Former President Corazon Aquino‘s most memorable moments in Philippine history now online on YouTube:

Cory Aquino’s 1986 Inauguration

President Cory Aquino’s Historic Speech Before the U.S. Congress

President Cory Aquino’s last SONA – July 22, 1991

Starting early next month, the start of the blogging awards season in the Philippines is about to begin with the announcement of the much-awaited Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009 and is scheduled to end by December with the Pinoy Expats Blog Awards 2009. Video bloggers has a lot of things to look forward to including new awards that are tailored especially for Pinoy vloggers out there. Here’s a list of the upcoming events from August to December:

1. Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009

The top 10 blogs will be announced on August 8, 2009 Saturday, 6 pm to 11 pm at the Forum Hall, Casino Filipino, PIRC Bldg. Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Parañaque City. Shuttle to the venue is available. Pick up time will be at 5:30 pm at Starbucks 6750. The program will be as follows:

• Dinner
• Observations and Lessons learned – Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs writing project (Janette Toral)
• Eyeball sponsor talk – PAGCOR
• Raffle Draw – 10 winners who will get US$100 each. Of course, those who can’t make it are still part of the draw and can win.
• Recognition – The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2009 – as chosen by writing project participants.
• Raffle (we will welcome all raffle contributions), games, networking

The writing project is still on-going so don’t forget to vote for your favorite blogs at Ms. Janette Toral’s blog.

2. Saranggola Blog Awards

“Paliparin ang isip, abutin ang langit; bigkisin ang mga salita’t pakawalan sa hangin gaya ng Saranggola!” – In preparation for next month’s Buwan ng Wika (Philippines’ Language Month), The Saranggola Blog Awards are showcasing special blog posts that are written / made in Filipino. Pinoy bloggers around the world can join with their short stories, poems and of course, vlogs. Here is part of the guidelines:

1. Bukas ito sa lahat ng bloggers; nasa Pilipinas man o nasa labas ng bansa.
   • Bloggers : kung nagsusulat ka ng blog. Ikaw yun ano pa man ang trabaho mo, kurso o estado sa buhay!
   • Kung sakaling ang mananalo ay nasa ibang bansa, ipapadala sa inyo ang mga premyo.
2. Filipino lang ang midyum na gagamitin sa mga kategorya bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng buwan ng wika. Kung Ingles ang iyong blog, siguraduhing ang isusulat o iba-vlog  mo ay nasa Filipino.
3. Maaaring sumali sa apat na kategorya. Siguraduhin lang na isang entry lang sa bawat kategorya.

Paglikha ng Maikling Kwento, Maikling Kwentong Pambata, Tula at Vlog

1. Vlog (video blogging)
   i.      3 – 5 minutong vlog na nagpapakita o nagtuturo ng paggawa ng saranggola
   ii.      Kinakailangang Filipino ang midyum sa pagbibigay direksyon sa paglikha
   iii.      Huwag masyadong seryoso, dapat ay nakakatuwa, at maging malikhain.
   iv.      Ipakita sa vlog ang aktwal na paglikha ng saranggola; hindi pwedeng direksyon lang. Dapat ay ipapakita ang nabuong saranggola sa vlog.

Deadline is on August 31, 2009 and winners will be announced on September 15, 2009. For the complete guidelines, visit Mr. Bernard Umali’s blog.

3. Pinoy Expats Blog Awards 2009

Now on their 2nd year, the Pinoy Expats Blog Awards recognize blogs made by OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) and Expats around the globe:

The top 10 Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog AWARD or PEBA is a search contest aimed to recognize and honor the exemplary work of blogging Pinoy Expats/OFW. PEBA wishes to present their blog work and bring their creative talents to light. We want to highlight the inspiring blogs of expatriates and learn from their lessons, their stories, and their work normally contained in their blogs. Considered as “Bagong Bayani” (new heroes), we believe we ought to hear their voices and amplify it for the world to hear.

