WordCamp Philippines in the Works (UPDATED May 9)

By: Sophia Lucero | May 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It’s official: there’s a WordCamp Philippines coming this 2008. As if we haven’t had our fill of blogging events over the past few weeks! What makes WordCamp so different is that it’s solely dedicated to WordPress users. This is definitely a first here in this country.

A group of WordPress enthusiasts, developers and users are embarking on this project to bring WordCamp to the Philippines for the first time. The core of this group successfully organized the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit, which was held in Davao City last 27 October 2007. This time, they are targeting a more nationwide scope, but for more focused content.

There’s not much information available yet, but it’s pretty obvious who’s spearheading this initiative. Be sure to subscribe to the WordCamp Philippines feed for any new developments. I sure hope they make all those WordPress goodies available at the event!

Update (May 8): There will be a meeting on May 9 at Fagioli Coffee Club in Davao City. The core group for the WordCamp Philippines organizing committee has also been revealed.

Update (May 9): More details trickle in via this Inquirer news article. Expect highly specialized sessions on creating and running blogs with WordPress.

Tags: Events, wordcamp, wordcamp philippines

9 Comments

Jeric Said,

May 7, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

I want that WordPress t-shirt! I’m excited for Wordcamp Philippines!

Jerics last blog post..Show the Little Loser in you with David and Goliath Tees!
Blogie Robillo Said,

May 8, 2008 @ 4:16 am

Wow, thanks for this! We’re just starting up the engines, so to speak… But don’t you worry guys, WordCamp Philippines is gonna be a blast!

More details very soon!
Winston Said,

May 8, 2008 @ 4:13 pm

cool. still on the planning stage. It’s going to be fun.
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pourus Said,

May 9, 2008 @ 2:33 pm

Hi. Is there a tentative venue being contemplated?
Sophia Lucero Said,

May 9, 2008 @ 5:40 pm

Blogie, sana i-link mo rin ang WordPress Philippines sa Wordcamp site! Haha! At sana malaman na rin natin ang venue.
Blogie Robillo Said,

May 12, 2008 @ 1:49 pm

Hi Sophia. I’ve actually been looking for a badge for WP Philippines. Could you email me one?

The venue. St. Benilde has volunteered their facilities, and we’ve also started talking to ADM (but not yet formally). In your opinion, which venue would be better in terms of location?
Sophia Lucero Said,

May 13, 2008 @ 12:39 am

Hi Blogie, I really don’t know which one’s better between St. Benilde and ADMU (you’re referring to Ateneo, right?), as I haven’t been to every one of their conference venues. I guess it boils down to which location is easier to reach via transportation.
Francis Zabala Said,

May 14, 2008 @ 11:59 am

Wish they would also do it here in Baguio City. It’s cold and I think the students here and other places like Dagupan City would benefit on this event. Hopefully, there will be a job title, “WordPress Certified Customizer” or something.
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Sophia Lucero Said,

May 14, 2008 @ 6:34 pm

Hi Francis, I definitely agree that we should have localized WordCamps not just in Metro Manila, but the important thing is we finally have a WordCamp in this country, so it can only get better as the years progress.

And yes, I wish I could call myself a “Certified WordPress something” as well.