107 in 7 Days!

There is something wonderful and great about KABLOGS. I know that, in fact I feel that, and believe me, I do believe that it will soar high and will reach more OFW's and Filipino bloggers all over the world. I am saying this not because I am the founder, di ko nga lubos maisip how KABLOGS come to this point, kasi honestly, I don't know, hindi ko man lang naisip na KABLOGS will be this popular, will be this influential, or will be this stable after almost one year of it's existence. But what I am saying is that KABLOGS will be great for the following points that I believe will win the hearts of cute, lovely and handsome Filipino people wherever they are in the world.

1. KABLOGS is the only site, the one and only site that has a comprehensive list of all OFW and Filipino Expats bloggers around the world.
2. KABLOGS is the one and only site that aggregates the post of these bloggers, giving visitors a diverse snippets of each bloggers post from four corners of the globe, kung may corners ang round globe, hehe.
3. KABLOGS is gearing to be an online magazine as well, featuring stories from bloggers, and even the life of fellow bloggers, and OFW's heroism.
4. KABLOGS is developing as a social medium for OFW and OFW Bloggers, with Social Station through Ning, and the newly built KABLOGS Forum
5. KABLOGS is also a helpcenter, with its tie up with the BLAS OPLE POLICY CENTERwhich will be formalized soon, KABLOGS and OPLE CENTER will work hand in hand in serving Filipino workers in distress anywhere in the world.
6. KABLOGS will always be the social arm and gateway to PEBA, implementing social and charity projects.
7. KABLOGS hopefully with its growing number of supporters will try to voice and be vocal in our stand in issues that directly affects our national interest and welfare of the OFW's.

Sa nakaraang pitong araw, since tinanong ako ng aking wife na si Mrs. Thoughtskoto kung bakit walang fan page ang Kablogs, at dahil sa takot, este, sa pagmamahal ko sa kanya at sa concern niya sa KABLOGS ay dali dali kong ginawan ng fan page, umabot na sa 100, no, 107 as of this writing ang fans ng KABLOGS.

At ang pinakauna namin na nakulit, dahil walang FACEBOOK at ayaw magopen ng FB account ay no less than the El Presidente himself, haha. Thanks sayo LordCm, sa pagpaunlak na magopen ng FACEBOOK account. :)

107 in 7 days? Whoa! That's amazing! So many people knows us now. You inspire us. You're joining of KABLOGS be it in blog list, or in Ning, or in forum, or in Facebook is your way of saying you believe in what we can do and where our passion and love of country and blogging will lead us, as well as an inspiration for us to carry on and to make the best in everything we do despite of the lacking of man power, or volunteers on our part.

Salamat, and thank you!

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As part of our expanding social network, we’ve formed a fan page on Facebook. Because we wanted to ensure that all our members, supporters, followers and readers could keep a close eye on our increased stream in our world class blogging talents because at Kablogs, we believe that each Global Filipino bloggers has a distinct and unique talent where their dreams and desire are pursued with passion - 

to stand proud and stand out.

So please, become a fan and help us reach out to all our kababayan, the OFWs and Pinoy Expats, our families and friends  who are busy surfing the Facebook world.

Here is the link to our brand new fan page on Facebook:

KABLOGS on FACEBOOK

We aspire to help every Kablogs' Members and Supporters shine.

YOUR BLOG, YOUR SITE, YOUR SHINE!

WELCOME TO OUR NEW HOME!

WELCOME TO OUR NEW HOME!


From our humble beginnings in 2008 with a desire to unite the Global Filipino bloggers by building an aggregate and directory site at thoughtsmoto.blogspot.com, the phenomenal growth of our members and supporters have given us new feathers in our wings to fly and reach for greater heights and crossed borders.







