Negros Bloggers

August is the National Breastfeeding Month here in the Philippines. So yesterday, SM City Bacolod through their SM Cares Program celebrated it with an event by inviting lactating and pregnant moms of the city. They have a baby shower type of event with a plus because they have invited speakers to convey the importance of breastfeeding, Lamaze techniques and proper nutrition during pregnancy.

I am already an advocate of breastfeeding (my two children were breastfed when they were babies and still plans to have it with Bella Grace) that is why I appreciated the fact that I saw many moms who are still into it. It was nice seeing modern moms do breastfeeding for the sake of their children. Dr. Jean Rodriquez, an OB Gyne, training officer and breastfeeding advocate, gave a talk on the long term benefits and pros of breastfeeding.

Anyway, I was lucky to be invited during the event because I have learned so many things especially about Lamaze techniques, proper exercises and nutrition during pregnancy. I think I can use some of the techniques introduced by local celebrity mom Honey Grace Catalan.

During the course of the event, games were held in between programs and a maternity dress fashion show was launched. Snacks were also served. After the event, they gave all the participants goody bags to take home courtesy of the sponsors.

The SM Cares Program is really doing a great job in supporting great advocacies. I hope they continue to launch more programs like this since our country needs all the help it can get. Tayo mismo!

Check out more photos that I have taken HERE. You can also view some photos taken by one of yesterdays sponsors, The Events Gallery, HERE.

Originally Posted at Pinay Mommy Online.

The launching of the free Wifi connection at the SM City Bacolod last July 31, 2009 – Friday, was a success! There were a lot of people attended the said event including the Negros Bloggers, people from ABI e-Tech, some senior citizens, media men, and other interested parties.

Eventhough the program started late due to the Wifi setup, still it went ok. Mommy Ruby was able to give a short talk on blogging — how to start a blog and all, stuffs like that. There is also a computer and wifi tutorial for the senior citizens. Well, what made me feel most excited is the raffle draw. LOL. I was really hoping to win the brand new Nokia phone. Unfortunately, I just won a Sony Ericsson mobile — pink pouch instead. Hehe. Mommy May, who’s a fellow Negros Blogger, won the grand prize.

Anyway, here are some of the pictures taken at the said event:

For the complete photos, proceed here: SM City Bacolod Wifi Launch

Photo credits: SM City Bacolod

Originally Posted at Maldita.Us.

I have been offline for a few days now. I was not able to write my updates immediately because aside from the fact that my children have already gotten their own FaceBook accounts, all of them and including the father are now all addicted to FarmTown. The mom, who is suffering from terrible headache and body pains, remained sidetracked for awhile to rest.

Anyway, I can’t possibly pass the days by without blogging about the First DigitalFilipino Club’s Bloggers Networking Event that happened last July 4 at Casin0 Filipino Hotel, Golden Fields, Bacolod City. The event was a blast! It was the first of the things that I really hoped for to happen to bloggers here in our place. Special thanks to Ms. Janette Toral of DigitalFilipino Club whom I have met over a year now but only in the online world. She made things possible together with PAGCOR Bacolod, their CEO Efraim Genuino, COO Rafael Francisco, VP Joey Benedicto, Bacolod branch manager Fidel Fuentes, MCCRD Assistant Manager Nancy Orcullo, Senior Marketing Manager Raymund Gatuslao, Web Management Unit Head Francis Gary Viray and others.

Thank you so much Ms. Janette! Not only for bring the event to us but for many things that you have helped the Negros Bloggers and me! We love you!

Ms. Janette Toral, Enrico Dee and Mr. Gary Viray with MOI

I would also like to thank those people who attended the event. Some have traveled from far places just to be with us! Thank you to Enrico Dee of Byahilo, Iloilo Bloggers and other members of Negros Bloggers outside Bacolod City.

Members of Negros Bloggers

Anyway, aside from all the sumptuous food which this pregnant mom enjoyed, I was ecstatic to meet many people from different places in Negros Island and also the blogging community of Iloilo City. The event was attended by 62 guests from bloggers, social networking website members like FaceBook and Friendster, e-service providers, SEO professionals and others. It was a great night of networking and opportunity building especially from bloggers and those who wanted to learn how to blog!

Ms. Janette also gave a very comprehensive presentation about the current DigitalFilipino Club actives, namely:

• Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2009 Update
• DigitalFilipino Web Awards 2009
• Philippine Schools Cyberfair 2010

After the event, I was so sad to leave immediately. I needed too because I am already feeling body pains and needed to rest. I was not able to try my luck at the tables while some of them won as they have told me the next day. They got FREE money from playing!

Oh well, I am glad that the event happened. It was really inspiring that is why the core members of Negros Bloggers are already excited to plan our next move to launch series of events here in Bacolod. We are so excited!!

Of before I forget, I would like to thank the core members of Negros Bloggers (Glady, Mae,  Sigrid, Dennis, Maricar, MM, Dha-Dha and Ace) who gave their best to help and make the event possible! I love you guys!

Negros Bloggers Core Members with Ms. Janette Toral and Mr. Gary Viray

Picture Credits: Ms. Janette Toral, Dhadha Garcia and Annie May Valdez.

Originally Posted at Pinay Mommy Online.