Davao's Usual Suspects Kuya Andrew, Blogie, Dennis, Jun and I, once again had the privilege of being the Google Country Consultant's official Davao GROs. We met up with her last August 7 at the Casa Leticia for dinner at Sagay and chismis bonding. Marc wasn't around though. Later that night, when Jun and Dennis already left, we each opened our laptops, settled into our corners and had a YM conference with each other, joined by our young victims blogger friends Jez and Winston. Yesterday, Kuya Andrew, Blogie, Marc and I again met up with Ate Aileen (blame the kids for that) for lunch at Boyd's. After which, we went to Bruegger's at nearby Wheels n More Drive. It was a fun, fun, fun night and lunch with the guys and Aileen which didn't (for once) involve work. It did for Aileen though coz she had to finish some stuff, but not for the rest of us. Aileen is now back in Manila en route to somewhere else. Come back soon Ate Aileen!!! :D
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Google Country Consultant Visits Davao City
Been using this notebook for quite some time and a lot of people wanna steal it. They are jealous, green with envy. HAHA! They keep on asking me where and how I got it. And I proudly tell them I got it directly from the Google Country Consultant. More than a month ago, Aileen Apolo visited Davao City to do conduct some Google activities. She gave a talk for SMEs on how they can exploit use the internet to grow their businesses. She also had a similar talk for the IT heads of local colleges and universities. And of course, she had a meet-up with us bloggers and some SEO people. Today, Aileen is back in the city to conduct more trainings with people from the academe. Welcom back Aileen!!! :)
First Committee Hearing Today
I will be attending my first Davao City Council Committee Hearing today. It's by the Committee on Cooperatives and Peoples' Organization chaired by my boss, Councilor Louie John Bonguyan. 4 cooperatives are applying for accreditation and that's our main agenda this afternoon. Wish us luck!
15th City Council Session 3: July 24, 2007
Privilege Hour: Councilor Karlo Bello spoke about the "hubo-hubo" (lewd) shows that are allegedly increasing in numbers in the second and third districts. He asserts that the crackdown on these illegal shows be intensified to protect the dignity of the women and children involved in the business. Councilors Manding, April Dayap, and Luis Villafuerte explained their tardiness. Councilor Monteverde expressed his outrage over the alleged mistreatment of differently-abled persons by an employee of the City Treasurer's District Office in Mintal. My boss, Councilor Louie John Bonguyan delivered his speech commending the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutionality of RA 9257 also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens' Act of 2003 despite the petition of some drugstore owners. Councilor Pilar Braga explained the monopolistic nature of the insurance policy of the Department of Transport and Communications (DOTC). Councilor Dayap shared some of the difficulties and problems encountered by the youth voters while registering for the 2007 SK and Barangay Elections. Councilor Leo Avila III shared some survey results regarding the bicycle traffic in the city, in connection with a proposal to put bicycle lanes in selected streets. Some 10,000 bicycle riders were counted when his office conducted the survey in…
Is Professional Gaming Possible in Davao City?
The Davao Cyber Expo 2007: Davao Cyber Games DoTA Championships (DCE-DCG) held last July 4, 5, and 6, 2007 at the NCCC Mall of Davao City was indeed a big success but marred by much problems and controversy. Organizers Kitsi Avila, Lester Avila and TJ (?) of E2 Events conceptualized the event to raise the level of gaming in the city to a professional one. Although the event may be considered as a success, it still begs the answer to the question that started it all: "Is professional gaming possible in Davao City?" I do not claim to be a veteran gamer, but I believe I can provide more than my two cents worth to this issue. Dictionary.com lists the following definitions of a professional: following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain following as a business an occupation ordinarily engaged in as a pastime a person who earns a living in a sport or other occupation frequently engaged in by amateurs While it is laudable that the organizers provided a DoTA Constitution for the players, I question why it was authored by a player who was actively participating in the tournament, and affiliated with more than…