Ten Influential Blogs of 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Last year, I participated at the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2007 Writing Project by Ms. Janette Toral. I am glad because some of the blogs that I nominated like The D Spot, Pinoy Blogero, The Dork Factor and Cokskiblue made it to the list. Some bloggers nominated my personal blog too and I am very thankful for that.

For this year, I am nominating the blogs that I do find interesting and of course, influential. These blogs are somewhat different from one another. Interested to know my picks? Here they are:

Missing Carlo by Micamyx

- Obviously, I am the one who writes and maintains this blog. The blog is basically about my brother named Carlo, who just left the country three months ago. We recorded some video blogs a week before he left for England. I am now posting some entries about my memories with him (good and bad), updates about his life in England as told by our lovable mother and some dose of information about autism. I am really hoping that this blog can help other people understand and appreciate autism. I am actually working on a short film that is somewhat similar with our relationship as siblings. I hope that everybody especially the teachers and family members of special children will learn something from this blog.

Visit Sagada by Benj, Jeff, Fritz, Angel and Garett (Collectively known as the Sagada Boys)

- I first heard of Sagada when I watched Piolo Pascual and Judy Ann Santos’ “Till There Was You”. I once told my grandfather that I want to go there, yet he kept on giving signs of discouragement. When Benj asked me to visit the site, I suddenly fell in love with the place. The itinerary and different lists (spots, hotels etc.) is a big help for travelers. As of writing, I think they unconsciously helped some people for their Sagada trip. Thanks to these guys. Want another reason why the blog is included in my list? They are good singers too. SAGADA BOYS RULES!!!

Work With Ria By Ria Jose

- Ria Jose is one busy davaoena blogger/writer/wedding coordinator/tutor/more slashes needed. I first saw her at the iblog4 but I was only able to talk to her on her videoke party hehe J I checked her blog out and I am amazed on how she manages to maintain 12 or more blogs and do freelance jobs in Davao. I actually want to be like her and reading this blog often can influence me to be a more responsible problogger and freelance worker.

WAWSABAW! By Heneroso

- If last year I’d turn to Billycoy’s blog if I am depressed or if I simply want to have a good laugh, I am happy to tell everyone that I found another blogger who can make you smile. The blogger is formerly known as Heneroso. He shares his daily experiences and misfortunes through his blog. Though I find some of his choice of words a bit offensive, I realized that the blogger behind this web blog is a good son. Try to read his realizations about telling your parents your whereabouts and yes, the popular mother’s day tribute.

MAKAPALM by Ederic Eder

- Are you a palm user? Are you oozing with self-confidence? Puwes, MAKAPALM ka nga! LOL. This blog is created by Ederic Eder of Tinig.com. The site contains some information, pictures, reviews, tips and guidelines perfect for palm treo users and other techie people out there. I somewhat observed that Kuya Ederic updates this blog more often compared to his personal blog. Hmmmm.. Makapalm talaga siya.

To be honest, I am already complete with my list but I’m posting five entries for the meantime. The next batch of blogs are related to controversies, photos, travel and personal stuff. Bye for now J

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