We have a venue!

This afternoon I accompanied Noemi (2008 Blog Awards head) and Juned (”Vice Head”) to finalize the venue for the blog awards this 2008. We signed the contract as sunset approached 1 Esplanade, laying fame to a glistening bay view.

To those who see us often at events we ran across several bumps along the way especially when it came to finalizing sponsorships, incorporation, and finding a decent venue. But yes, there is a God and we were fortunate enough - almost by accident really, which is usually the case when commitment is being tested - to find 1 Esplanade just waiting for us even though it has been booked to the max this September ‘08. So we were able to book the better part of the sunset of Sept 21 (that’s a Sunday - a weekday would have been harder for volunteers and Friday / Saturday was wishful thinking as events have been lined up months in advance).

Stay tuned to the Philippine Blog Awards website for additional details on finalizing nominees, and call for volunteers.

I’d like to extend a special shout-out to the SM Group, especially to Mrs. Riqui, Mr. Noel Sanchez and the Sy family for helping us get this really beautiful venue. The SM business units have been very helpful with blogger efforts - case in point the famed Taste Asia parteh series. I mean, just take a look at these shots:

And when you look towards the horizon, you see this:

Wew.

Thank you so much, especially to everyone who’s been patient with us in planning this event. We really cannot do this without you! We have roughly a month and a half to iron out a number of logistics for the event and we are asking the help of the community’s different expertise (lights, sounds, entertainment, making pa-cute, etc).

All details for this will be posted in the official PBA blog. :)

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You have 8 Responses

  1. as i walked towards the Coral B I gasped at the beauty of the bay. Perfect.

    Thanks Jayvee!

    2. noemi on July 31st, 2008 at 12:31 am

  2. yay!

    3. the jester-in-exile on July 31st, 2008 at 5:21 pm

  3. Lupit ng pinoy bloggers! =)

    4. markku on July 31st, 2008 at 5:34 pm

  4. wow sana makaattend ako nito.

    5. spidery on August 1st, 2008 at 11:25 pm

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  8. +100. Respect. ;)

    9. funnygirl on August 7th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

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