(Kenji added a puppy in this post, hoping you will take KABLOGS like a puppy, cuddling and tickling, and yes, feeding, as part of your daily OFW or blogging experience. )




Today, as we observe the Valentine's Day, reciprocating to our readers and our love for our fellow OFW members and supporters, we are proud to welcome you all to our new home: ofwkablogs.com




Our new domain serves a broader purpose as we shift from our traditional aggregate blog site to an active blog organization highlighting each blogs as distinct in bringing their human side to life and through its diverse talents as Global Filipinos forging a powerful partnership in pioneering advocacy geared towards national unity, peace and development and volunteerism as embark on plan to embark on our journey to worthwhile and meaningful community projects this 2010.

We still have a lot more to do. We intend to make our website to be more informative which will showcase the first class blogging talents of our Kablogs OFW and Support members and we have now integrated a discussion forum which is now on its 'beta' stage and in few days we hope to bring you a fresh new look and feel as we enlisted the help of our distinguished PEBA 2009 winners.

We'd like to thank The Pink Tarha, the beautiful ladies - Sundrenched, Eyecandy. Maryhadalittlehump and Sugarfree for the very generous donation of ofwkablogs.com domain to our growing global blogging talents.

As you update your KABLOGS links, we would like to thank you - members and readers for your support and unbridled enthusiasm to our community for the last 2 years. We hope to receive your love and support for our new domain and we welcome your questions and suggestions on what you'd like to see, let us know by leaving your comments below or you may contact us at kablogs123@gmail.com

THANK YOU SO MUCH AND HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL!

KENJI JEBEE SOLIS

Founding Chairman

CHARLIE MONTEMAYOR

Kablogs President

GEORGE BABIANO

Kablogs Vice President

The math of OFWs' voting power

(This article was excerpted from an article by Veronica Uy published in PDI, originally entitled 'The math of putting an OFW in the Senate' by Digno Dennis Durens. The article explained how OFWs can collectively win the candidacy of Rudy Dianalan, a Jeddah-based OFW leader, to the Senate. According to PDI, the Commission on Elections is still deliberating Dianalan's inclusion in the official list of senatorial candidates. If you will read the full article, you will notice that it didn't only talk of how powerful OFWs can be in ensuring a win for our representative in the Senate. More notably important is how it talks of our power as voters and how wide and strong our influence can be within our family).

"There are 7 million overseas Filipino workers worldwide. Assuming 30 percent will be able to vote, that's about 2.1 million votes. Assuming an average family size of 4 (husband, wife, and two children of voting age), that's now 8.4 million votes. I am sure that we can convince our immediate family 100 percent to vote for a fellow-OFW. Assuming further that each of the 2.1 million OFWs with a chance to vote will target 15 other Filipinos from his/her circle of relatives (parents, brothers, sisters, cousins, nephews, nieces) and friends (barkada, kaklase, kapitbahay, kababata, etc), this is equivalent to 31.5 million votes. (That's a) total of 39.9 million (8.4 plus 31.5) votes...


It really doesn't matter kung nasa abroad tayo, we can still do our share in the campaign.

Now ikalat na natin ang mathematical calculation na to, na we can do it and it's really very easy.

We have been glamorized as modern day heroes, savior of the nation, redeemer in times of economic distress. Pero hindi natin maramdaman eto and individually as an OFW wala naman tayong nakikitang prestige or glamor.

The facts are pag nasa Pinas tayo, sinisigawan lang tayo ng isang sekyu sa airport at tinataboy ang ating mga mahal sa buhay na parang mga hayop na umalis na at madaliin ang pagpapa-alam.

Saan ba sila naghihintay pag dumadating ka? Sa isang higanteng hawla, kala mo pumunta ka sa Manila Zoo. Paghalik mo tuloy sa asawa mo at mga anak mo nahilamusan ka pa ng pawis nila.

