Cebu,Philippines social scene is flourishing and advocacy oriented as shown through the information gathered from Cebuano social media users and influencers. This presentation was delivered during the first Social Good Summit 2012 held at Marcelo Fernan Cebu Press Center, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines.

1. State of the
Social Media Scene
in Cebu, Philippines
by RUBEN B. LICERA JR.
President, Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc.
rubenlicera@gmail.com
www.gplus.to/rubenlicera
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2. Official HashTags
#SGSGlobal #SGSCebu #ActNowCebu

3. FACTS
No research or studies conducted specifically for
Cebu, Philippines or Central Visayas, Philippines
Things to be presented now is based on valuable
resources available (Social media accounts and
specified social media geo-locations)
Facts are not conclusive

4. Cebu Scenario

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http://www.nancycudis.com

10. CBSi’s Strength
minimum of 1.73 blog per member
Total number of members 53
Average Twitter followers 1,140
Ave. Facebook Profile Subscribers 261
Ave. Facebook Page Likes 457
Commitment to Bloggers Social Responsibility
Respected and Award winning blogger members

12. Cebu, Philippines
Cebu City, Philippines
Cebu City

14. Cebu’s Social Media
Influencers According to Klout
http://j.mp/cebusocialmediainfluencers

15. In a gist…
Social media practitioners are accepted by PR agencies as the
“new media” which the traditional media cannot reach.
Bloggers are given the same perks as the traditional media
Social media organizations are being invited to council meetings and
consultative sessions initiated by private and public sectors
Cebu Bloggers Society continues to pursue trainings for membership
improvement by conducting meetings, trainings, and events.
Cebu Blogger members are ranked highly as the most social media
influencers according to klout.

16. The Challenge
Raise more awareness on social media responsibility
for social media users
Influence youth in creating content and cause oriented blogs.
A strong mentorship program to assist bloggers find
their own niche and find their own niche in the web.

17. State of the
Social Media Scene
in Cebu, Philippines
The CEBU BLOGGERS SOCIETY Perspective
by RUBEN B. LICERA JR.
President, Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc.
rubenlicera@gmail.com
www.gplus.to/rubenlicera
www.twitter.com/rubenlicera