Congratulations to the winners of the Best Blogs in 2008 by OFW or Expat.
Congratulations too to the organizers. It’s a laudable project and should be sustained.
TEN BEST EXPATS/OFW BLOG in 2008
1.Writing on Air, Australia
by Jim Paredes
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
Some of judges’ notes:
“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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Special award was given to Ronel Livelihood, UK as the Most Populas Expat Blog
Rolly Marcial’s blog is the No. 1 in the Voting/Popularity category
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