Mga Nagwagi sa Top 10 Pinoy Expats Blog Award 2008

Kung inyong matatandaan ay naging sponsor ang damuhan para sa 2008 Pinoy Expats Blog Award. At bilang isang sponsor ng nasabing patimpalak ay malugod ko'ng inihahandog ang listahan ng mga nagwagi (taken from Pinoy Blog Awards):

NO. 10

Rhapsody, Dubai,UAE

Picked 5 times to the Top 10 by the judges, Emelyn's blog is one the most visible blog in the sophisticated and state of the art haven-country of Dubai. It is also a blog fun to read, at the same time informative. Said one judges; "It’s a nice blog. I think the blogger should not be shy for being nominated in this award. You deserve it."

NO. 9

Mumsified, Malaysia

Josiet, a UP graduate stay-at-home-mom who loves to blog about her adorable son EJ is the Mumsified. Voted 4 times to the Top 10, one judges commented, "The blog layout is good and loads fast. Insightful posts also are a big plus…” another judge added “it embodies the way how Josiet shares her experience in KL."

NO. 8

Sari Saring Kulay, Japan

Voted 4 times to the Top 10, judges says the Sari Saring Kulay of Caryn Santillan is “a well read, just takes long to scroll the entire page…as another judge added” still has navigational problems but the contents are worth reading.”

NO. 7

Sleepless in KL, Malaysia

Voted five times to the top 10, and managed by Mimi, Sleepless in KL is a very nice blog about family, fashion, food and parenting. “You won’t simply get to bed and sleep without reading this blog,” one judges noted. Another judge added, “The contents are worth reading.”

NO. 6

Manilenya, Canada

Picked once by a judge as the No. 1 Blog, and four times to the Top 10, Manilenya of Nalen Aguilar is a photo and fun blog. One judge chose Manilenya as No. 1 by citing "Nakakatuwa ang blog na to kasi masaya basahin ang mga experiences na sinusulat nya. Purely written in tagalog din, kaya kahit nasa abroad sya, di nya parin kinakalimutan ang sarili nating wika. Masaya ang mga karanasan, haka-haka at opinyon ng isang "bobang" pinay sa abroad."

NO. 5

Pamatay Homesick, Kuwait

Everlito's blog is Voted five times to the Top 10, and picked twice as No. 1 by two judges citing "Pamatay Homesick delights not only expats but pinoys all over the world with its light take on everything that comes out of the talented blog author’s mind. He writes, he paints, he draws, he composes poems, he designs buildings, he is a stand-up comedian, etc. He is one super OFW blogger. I am so pleased to have encountered his blog." Another judge commented: "The blog is very conversational. It has a great appeal to readers for its approach"

NO. 4

Pedestrian Observer, USA

Voted 5 times to the Top 10, twice as the No. 1 pick. Cites by the judges “Though he is away from the country…Blog that must be read by OFW to be aware of what’s happening in our country’s socio-political situation.” “Highly research blog posts. (Well maybe it’s just his interest)” “Up to date on issues that concern Overseas Filipinos. Passionate and competent writing. Layout can stand improvement.”

NO. 3

The Sandbox, Saudi Arabia

Voted 4 times to the top 10, Ed or Bloguvox of the Sandbox is No. 2 in the Blog Content, and picked twice as the No. 2 best blog. It is one of the most insightful and truly OFW blog especially the cartoons he himself make. Judges cites the Sandbox as "Expresses OFW emotions. Effort to keep alive Filipino identity admirable."

NO. 2

Pansitan ni Ate Sienna, USA

Gigi Refugia, the woman behind the Pansitan.net is one of the most admired and respected blogger in the Pinoy blogging world. As a Filipina expats in the US, she is hosting expats bloggers worldwide through her Pansitan blogging portal. Voted 6 times to the Top 10, her blog is insightful, witty and real life stories. "I love the lay-out, and the content is good" says one judge.

and the No. 1

(tantantaran..... drum roll please!)

Voted 7 times to the Top 10, twice as No. 1, three times as No. 2, and twice again as No. 3.

As per the judges verdict,

His blog is No. 1 in the BLOG CONTENT

No. 1 in the Blog Element

No. 2 in the Visibility and Metrics

No. 4 in the Voting/Popularity category

and

No 1 in the Over All Judges Pick

2008 BEST EXPATS/OFW BLOG

Writing on Air, Australia

“Meaningful and inspiring posts” “Brings out pride in being Filipino” “Writing on Air has depth and substance. Jim’s blog is brilliant and inspiring. His take on issues around the world and as well as personal experiences are culturally enriching as a Filipino. The lay-out and design is clean” Some of the judges notes about Jim Paredes blog.

SPECIAL AWARDS is given to the

MOST POPULAR EXPATS BLOGS

Ronel Livelihood, UK

Rolly Marcial's blog is the No. 1 in the Voting/Popularity category.

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