The 2009 Philippine Blog Awards.
Shameless plug.
The Philippine Blog Awards is a yearly event that aims to give recognition to outstanding blogs in but not limited to the Filipino Blogging Community. The Philippine Blog Awards is organized by the Philippine Blogger Awards Inc.
The 1st Philippine Blog Awards was held in 2007 at the RCBC Theater in Makati with over 200 bloggers and participants attending the awards night. The event was a success because of the volunteers and the support from the Philippine Blogging Community.
The 2nd Philippine Blog Awards was held on the 21st of September 2008 at One Esplanade. Around thirty awards were given out during the night.
The 3rd Philippine Blog Awards was held on the 9th of 2009 at Peta Theatre. Aside from new categories the theme this year was "One Blogging Nation".
I was never able to compete because I am not a Filipino. Luckily the organisers created a brand new category this year namely “The Best Foreign Blog” that is tailored for me. This award gives due recognition to a foreign owned or foreign blog that has focused and blogged significantly about the Filipinos and the Philippines.
I won and I want to express my gratitude to the members of the jury and all my regular blog visitors. I dedicate this award to all the people who allowed me to take their pictures. It is a true joy to be a photographer in the Philippines and to record its people, its culture and its beauty.
Maraming salamat !
You can find all the other award winners of 2009 here.
Late this accolade might be, but I would feel guilty of negligence if I allow this opportunity to let go without expressing my appreciations for the award you've won. You're a Belgian by nationality but I am sure that your heart is a Filipino. Truly, your blog is an inspiration of this novice blogger to pursue my writing passion. Congratulations!
Posted by: edsan | March 12, 2011 at 02:33 PM
Congratulations for winning the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards for the Category “Best Foreign Blog”. Your blog is very informative and as new newbie blogger I think the most excellent advice should come from the best blogger like you.
Your a Belgian by Nationality yet you created a Blog for the Philippines, thank you for helping us promote the food, beauty, tradition, culture, festivals and tourist spots in the Philippines
Posted by: ezra | April 16, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Good luck!!!
Posted by: Business Improvement Training | December 03, 2009 at 06:41 PM
A belated congratulations to Sidney!!!
Posted by: Alfa Romeo middle east | December 02, 2009 at 07:43 PM
congrats!
it is well deserved
Posted by: yz | November 16, 2009 at 05:40 PM
congrats with the award
keep up te good work
Posted by: gentse koppen | November 15, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Congratulation Sidney ! More power and continue to blog about everything about Philippines :).
Posted by: haze | November 15, 2009 at 05:08 PM
bravo une récompense bien méritée
Posted by: lasiate | November 12, 2009 at 08:44 PM
Coucou !
As-tu arrêté ton blog quelques temps ? Tes couleurs nous manquent ! :-D
J'espère que tout va bien.
Bonne journée
Posted by: Loan | November 09, 2009 at 04:42 PM
very interesting set photos and congratulations
Posted by: fabrizio | November 08, 2009 at 05:19 AM
hi sidney!
a big congrats!
hope to see you soon!
Posted by: erick | November 04, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Congratulations Sidney!
Well deserved, you're talented beyond belief.
Posted by: agnes | November 01, 2009 at 11:31 PM
congratulations :-)
Posted by: lillian | November 01, 2009 at 06:08 PM
congratulations to you, sidney :D
Posted by: zbjernak | November 01, 2009 at 05:34 AM
Congratulations, Sidney! You deserve it! It's always a pleasure to return to your wonderful photos. Excellent series here, too, documenting the occassion so well.
Posted by: Andrew Gould | October 31, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Again, congratulations, Sidney! Though you are not a Filipino, you have the privilege to know more about the Philippines than most Filipinos because of your travels and trips around the country. Your photographs and your blog contribute a lot in preserving and promoting Philippine culture and the Filipinos' way of life for the next generations and the rest of the world to see. Thank you very much for helping us see what we are, who we are and where we are heading as a nation through your documentaries and observations.
Now before I go melodramatic, hehehe... I wish you a wonderful break (seems you're always on a break lately, eh... LOL!) and do come back soon, safe and well! Keep the flame alive in your blog.
Sige, ingat lagi!
Rhoda
Posted by: rhodora | October 31, 2009 at 01:56 PM
well done and well deserved, you always give so much more than the average photoblogger: it's been a wonderful learning curve following you over the years.
but...
...where's the photo of you collecting your award?? unless that's you in the pretty peach dress? :-)
Posted by: david | October 30, 2009 at 07:39 PM
congratulations sidney. better late than never :)
Posted by: lagalog | October 29, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Dag Sidney ! Proficiat met deze Award, een onderscheiding die je dubbel en dik verdiend hebt. Nog steeds geniet ik op regelmatige tijdstippen van de vele mooie fotoreportages op jouw "My SariSari Store" en ik hoop dit nog lang te kunnen doen.
Groeten uit België,
Steven
Posted by: Steven D'haene | October 28, 2009 at 05:04 AM
congrats! i expected it actually
Posted by: tutubi | October 27, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Congratulations on winning Sindney
Posted by: yiannis krikis | October 26, 2009 at 07:24 PM
A big big CONGRATULATIONS to you! You definitely deserve it! No doubt.
Posted by: dyosa | October 26, 2009 at 02:31 AM
Congratulations, Sidney. Im happy for your prix. Genial!!!
Posted by: Legabal | October 25, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Congratulations, Sidney. Truely deserved!!!
May you get an award from HK as well. Your OFW series is wonderful.
Dubai next or a series of Filipinos working on ships?
Allbest from Jakarta,
brommel
Posted by: brommel | October 25, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Bravo Sydney. Je suis très heureuse pour vous et pour les habitants de Philippines. Nous vous remercions, nous les visiteurs de tous continents, de nous permettre de découvrir cette nation si colorée et riche de traditions ...
Posted by: mima | October 25, 2009 at 04:54 AM