I’m just a newbie in this thing called blogging. Roughly getting on the first year since my WordPress installation generated its first Hello World. Since then, I grew more and more excited on learning everything about WordPress.

Last September 19, I attended WordCamp Philippines 2009. It was my first WordCamp experience and first event that concerns WordPress. It was organized by MindanaoBloggers.com headed by Mr. Blogie Robillo aiming to gather enthusiasts all over the Philippines and share talks from experts and developers of WordPress. I and my colleagues were the first to arrive at AIM in Makati where the event was held. I finally got the chance to meet Mr. Robillo after months of sending him emails (via the contact form of wordcamp.ph) asking questions about this event. He was with other organizers who cheerfully greeted and welcomed us. Read the rest of this entry…

After learning that this Customer Relations Management (CRM) seminar was composed of two parts and that it is considered as a two point seminar for us as well as the organizers, I was a bit frustrated that we should’ve done the same thing. This scheme saved a lot of time and effort on the part of the organizers. But looking on the bright side, we’re quite lucky to experience planning and organizing a seminar which gives a sense of fulfillment and a feeling that I am one step closer in achieving my future career.

The first speaker of the second half of the program was a bit young. He was Mr. Marlon Ramirez. He started his talk by showing a brief list of companies that provides opportunities for us future IT personnel. It includes local companies like telecom giants, Smart, Globe and PLDT. Surprisingly, it also includes automotive companies like Honda and Toyota and banks like HSBC and Citibank. What’s expected to be on such list includes IT solutions providers like HP and Accenture. He told a story about his friend of who because of being employed in Accenture almost traveled the globe. He made a point that it should be the experience and not the salary that will urge us in taking our careers of choice. Also on the list are call centers like Convergys and Skykes. These companies are known to provide technical support for local and foreign customers alike. Read the rest of this entry…