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June 12 – June 24, 2009

It’s the Philippine Independence Day! And to honor this important occasion, we’re reserving a whole week of “Everything Pinoy” here in VideoChops! Articles about Pinoy Vlogging have been up for a few days now and watch out for clips and special features on vlogs and vloggers who constantly raise our Filipino spirits.

Just come back to this page to keep you updated with all the features related to this new CHOPter.

Feature Video:

A Filipino Coming Out Story

Vlogger Feature:

Mae Paner as Juana Change

Archives:

Filipina Vlogger HappySlip on the Philippine Blog Awards 2008

The Philippine Flag on Different Filipino Backdrops

University of the Philippines Centennial Parade

Articles:

The Funniest Filipina Vloggers

Groovlogging: Pinoy Vlogging

Pinoy Vlogging Mania is On!

Pinoy Vlogging in a Personal Blogger’s Perspective

WRITTEN BY MANUEL VILORIA

You know how some Filipinos can be: shy, self-effacing, mahiyain. Most of us tend to receive compliments with awww-shucks and not-really’s instead of the Western “thank you.” And if you point a video cam about us, don’t be surprised to see a hand or shirt or handkerchief shielding one’s face.

So let’s take the a-typical Filipino: a blogger. Imagine, someone willing to expose oneself online. Through the written word at that!

That’s enough to send most Pinoys scampering away. The lack of confidence in writing or in speaking English is evident. You’ll find numerous disclaimers at the start of this or that blog entry, or self put downs in blog comments.

No wonder Pinoy vlogging hasn’t taken off. People are scared to express their thoughts, and are petrified about showing their faces online. Read the full story

WRITTEN BY MICAELA RODRIGUEZ

Ang pagiging blogista mula noong ako’y nasa hayskul ay isa sa mga bagay na sobrang ikinagagalak ko. Sa pamamagitan kasi nito ay naibabahagi ko sa buong mundo ang aking saloobin, opinyon at kung anu-ano pang kuro-kuro ukol sa iba’t ibang bagay – mapa-personal, pulitika, showbiz, lovelife and mga kakornihan.

Naaalala ko noong ako’y nag-umpisa bilang isang blogista. Sa katunayan nga’y hindi ko alam na ‘blog’ pala ang popular na tema para sa mga online journals. Naalala ko pa noong napilitan akong kabisaduhin ang iba’t ibang html codes para lamang maayos ang aking entry sa araw na yun.

Bago ako tumapak sa colegio ay pumunta ako sa livejournal. Halos lahat ng kalokohan ko at mga saloobin ay naroon. Muntikan pa nga akong napahamak dahil sa ilang entries ko doon kaya natutunan ko kung paano ihihiwalay ang mga “bloggable” at “non-bloggable” entries. Read the full story