Jerminix

The Cebu Bloggers Society’s 4th Anniversary Celebration @ Azkals Sports Bar and Grill

Feb
10

Two or More heads are better are one and same is true for blogging. Even as a single blogger, he/she can make a difference in the blogosphere, what more if one or more joined forces in a more organized and stronger group of bloggers can even move mountains and rage tidal waves (in a media and social network metaphoric perspective ).

And thus, a group of Cebu Based Bloggers stood up together in making Cebu more accessible and more interactive in terms of social medial coverage and information through blogs. Not only it created as the new medium of information but as a group of bloggers getting together not only as bloggers but as a growing family that grows strong each day/event while spending time and have fun as well in blogging which really makes it worthwhile and I am proud of being part of it.

And that organization lasted until now growing stronger as we speak and now celebrating their 4th Anniversary February 11, 2012 at Azkals Sports Bar and Grill.

“Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. is more than an organization for me, it is a family of different kinds of people but of the same bloodline, blogging. In CBSi, we don’t see each other as competitors, instead as brothers and sisters who might need help in their corresponding fields or who can help the family (organization) grow into a more organize and respectable blogging institution. As a founder, I am so blessed that CBSi has gained such name and is patrionized by members who make working in the group more fun and enjoyable.”, stated Mark M. Monta, Founder of Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc.

Azkals Sports Bar and Grill’s foursquare map on February 11 will surely be filled with black dots as members of CBSi would simultaneously check in for their 4^th anniversary dinner celebration.  The whole CBSi gang would surely love to fill their foursquare page with fun photos and comments.

Visit Cebu’s newest and coolest hang out place at Treehouse Bldg, Ramon Aboitiz St, Cebu City. (right next to backgate of St.Theresa’s College). They are open Mondays through Thursdays at 4PM – 1AM and Fridays to Saturdays at 4PM to 3AM.  For reservation contact them through these numbers: +639153433251 / +63 32 2391967, or email them at azkalssportsbarandgrill@gmail.com.

Visit their Facebook Fanpage here.

Cebu Tsunami Hoax and Visayas Earthquake

Feb
06

Cebu Tsunami Scare Hoax Map

As we speak some people are already panicking regarding the tsunami alert 2 which was announced by Phivolcs, there are many establishments that are closing down , people running in the streets (I even saw one without slippers) looking for high ground. Gasoline stations closing, some or most of the classes and workplace  are all cancelled.

I will tell you that the Cebu Tsunami is a Hoax, some people even told me that baranggay Mambaling is already flooded and some parts of Talisay, Toledo and other areas near the shore which is not true. (spread the news)

People running in the streets is probably the one triggered the  panic with news misinformation, I mean, it really affected the way they see the situation. Many are stranded due to heavy traffic and people are even having a hard time commuting due to many Bus and jeepneys stopped riding due to panic and worry.

I am currently listening to a radio were there are reported 4 confirmed killed (as we speak)  in Negros Oriental which was the epicenter of the Earthquake with intensity 7.

The Tsunami is a false alarm here in Cebu, but just be reminded to be always vigilant and don’t forget to pray in these tough times.

Cebu Negros & Visayas Earthquake

Feb
06

Earthquake in the Visayas also occurred earlier here in Cebu, reportedly coming from Negros as the epicenter with the strongest magnitude of 7. Buildings are immediately evacuated for safety especially those in the high /skyrise buildings.

Even malls are evacuated and temporarily close like SM City Cebu to ensure safety.

A magnitude 6.9 quake struck between the islands of Negros and Cebu before noon Monday,t.  Phivolcs said the quake struck 5 kilometers northwest of Tayasan, Negros Oriental at 11: 49 a.m.

It cost a lot of traffic especially in Cellphone / mobile signals making it difficult for subscribers to contact , call and even send text messages / SMS after the earthquake.  It was reported that some power lines were knockdown during the earthquake.

Update:

Tsunami is a FALSE ALARM confirmed from Phivolcs.