A blog to be nominated should write an original blog entry (Filipino, English, Taglish) about the theme: “Filipinos Abroad – Hope of the Nation, Gift to the World.” or “Pinoy Expats/OFW – Pag-asa ng Bayan, Handog sa Mundo.” Various ways of expression is allowed: Photo/s, poem, song lyrics, music, video, cartoons, drawing, with written post relevant to the theme.

PEBA’s initial rule is very simple. We asked the blogging community to nominate their favorite blogs; we select the top 10 from various locations around the world and honor the winners with award badges and widgets.

If you want to join or nominate your favorite Expat blogs, just go to the Pinoy Expats Blog Awards site.

4. The Philippine Blog Awards 2009

Nominations are now open for the 3rd installment of the Philippine Blog Awards! It will be a great and exciting year for PBA as they introduce new awards and categories for the ever-growing and diverse community of the Philippine Blogosphere. One good, new upgrade is the inclusion of a new major category – Best Videocast (which was merged with Best Podcast last year)! Here is the guidelines from the official Philippine Blog Awards site:

I. It must be Filipino owned

II. It should not be a blog that belongs to a publishing or media groups.

III. Blogs that focuses on the Filipino and the Philippines (ie Filipiniana) can join the Foreign Blog/Pinoy at Heart Blog

III. Philippine Blog Awards Founders, officers and members of the Philippine Blog Awards Board of Directors, their blogs, blog projects, posts, videocasts, photos and podcats they worked on are automatically disqualified from being nominated.

IV. For the Best Blog Division: The blog must have been established before June 1, 2009.

V. For the Top Ten Post for 2009: The post/videocast/podcast must have been been published before June 1, 2009. Only one post per blog can be submitted.

VI. For the Special Awards Division: The nominee and blog for the award must at least have been established, introduced, and blogging before June 1, 2009.

VII. Submitted blogs and post should contain the necessary authorization to use the images, audio, text and other content.

VIII. Only the owner/blogger of the blog can fill up and submit the nomination form.*

NOTE: If you know any blog that should be a nominee, you can refer them to the page or by filling out this form.

The coming months will be an awesome season of recognition and celebration. May these events produce not only more quality blogs but also more friendships and new acquaintances among Filipino bloggers as well.

Bloggers had a special Project Headshot Clinic session with famous photographer Niccolo Cosme. Watch them pose for their One Youth portraits.

Venue: D Zone, Sherwood Place, Taft Avenue – venue is in front of DLSU-Manila, Bro. Gonzales Hall – the building nearest Quirino Ave.

Date: July 18, 2009 4:00pm

This is it. After weeks of waiting and watching Johnny Stunts’ shameless Paramihan stunts, over 60 entries have been submitted by midnight yesterday. This video contest, I believe, is one of the most well-received projects of its kind. Usually, without the help of TV advertising, contests like this only get about 10-15 entries. So kudos to Globe for doing a great job on making the contest viral somehow.

Now, all these 60 participants are waiting for the moment of truth. By tomorrow, 12 finalists will be picked by the judges for the chance to win 100,000 bucks! And since Video Chops can’t really wait anymore, we are predicting the deserving videos that will be filling up the Top 12 slots. Here they are in random order:

