Last Wednesday, May 13, the metropolis was stunned by the news of a giant fire that consumed a two-storey building in Valenzuela, causing the deaths of 72 people (at this time of writing) and may rise in the coming days as authorities are still trying to retrieve any remaining bodies. The structure in question is a factory building that belongs to Kentex Manufacturing Inc., a slippers manufacturer based in the city’s Barangay Ugong and most of the dead were workers in the said factory. The circumstances have not been solidly established yet; nevertheless, it serves as a grim reminder yet again of the importance of fire safety and preparedness of the structures…
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Notes From Blogopolis 2015
The Urban Roamer is proud to be part of the Nuffnang community. Thus, it has been a privilege for me to be able to attend what is probably Nuffnang’s most-looked forward to event that happens every year, the blog/social media conference event called Blogopolis. This year’s Blogopolis was held last February 21 at the Dusit Hotel in Makati with the theme “Shifting Gears” in which participants got to learn a lot about making a shift in the online realm, whether it is about the platform, advocacy. or even influence people make that shift as far as their tastes and opinions are concerned. The guests for Blogopolis 2015 are no slouch…
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FAME’s Bloggers Night 2014
It was the time of the year once again for Christmas parties, and the Urban Roamer was fortunate to have been invited by FAME Publishing for this year’s party for bloggers, an event called “Holiday Delights.” My thanks to the people at FAME Publishing not only for inviting me to grace this special event, but also holding such an event that recognizes bloggers.
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Check out Crossroad Magazine’s 1st Issue!
Whether you are fond of reading magazines online or not, do check out the newest magazine to hit the online newsstands, Crossroad Magazine. And yes, I’m saying it partly because the Urban Roamer is in it as a contributor. First things first, you may ask what Crossroad Magazine is about. Basically, it is an online magazine that deals with travel. But be not mistaken that it is like one of those travel magazines you get to see and read in print or online. As explained by the folks behind it, it “tells about life stories and travel – travel features (places) and personal travel experiences. A travel on foot and…