized by a set of WordPress bloggers in a certain community. WordCamp Philippines has been existing since year 2008 and was back then dubbed as the first ever South East Asian WordCamp, with the special presence of Matt Mullenweg, the founder of WordPress and head of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.Com and the Open Source Project WordPress itself. A few days ago, Nico Tongson informed you about a possible WordCamp Davao, and yes, I’m happy to confirm that there will be such a blogging even here in Davao and it will be the 2nd time it is hosted here, WordCamp Davao 2009 is all set!

WordCamp Davao 2009 Details

There is not much that you need for this years event, just a few bucks that you need to carry along for entrance fee. Unlike last year, people now have to pay 250 Pesos (200 for Students) in order to enter the said event. The money will be collected during at the entrance.  WordCamp Davao 2009 will be held at Villa Margarita Hotel, J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City this coming September 12, 2009 from 6:00 to 10:00 in the evening. Expect this years WC to be buzzer. With interesting bloggers and WordPress gurus sharing their tips and tricks about WordPress and SEO. This is also a good chance for you to meet fellow bloggers and network with them, and of course, no better time to get your WordPress-powered website plugged to the Davao Bloggers Community.

See you there!

Pre-post of 2nd WordCamp Davao

Update: 09/10/09: Click here to visit complete details about WordCamp Davao 2009

Greetings avid followers of this blog. We’re pleased to announce that our head from Davao City, Philippines will be present during the localized version of WordCamp, the WordCamp Davao to be held in Davao City, Philippines. As I write, I’m not certain where the said blogging event will be hosted in Davao City, but the date is sure, as of now.

Prior the big bang in Manila, the local WordCamp Davao will provide some teaser for the main event. So if in case you’re in Davao by that day, or if you already reside in Davao and are blogging already or, would like to start blogging, this is the event to attend to meet and greet local personalities in the blogging scene.

People that are expected to attend includes but is not limited to Davao City’s SEO Guru, Lyle Santos, the Mindanao Bloggers Head Blogie Robillo, and the Dental Blogger Charles Ortiz. Not not to forget our very own Student Blogger, Kevin Paquet.

There might be another event where he’ll be showing his face and might throw a few words for the discussion of Open Source Blogging if in case this years Software Freedom Day falls also on the 12th of September 2009.

We’re looking forward to meet and greet you readers and fellow bloggers at the said event, do us a little favor, if you have in mind to attend the WordCamp Davao, let us know by leaving a comment below. If in case you’re a bit curious about the WC Davao have a look on last years post of ours.

WordCamp Philippines Davao

So the first chapter of a two leg journey into the depths of WordPress has ended for me. WordCamp Philippines, Davao is over. For all of you who don’t know what a WordCamp is. A WordCamp is some sort of gathering wherein bloggers, big or small, pro or amateur come together and discuss their favorite and only blogging tool, WordPress. WordCamp is one of the most excellent events where you can discuss about things that all of you have in common, socialize, exchange links, learn from others, and have fun.

It was quite unexpected that there would be a WordCamp Philippines. It was even more unexpected to have an Mini WordCamp here in Davao City, how much more would I have expected the presence of Matt Mullenweg in our midst? Yep, he was there, accompanying us, answering a couple of questions regarding WordPress, personal stuff, BBpress and BuddyPress.

I was quite tensed, that I would not know anyone on the said occasion and would stand by as a loner. Luckily an Atenean going by the name Jonathan Vincent arrived ahead of me and was able to accomodate my social needs of communicating about whatever topic. Some of his friends then followed.

Food was good, and again something unexpected as it was all for free After eating and waiting for our star, Matt Mullenweg, the program kicked off. With Bloggie introducing some of his blogs, and a guy (sorry can’t think of the name) from dabawegnu introducing their Open Source Organization.

I also came to introduce myself and a bit about Pinoy Teens Online, I was quite unprepared though. But well, the effort was good enough that I’ve bagged a WordCamp shirt for absolutely, zero cost. I was also able to get a picture with Matt. Now, speaking about Matt Mullenweg.

There have been quite a lot of questions been asked. Regarding WordPress as CMS, and some personal questions. One of his sayings that really strucked me was: “The more I give away for free, the more I receive in return.” What he means by that is OpenSource. Good to hear that WordPress will always be free as long as he lives :p

After the question and answer, I then started socializing with some people around me. I eventually met a guy, Lyle who has “hatid” me home. There was also a guy going by the name Charles whom I was able to help out getting his AdSense to work and helping upgrading his WordPress Blog.

I even came to meet iceman9, one of my Yahoo! Messenger Buddies. With all this fun that I had and the social communication, I hope that WordCamp St Benilde will be of equal fruitful memories and moments with fellow bloggers. Let’s see what’ll happen in Manila!

That will be all for now, I’ll not be able to drop back tomorrow (for my EC droppers), because I’ll be attending WordCamp Philippines at St Benilde.

Hope you do still come and drop on me guys!