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The first Filipino ReaderCon was a success!

THANK YOU to all the sponsors of the first Filipino Reader Conference:


Vibal Publishing House, Inc.


Primetrade Asia, Inc.


Flipside Digital Content Company, Inc.


Scholastic Philippines


OMF Literature


Hachette Philippines


Tie Me Up, Buttercup


National Book Development Board

The ReaderCon included a keynote speech on "prosumers" (producers who are also consumers/consumers who are also producers), panels on book clubs and book blogging, and book raffles. It felt like a party with fun people eating yummy food, sharing their love and passion for books and social media, and celebrating and promoting the reading COMMUNITY. I'd like to thank the sponsors again, and I'd most especially like to thank the head organizer and my good friend Honey de Peralta. ~^o^~

I look forward to next year's ReaderCon. Par-tay, par-tay!
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  1. Peter S.September 18, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Hi, Tarie! So glad to bump into you again during the ReaderCon! I managed to catch a few minutes of the 2nd part and it was wonderful! Such a fun event!

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  2. Tarie SabidoSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Hi, Peter! It was nice seeing you again at the ReaderCon. I loved your emceeing the first panel. =D

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  3. dementedchrisSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Really thought it was a success, thanks to everyone's efforts. Carl's address and both panels were very informative! I still had more questions :P

    Lovely to meet you (finally)!

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  4. Tarie SabidoSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I'm so happy I met you in person! If you still have questions, fire away!!!

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