Philippines Blog Awards

Philippine Blog Awards

Two big events took place last night (Saturday) in Southeast Asia. Guns n Roses kicked off their world tour with a surprise concert in Bangkok, covered today in the Outlook section of the Bangkok Post, and the Philippines Blog Awards were announced at a ceremony in Manila. I haven't had time to look at the myriad winners, but the travel division featured an outstanding blog by a graduate student in Manila who has apparently backpacked throughout the archipelago and posted stories and photos of every nook and cranny of the country. Excellent job, Ivan, and congratulations!

The 2007 Philippine Blog Awards: Ivan About Town is Best Travel Blog!

Ivan About Town was named Best Travel Blog at 2007 Philippine Blog Awards! I found out about it from text messages of fellow finalists Bikoy and Karlo who were there at the event. It was depressing not being able to attend since I had wanted to meet fellow bloggers whom I've known only through their blogs. But it was physically impossible for me to travel from Batangas City to Makati in time for the event.

Again, my heartfelt gratitude goes to the organizers, judges, volunteers and fellow bloggers who made this event a great success! Do let me know when the next Pinoy bloggers' gathering is. My appreciation goes as well to all of you who take time to read what I have to say. Let's all travel around the Philippines! It's such a beautiful country! Thanks again!

Ivan Henares Blog