Last December 3, 2011, The Philippines' best blogs received recognition at the national awarding of the annual Philippine Blog Awards at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.
A few months ago, during the nomination process of the Philippine Blog Awards, Sining Factory was nominated under the Best Culture and Arts Blog in National Level. Last week, I received an email from the PBA that my blog was a finalist under that category. For me, being a finalist in PBA 2011 is an honor already.
A few months ago, during the nomination process of the Philippine Blog Awards, Sining Factory was nominated under the Best Culture and Arts Blog in National Level. Last week, I received an email from the PBA that my blog was a finalist under that category. For me, being a finalist in PBA 2011 is an honor already.
Last night, after knowing that my blog won the Best Culture and Arts Blog, I feel humbled, happy and surprised. It brought mixed emotions. I did not expect to win since this blog is still young (three months) and I am just a new blogger. After receiving the news from my friend who attended the PBA, I am very pleased to see that anyone can win the award even a new blogger like me. The win was a definitive moment for Sining Factory.
I am far far away from our country right now. Though, I wasn't able to attend the awarding, my very good friend Jong Bautista, received the award in behalf of me and the Sining Factory. I asked him some questions about the recently held PBA 2011 to share his thoughts to the readers. Let me start it by quoting his speech upon receiving the award.
"I am actualy a contributor of Sining Factory. Yung bestfriend ko talaga na si Noks Sosa yung dapat na kumuha nito kaso nasa ibang bansa siya kaya ako na lang. Salamat sa lahat ng readers ng Sining Factory and sa PBA in chosing Sining Factory as the Best Culture and Arts Blog. Kasi 3 months palang tong Sining Factory kaya we never expected na kami makakakuha nito. Ang saya pala dito sa stage na kunin yung award and malaman mo na yung blog niyo ang nanalo. Sana maulit pa ito. Mabuhay ang mga bloggers!"
"I am actualy a contributor of Sining Factory. Yung bestfriend ko talaga na si Noks Sosa yung dapat na kumuha nito kaso nasa ibang bansa siya kaya ako na lang. Salamat sa lahat ng readers ng Sining Factory and sa PBA in chosing Sining Factory as the Best Culture and Arts Blog. Kasi 3 months palang tong Sining Factory kaya we never expected na kami makakakuha nito. Ang saya pala dito sa stage na kunin yung award and malaman mo na yung blog niyo ang nanalo. Sana maulit pa ito. Mabuhay ang mga bloggers!"
Jong Bautista received the Best Culture and Arts Blog Award on PBA 2011.
Noks: What was your experience in Philippine Blog Awards 2011?
Jong: It was more than overwhelming to represent Sining Factory as one of the finalists in the PBA 2011. Being one of the finalists is a great honor for the time and effort we shared in the blog. I was so glad to be seated with the best bloggers in the Philippines. It was a very joyful event knowing that all of us were winners.
Noks: How does it feel to represent Sining Factory in PBA 2011?
Jong: It really feels honored to represent Sining Factory in PBA 2011. I know that every blogger in the Philippines understands how grateful it is to stand in the stage and get the award you are nominated for. It actually excites me when Sining Factory was called as one of the finalists for Best Culture and Arts Blog. But it made more excited when they announced the winner, Sining Factory as the Best Culture and Arts Blog this year!
Noks: Do you think Sining Factory deserves to win?
Jong: YES! Even if Sining Factory is only three months old, I know the time and effort we gave for every blogpost. We always attach our love of arts and Philippine culture in our blogs and share this appreciation to the readers of our blogs. I can confidently say that Sining Factory really deserves to win the award. Being a contributor of Sining Factory, I feel very proud. We never really expected that Sining Factory will be nominated as one of the finalists in PBA knowing that many bloggers also deserve to win.
Jong: It was more than overwhelming to represent Sining Factory as one of the finalists in the PBA 2011. Being one of the finalists is a great honor for the time and effort we shared in the blog. I was so glad to be seated with the best bloggers in the Philippines. It was a very joyful event knowing that all of us were winners.
Noks: How does it feel to represent Sining Factory in PBA 2011?
Jong: It really feels honored to represent Sining Factory in PBA 2011. I know that every blogger in the Philippines understands how grateful it is to stand in the stage and get the award you are nominated for. It actually excites me when Sining Factory was called as one of the finalists for Best Culture and Arts Blog. But it made more excited when they announced the winner, Sining Factory as the Best Culture and Arts Blog this year!
Noks: Do you think Sining Factory deserves to win?
Jong: YES! Even if Sining Factory is only three months old, I know the time and effort we gave for every blogpost. We always attach our love of arts and Philippine culture in our blogs and share this appreciation to the readers of our blogs. I can confidently say that Sining Factory really deserves to win the award. Being a contributor of Sining Factory, I feel very proud. We never really expected that Sining Factory will be nominated as one of the finalists in PBA knowing that many bloggers also deserve to win.
On my part, I would like to say a million thanks to the readers who come continuously visit and read the site. Sining Factory coundn't have this without you! I'd like to thank also the Philippine Blog Awards for keep on recognizing outstanding blogs in the Philippines. Special thanks also to my family and friends who keep on supporting my blog. Thank you to Jong who represented Sining Factory in PBA 2011. Congratulations to the winners!
Here also are the list of the best bloggers in the Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and all over the Philippines on each category: Philippine Blog Awards 2011 Winners
Again, Congratulations to the winners and thank you!
Here also are the list of the best bloggers in the Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and all over the Philippines on each category: Philippine Blog Awards 2011 Winners
Again, Congratulations to the winners and thank you!
