Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009 [UPDATED]
Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009 [UPDATED]
Jun 13
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This writing project by Janette Toral got to be one of the best things that happened to me when I first started in 2007. I know how good it feels when your efforts are recognized. That’s why I’m a big supporter of this project.
One thing I would like to change about it though is for more entries to include video blogs in the list! Hehe. 2007 got CokskiBlue. 2008 got You Got Tech. Two video blogs in 2009 are not too much to ask, right? 
Now here are my bets (divided into 2 groups):
GROUP BLOGS
1. Video Chops – A blog especially made for Video Bloggers. I’ve been receiving lots of questions and e-mails on how to start your very own video blog. And recently, I just realized that Vlogging 101 is not exactly a one-post-a-year topic. There’s a wide range of things to talk about. And the field is definitely growing. That, among other things, is the reason why I started VideoChops.com. I honestly think video blogging hasn’t been fully embraced & explored by the community yet. I wish this new venue could help tap and release all those talents hiding in YouTube and other places in the cyberspace. It’s been long overdue, really.
2. Filipino Freethinkers – I’m amazed how a new group like Filipino Freethinkers could neatly organize a forum, event or meet-up that easy! The good thing about FF is that difference in philosophes doesn’t matter. The influence lies not on the ideas but on the way of thinking. Now that’s influential in a whole new level in my book.
2. Cebu Bloggers – I do believe Cebu bloggers are on the rise this year; just like how Davao bloggers impressed us last 2008. I think this group is one of the more relevant
bloggers nowadays judging from the events they start and promote. CBS made a great start indeed in pioneering a number of online advocacies.
3. Patay Gutom – After reading the Ten Reasons Why You Should Vote for Patay Gutom, I became a believer. And dead right hungry too. Their blog always influenced my mouth to water and my tummy to rumble. Now it’s making me take early (and very long) lunch breaks. Yum. 
SOLO BLOGS
4. Good Times Manila – This blog is indeed my top choice. It’s got all the ingredients of a very, very influential blog. It’s got:
- juicy, original, you-won’t-see-anywhere-else content
- a MASSIVE, hundred-comments-a-post following
- actual relevance not only to bloggers but casual readers as well.
No ads. No gimmicks. Just pure, ROFL humor from its brilliant author, Deejay.
5. Doctor Dude – We have met lots of different kinds of bloggers. Some write about topics on health. A few resort into sarcasm and humor. And there are also individuals who prefer to ramble in front of the camera instead. Now here’s a blogger who’s rolled all these into one. Meet Raymond of DoctorDude – a funny doctor who video blogs about medicine and health in the Philippines. I must admit it’s a great concept that’s why im rooting for this guy to vlog his way in to the big list.
6. Through the Focal Glass – Vanjhnn is one of those bloggers who decided to take it to the next level and get out of his photoblogging comfort zone. With last year’s winner, Kevin Ray, he is also one of Cebu’s more recognizable bloggers and he’s now exploring the awesome craft of video blogging! With just a few more baby steps, I think his blog has got what it takes to influence Cebuanos to give video blogging a good try.
7. Numbrd
8. RP2010 – The Election WatchBlog
This list may still change over the coming 2 weeks. Will finish writing about each blog once I finalize this. Cheers!
DON’T FORGET TO JOIN (and include any video blog) IN THE WRITING PROJECT TOO .
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Congrats to the nominees. Hope you consider my blog. ^_^
will check it out.
do visit my new blog, http://VideoChops.com too. Thanks!
Hi, Coy.
I started blogging in Dec. 2008. In that sense, I qualify for this writing project. I realize each of us has different criteria, and while the cut off date is important a lot of factors weigh in on the voter’s mind.
When you have the time, please feel free to visit me at my blog WritingToExhale. Thanks. “,)
Jan
I have been to your blog days ago and I must say I’m impressed.
great job jan! 
pls do support my other blog – VideoChops.com . Thanks!
You did drop by? Oh my, I didn’t know! I’m operating blindly, blogging blindly as it were. Wala kasi akong widget ng recent visitors sa sidebar. Ahahaha. Time to really figure out how to put one up there. “,)
Okay, I will check out your other blog.
try MyBlogLog.
how you could also give feedback about VideoChops.
wow! amazing picks! congratulations for the blogs above who made it to your top, and of course, good luck to all of them.
also, on behalf of CBS, we would like to thank you for picking Cebu Bloggers Society and one of our members’ blog. continue supporting us as we make our way not just to the Philippine Blogosphere but to the world as well.
cheers!
No problem, man. Besides, I’m Cebuano too.
Please do check out my other blog VideoChops.com – It’s a resource blog for Video Bloggers.
Thanks and cheers!
paano ba kayo ma-inspire para mabigyan kami ng pagkakataon na masundan ang yapak nyo?
sayang, di video blog ang sa’kin e… struggling blogger lang po…
pinagpipilitan ang aking sarili (sampu ng aking blogs) sa blogosphere
P.S. pansin ko lang, dalawa yung no. 4
HAha! thanks for pointing that out.
What do you write on your blogs? Sige Ill check it out.
Hope you also support VideoChops.com.
Cheers!
i’m honored. i’m humbled. i don’t know what to say.
thanks coy. you made my week.
Hey Deejay, idol! Great meeting you last Wednesday man. Sorry I made you pose for the picture. I forgot secret nga pala ang identity mo. hehe.
And thanks for adding me on your blogroll. Really really love your blog.
See you on the awards night. Sure win ka na tol!
Thanks for the kind words, Coy!
Hope I do make it…:D
Charlie Chan naaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
Wow thanks for nominating Cebu Bloggers Society!
Go go Cebu Bloggers!
Visit nyo rin VideoChops.com ha.
congrats sa mga nominees! ^__^
sana mapili mo din blog q…
hey kelvin! just added you on Plurk…
will check out ur blog. hope you also visit http://VideoChops.com. Thanks!
I hope your visit to my blog inspired you hehe
perhaps you can consider it…or perhaps any of those on my list 
no problem. will check them out.
Hope you also support http://VideoChops.com!
hehe, ganda nung bagong blog mo (VideoChops)! daming info. i’m thinking of adding vlogs to my current blog too, try ko matuto hehe.
wow thanks reyjr!
VideoChops aims to help people to learn video blogging. bisita ka lang lagi.
thanks bro!
can I join your list?
Make or Break
we will see.
please support http://VideoChops.com!
I thought I left a message here before, err, I guess I forgot to click “add comment” he he he!
I do hope you would drop by my blog too! Yikes, it’s already the weekend! Being in a niche like mine that has a small readership makes it difficult to get noticed in the blogosphere. So, I do my best to get seen and leave comments here and there. Apparently, I haven’t been blog hopping enough.
More power to your vlog! It is difficult to make videos, but you sure make it easy to do. I use imovie for editing.
Z
I can’t believe it! “The Vlogger” of the Philippines voted for Sago! Woot!
Thanks Coy!
In behalf of Cebu Bloggers Society, thanks a lot for the nomination Coy! And thanks also for the mention…
Hi Coy. This is to mark your entry as complete. Kindly update your list of sponsors for inclusion in the raffle. See you on August 8!
Good Luck sa lahat ng mga nominee….
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love your post !! very well written.good work