About Jon

Jonel Uy is the EIC of BloggerManila.com. Graduating from UP Diliman with a degree in Computer Science, he is also the Managing Director of #DigitalCircles.asia engaging and amplifying social media campaigns for brands. On Mondays, he teaches information technology classes at Grace Christian College. Know more about him at JonelUy.com
Website: http://JonelUy.com
Jon has written 492 articles so far, you can find them below.


Blogger Manila 1st Anniversary Gathering Set
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Blogger Manila 1st Anniversary Gathering Set

A year have passed almost as quick as you can post a status in your social network. And as Facebook will be hitting its ’1 billion users’ mark, Blogger Manila is hitting it’s 1st Anniversary come October 10, 2011.

October 7, 2011 5
It’s a Binary Day!
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It’s a Binary Day!

A binary number system is mainly composed of zeroes (0) and ones (1). And today, being Oct 01, 2011, (10-01-11) can be considered binary in form in one of its calendar representation.

October 1, 2011 1
Blogger Manila in Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011
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Blogger Manila in Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

Having been recognized in the past two years for my Philippine travel blog in 2009 and my restaurant food blog in 2010, it is heartwarming that the blogging community has continued their support for my newest baby that talks about emerging media – Blogger Manila.

September 17, 2011 8
Is Your Blog Influential?
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Is Your Blog Influential?

For the fourth year in a row, I am participating in the Emerging Influential Blogs writing project. All the previous three years were always a learning experience albeit the different ‘wind directions that move the ship‘.

September 7, 2011 8
The 2011 Official Blogger Apprentices
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The 2011 Official Blogger Apprentices

After the two-month search of Blogger Manila‘s pioneering program in the Philippine blogosphere, the “Search for the Blogger Apprentice” was finally concluded and the three (3) official Blogger Apprentices were named.

August 25, 2011 14
Blogger Apprentice Magic 6 Named
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Blogger Apprentice Magic 6 Named

Blogger Apprentice Magic 6 Called as the “Magic 6,” the top 6 contenders of Blogger Manila‘s “Search for the Blogger Apprentice” was named last August 19,2011.

August 21, 2011 0
Brand Building Basics Seminar
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Brand Building Basics Seminar

My first effort in bringing an identity to my blogging activity was when I decided to put a ‘mascot‘ named ‘Sago‘ for my Let’s Go Sago travel blog back in 2008. This was followed by NomNom Club food blog where I delved into growing an online community-based group NomNom Foodie Club.

August 18, 2011 3
Blogger Apprentice Application Closes Soon
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Blogger Apprentice Application Closes Soon

With last month’s announcement of the Search for the Blogger Apprentice, a number of newbie and and not-so-new bloggers have already applied. If you are still interested, you still have a few days to go before the application closes.

July 31, 2011 5
DTI Sales Promotion Permit for Blogger Contests Needs a Dose of Common Sense
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DTI Sales Promotion Permit for Blogger Contests Needs a Dose of Common Sense

Being practical in life is considered one of the essentials is survivng today’s world. And a core element in that is having “common sense“. This is what the current discussion on “DTI Sales Promotion Permit for Blogger Contests” badly needs.

July 29, 2011 5
Think Before you Click
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Think Before you Click

The GMA News & Public Affairs recently started a campaign encouraging responsible use of social media. With the Philippines emerging to be one of the top social networking users in the world, this is timely and relevant.

July 20, 2011 8