Pag nasa POEA ka, doon sa basement ka kukuha ng OEC, at ganun din kabangis ang asal ng mga sekyu at workers doon (I quite disagree with that line about POEA's security guards -- I thought they're very polite. I can't say the same with POEA's basement employees; I thought they all need replacing! - Nebz). Pag nagipit ka, sino ba ang nalalapitan mo sa gobyerno, mayron naman dyan pero libo-libo kayong may problema, kaya wala kang priority. May programa ba tayong purely for OFWs? I think wala. Sa SSS at Pag-big at Medicare, singit lang tayo. Ang OWWA naman, aywan kung ano to, basta nagbayad tayo kasi kailangan ng OEC. (I must commend Philhealth though because we got at least around 20% discount when my father last entered the hospital for a treatment - Nebz.)

Nakita nyo ba sa TV yung mga depedents natin nag-aaway-away na sa pila sa OWWA para makahiram lang ng sampung libo dahil sa nakaraang bagyong Ondoy at Pepeng. Madami tayong hinaing, maraming problema ang supposed to be heroes na alam naman natin na "lip service" lang ang bansag sa atin na to. "Hero ka dyan."

Our impact on our country is gained from our collective efforts particularly yung suma total ng ating remittances. The key word or the operative word here is "collective." Individually, walang effect. Yung $1,000 na pinadala mo, walang effect. But the $1,000 na pinadala ng 5 milyong OFWs sa isang buwan is equivalent to $5 billion, yun ang may impact. Its about time para gamitin din natin ang ating collective power, we have this in our hands but not as individuals but as OFWs collectively, acting as one huge, gigantic force.

Let's start with this electoral exercise, iparamdam na natin kung sino tayo. Let's start doing things from the position of strength. Pakita natin na we are a force to reckon with, that we can indeed make or break our nation. One OFW in the Senate is not too much to ask for. Set aside natin ang president and vice president. I'm sure we have our own choices. Kaya natin to, look at the numbers and look at your share in the undertaking. Peanuts, no sweat. Let's not forget the operative word "collective." For once, let us start being one."

(Amen to that - Nebz.)

Makabayang paala-ala ng Kablogs: Maglimi, mamili

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Come Fellow OFW's, Vote With Us!

"Let the new leaders of our land rise from the votes of the OFWs"

This article, a compilation of thoughts from some of the best and brightest PEBA and KABLOGS bloggers was originally posted at the Philippine Online Chronicles, and Blogwatch.ph

For decades, we've been lauded as "Bagong Bayani" as a recognition by the same government who has caused our mass exodus into foreign lands.

Let's breathe the title of modern day heroes and accept its appended challenges and responsibilities. Despite our distance and diversity, we take pride in being a part of the Filipino abroad’s global recognition as shapers of the world.

Now, the time has come to unleash the heroes within us as the majestic sun rises in the East and its rays of hope shines upon our nation this coming May 2010 election.

This is a call for our collective voice in the 2010 election. We encourage all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families to actively participate and be part of our country’s historic electoral process.

For several years, we’ve made our presence felt in building our nation. In every single dollar remittance that is being delivered in our family’s doorsteps, we OFWs have helped in sustaining the Philippines’ economic growth.

Our experiences in and out the country have led us to become seasoned professionals who are now politically mature to discern what’s best for our home country. Now is the moment to make a difference. We are part of the 12 million Filipinos dispersed across the world and we can definitely make a difference.

We will solidify our stand to choose the right leaders fo

r our country. We will influence our family and loved ones back home, the recipient of our hardships and struggles abroad, to act too. We will guide them in making their choices this coming May 2010 because we believe that their actions will not only shape our country’s future but the future of the generations to come.

Our nation has suffered from the action (and inaction) of irresponsible and corrupt government officials but we must remain steadfast in our hope and desire of having a better country. Our nation is already battered and divided. This coming election, its fate resides in US.

If there is a time to live as modern day heroes, to make a difference as global Filipinos, to embark on something worth doing, IT IS NOW!

Let us empower ourselves as OFWs. With one voice and one heart, let's vote and get counted! Only responsible voters can bring responsible leaders in office on May 2010. Let the new leaders of our land rise from the votes of OFWs.

(We encourage all OFW bloggers to post this in your blog and FB Profile, Twitter, Plurk and circulate this piece to OFW and families email addresses. Thank you.)