• Bulak Brothers City Wide Dance Party Adventure! (Paramihan ng duo combo dance moves at landmarks in one day) – Very professionally done. A top 3 contender.
• Paramihan ng Impersonation (Sing & Talk Alike) – You have to give props to the talent. It’s NEVER easy to impersonate anyone.
• Maramihang Jump! – Jump shots are always cool. ‘Nuff said.
• Tribute for Michael Jackson (Paramihan ng kumanta ng Heal the World) – The makers of “Pangga” strike again! The backstory of the challenge is the most interesting part IMO.
• Paramihan ng maisusuot na polo – Gotta give props to the editing. The concept reminds me of Joey from FRIENDS (the time when he wore all of Chandler’s clothes)
• Pinakamaraming Nagshashagidi Shagidi Shapopo! - Shagidi Shapopo is always fun. ‘Nuff said.
• The Supermarketeers Paramihan Challenge! – I’m a bit biased with this but the logistics in shooting this video was uhm, challenging. LOL. And we weren’t caught. woot!
• YouTube – 51 Things I Found In My Bahay Kubo – Very Filipino. And Jodinand is always funny and animated to watch.
• Paramihan ng Mag-Luluksong Baka – They have a great advantage in the Paramihan Factor criterion. I have to say – very supportive work environment.
• Paramihan ng pumulot ng P20 – The only “hidden camera” entry in the bunch. They could’ve done something more exciting though.
• Paramihan ng Sipit – Anyone who’s willing to do THAT to his face for money (or fame) deserves a chance to win some bucks.
• Paramihan ng Basketball Exhibition – The editing was brilliant but it could’ve been shorter. Oh well, this is still one of the top contenders for this competition.

So there. That’s Video Chops’ Top 12 Paramihan Challenge Fearless Forecast. Do you guys agree with the list? What’s your Top 12? Don’t forget to subscribe and be updated.

Five stories. Five short films. One circle of friendship.

Video Chops’ next CHOPter is all about Globe and Pelicola‘s “‘Kada Kwento” – a collection of stories about seven individuals that make up a barkada (circle of friends). In each film, we see interesting (and sometimes amusing) manifestations of friendship that each one shares with the rest. We’ll be featuring exclusive clips from the creators and producers behind this new innovation in brand advertising. Reviews and feedback of each episode (err, installment) will also be available as this new chapter progresses. We’ll also be counting down ’til the series’ 3rd episode premieres.

This VC installment will also showcase Barkada Vlogging. One of the cool things about video blogging is that each post can be a great chance for your friends to collaborate and bond – mix and match ideas. We’ll be featuring different Pinoy barkada vlogs that we’re posted online just for the pure fun of it.

So do you have a barkada video posted online? Share it with us and we’ll feature it here on CHOPS! Now subscribe to us and we’ll keep you up to date.

‘Kada Kwento Launch: Bloggers Special Screening

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Is your blog one of this year’s most fresh and promising? Influential Blogger, Ms. Janette Toral is helping the blogosphere discover and recognize the newest and most influential blogs out there. Catch her interview on Qtube tonight, 10:15PM on QTV Channel 11.

From QTUBE.PH:

i-Hotspot: Most Influential Blogger
The 2009 Most Influential Blogger Awards is coming up soon, and if you want to nominate your favorite blogosphere stars, this week’s i-Hotspot feature tells you how to do it!

Wanna cast your votes now? Just blog hop, discover hot new blogs and follow these instructions. Don’t forget to vote for VideoChops!

PHOTOS from Qtube and Influential Blogger

I’ve had news about this from the show producer, Japs but I still waited for something to come up online before announcing it. And it’s confirmed. Qtube of QTV Channel 11 will be having their Best of Season 1 episode tonight! Here’s their tweet:

Missed out on past episodes? Tonight, we’re bringing back all your favorites in the best of Qtube’s season one! Catch it 10:15 PM tonight.

And great to know that two segments of the show will be about video blogging – featuring yours truly, CokskiBlue and one of Flippish.com‘s hit virals, Workout with Roldan! So tune it, 10:15 tonight guys!

Registration with Ms. Aileen Apolo,  and other volunteers. More after the jump! Read the full story

After the Philippine Blog Awards announced the date of the awards night days ago, now, WordPress Philippines has made a similar announcement on Twitter & on their blog when the 2nd installment of WordCamp Philippines will be held.

It will be another “Wordy”, fun-filled, and jam-packed one-day activity so watch out for it coming this September 19, 2009 (Saturday) at the Asian Institute of Management, Makati City.

Check out the official Wordcamp Philippines site for future updates.