Well, here goes…

Objective: To let a hundred Cebu Blogs bloom.

1.   The blogger has to create a new blog about Cebu.  Existing blogs with already entries or traffic are not allowed. The blog may be self-hosted, or it maybe in any of the publicly available free sites like Blogger.com, MSN LiveSpaces.com, or WordPress.com

2.   It should be a new blog which will have a PageRank of 0 in Google, and 0 authority as according to Blog Authority, Technorati.

3.   The blogger should register at the official website: www.ccebu.net/mandaue

4.   Upon approval, he/she should do the following (this will also be provided) :

o    Insert a code that will enable a statcounter, which will count the number of unique visitors and total them.

o    Insert a code that will enable the blog to carry the blogroll of all the other accepted contestants.  That means all official blogs will carry a link to all other Cebu Blog contestants.

o    The blogs may also be asked to carry the logos of the sponsors of the Mandaue Business Month.

o    Other than the above, the Cebu blogs are free to add whatever widgets, advertisements, or add-ons that they feel will add to the value of the blog or to their own income.  However, please do note that a blog with overwhelming clutter may earn less points in the theme and overall aesthetics category.

5.   The blog contest will start on July 16, and will end on August 3, 2008.

6.   The registered bloggers will be invited to all the functions and events of the Mandaue Business Month where the press is also invited.

7.   The bloggers will write about the events of the Mandaue Business Month, as well as probable first hand accounts of any of the towns and cities of Cebu.  This wil linclude for instance the schedules, and plans of MBM, like the press con, contest rules etc.The blog may link to other blogs and quote, but 70% of the overall content should be original.

8.   Each blog may have one or multiple writers.  A school or association or a group may collectively also write one blog as a combined entry effort.

o    The top 3 blogs will win the following prizes:
1st prize – 8,000 pesos cash or gift cheque
2nd prize – 5,000 pesos cash or gift cheque
3rd prize – 2,000 pesos cash or gift cheque

9.   The top blogs will be chosen based on the following criteria:

o    Technorati Ranking  at the end of the contest  15%

o    Google Page Ranking at the end of the contest 15%

o    Number of unique visitors garnered during the period as reported by the Statcounter  20%

o    Blog Design and Aesthetics   30%

o    User Ranking and Voting in the website 20%

10.   The top 3 blogs will be announced and awarded in September 2008 upon the conclusion of the Mandaue business Month.

11.   Judge’s decision is irrevocable and final. 

Should you have any questions please leave me a comment or you may visit: http://www.ccebu.net/mandaue

I was waiting for a cab in Escario St. when a friend patted my back saying a guy who just recently passed was a blogger. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. I didn’t really mind at all. Well, curiosity was bugging me so I sent a text message to a blogger from Davao who’s now in Cebu for his -ehem- ECE Review. He confirmed. It was Winston of BatangYagit.

That was a few weeks ago. Then just recently I commented into one of his blog entries and there he told me that he’ll be organizing a Cebu Blogger Meet-up. And guess who else will be coming-in from davao? Blogie of angdabawenyo.com …. The meet-up will be this coming June 29 at Bo’s Coffee Club, Osmeña Blvd, 2pm.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the event. I’ll be in  boracay that time. Too bad for me.

 So, to all Cebu-based bloggers. See yah on June 29, 2pm at Bo’s Coffee Club, Osmeña Blvd.

Calling all Cebu-based bloggers.

Why Don’t We All Convene?

Now take a look at these photos…

ROLE MODELS, HUH?

Photo credits: Did you know?

Who do you think will win Tuesday’s performance for the Final Three. Let’s take a look…(as I’ve said My Take)

ROUND ONE: The songs were picked by the judges themselves.

David Archuleta - He sang “And so it goes” chosen by Paula Abdul. Again, he changed the song to my dislike. But I think the song was a good choice for him. His voice was just too perfect. Well, I listened to Billy Joel’s original version and yeah David wasn’t able to give justice. Too bad. I guess an average viewer might have liked his version but for me, it’s nah.

Syesha Mercado - She’s up with my personal fave artist Alicia Keys. She sang “If I ain’t got you” Randy Jackson picked the song. For me, Syesha sounded like Alicia but lacked the emotion I was looking for in that song. Overall, she gave a “performance” but as the judges would say “this was not her best.”

David Cook - He nailed Roberta Flack’s “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face.” This time, the song was picked by wicked Simon Cowell. The song was rather slow and I admit it was his usual style. But he nailed it. He gave justice. I bet Cook’s fans would download this song.

Yeah, ROUND ONE goes to…. DAVID, not Archuleta but Cook. David Cook.

ROUND TWO: Singer’s Choice

David Archuleta - He stupidly picked Chris Brown’s ‘With You.” And yeah when I say stupidly, he didn’t give a damn. Unfortunately, you guys might agree that diction is not David A’s strong points. I’ve noticed he mumbled and got behind a few words. With his chosen song, I think he just made a Death Wish. Too bad.

Syesha Mercado – She chose “Fever” Well, I must agree she made justice to it. Vamp, that’s the word I’d describe her song choice. She delivered a very straightforward rendition.

David Cook - I’ve read somewhere that he’s gonna pick “The World I Know” from Collective Soul. But he goes with one of my fave songs from Switchfoot “Dare you to move” Oh well, I remember the Mandy Moore’s Only Hope days. Well, I thought he’d never give us a performance after he made some shaky notes on the opening verse. He actually bounced back when the chorus was up. It was not what I expected from David C.

As for ROUND TWO, I’d give it to hmmm… well, it should have been no one but I guess Syesha was just fraction higher than David C.

ROUND THREE: This time it was the producer’s choice.

David Archuleta - He was given Dan Fogelberg’s “Longer.” I found his version unemotional. I was expecting a great performance but it was not what I hoped for.

Syesha Mercado - This time she was up and about on an OST from “Happy Feet” sung by Gia Farrell. Oh great Syesha, that was really great. She went out of tune towards the end. What happened? I can even feel her uncomfort during her performance. It was, again. not what I expected. Clearly she was not her best. She did really lost her shine.

David Cook - He ended the night with Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” He was quite good at it but I thought he’d give a blast. Overall, he pushed through. He never lost control of it all and that I believe is a sign of a champion.

ROUND THREE goes to David Cook.

In all, David, not A but C. David Cook took the stage on the Final 3 performance. I was kinda hoping for a very overwhelming performances from the three but it didn’t really happen.

I guess it has to be DAVID vs. DAVID for next week’s finals. One friend told me, if it’s not the two then the show would be forgettable and I agree!

Helga, I really appreciate it. It is really nice.

…and I beg to disagree, I’m not KSP. Never. Never been. I have too much of attention to ask for more! Lols.

Now that she officially called me her KSP friend. Let me think of a unique name to call her too.
Hmph… I’m thinking “My Bitchfriend.”

Any suggestions?

Kristine Gianna Cabanlas Roa. The Glamarazzi. Tin – My Bitchfriend.

If you’re reading this…

No matter how much I try to hate you – I still love you. Though you don’t take my our advice, I still love you. Though you don’t spend time with me anymore, I still love you. Though you don’t answer my text messages, I still love you. Though you’re head is as hard as rock, I still love you. Though you don’t tag me along to your parties, I still love you.

**Sigh** Tin, nganu gani friends ta? (translation: why are we friends?)

Answer me! You still haven’t answered that question for a few years now! I expect an answer this time. lol.

**this entry is inspired by Theglamarazzi.com

updated: I found this photo of Kristine. MUGSHOT.

LOL. LOL. LOL.

WANTED: dead or alive.