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February 7, 2008 4:36 PM | 1949 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Erwin Oliva INQUIRER.net happyslip-magnet.jpgFILIPINO bloggers and fans mobbed Filipino-American video blogger Christine "HappySlip" G ambito during a "meet and greet" event with local bloggers and fans. More than 100 Filipino bloggers and fans came to the event held at the Mag:net Cafe on Bonifacio High Stre et in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. The event was organized by the Department of Tourism and Internet portal Yehey! Local bloggers and fans were initially given a chance to ask several questions, which Gambito answered readily with a tinge of humor. She then gave each fan a chance to meet her up close. Among the fans who came were children. "I feel so great meeting Christine. This is a one in a million chance to meet s omeone like her. That's the beauty of the Internet. Unfocused offline audiences can trample you at a meet and greet. Online audiences are more targeted, valua ble and easier to handle" said Mike Abundo who has been blogging for three years. Manuel Vilori a, also a blogger who creates how-to videos online, said he was surprised  by the popularity of Gambito. "I didn't know she was this popular here," said Viloria, who was among the loca l bloggers who came to the event. Gambito is a Filipino-American video blogger who has become a celebrity online, as she created video clips based on family-inspired characters. She plays all the characters in her videos. Talking about her trip to the Philippines, Gambito said she felt "humbled" by t he attention she was getting from local bloggers and fans. She again turned emo tional as she shared her reasons for doing her video blogs. "It all comes from the heart," she said, answering one question from a blogger. Carrying her photos, a poster and other merchandise Gambito was selling during the event, the bloggers and fans lined up to have her sign them. During her talk, fans and bloggers openly declared their admiration. One blogger asked her if she was interested in doing video blogs about the poli tical situation in the country. To this, she replied: "Let's enjoy the country. " Gambito admitted she's now getting offers to do shows on television and film, b ut declined to give details. Josh Verdes, cousin of Gambito, also gave his own set of fans a treat, singing original compositions.

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1949 Comments

Norodin | February 12, 2008 7:43 PM | Reply

I find it great that PDI has this particular section for bloggers. :)

Well, I'm one. My blog: http://nmakalay.blogspot.com.

Thanks. I will be visiting this section as often as possible.

Baikong | April 6, 2008 2:51 PM | Reply

Its my first time to be here, and know that PDI has section for bloggers.

I am so new in this arena... mine is http://baikong.wordpress.com

I hope you do visit and have fun enjoying a blog from the South. :-)

More power to PDI

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