Year 2014 is just around the corner and before this precious year 2013 will end, FaceCebu.Net was able to pull a list of Cebu Bloggers who stood out this year.  Together with the help of other Cebu Bloggers and some Bloggers outside Cebu, we came up with Top 13 Cebu Bloggers of the Year 2013.  Online popularity and Facebook Likes are not part of the Criteria of choosing these Cebu Bloggers but we put them on the list based on their Character, Relationship with other Cebu Bloggers, and most importantly, their Contribution to the Cebu Blogosphere.

FaceCebu.Net's Top 13 Cebu Bloggers of the Year 2013

Without further ado, cheers to The Top 13 Cebu Bloggers of the Year 2013 by FaceCebu.Net

1. Sinjin Pineda of www.libotero.com


Sinjin Pineda is Cebu's top Travel and Photo Blogger.  Branded himself as "The Libotero", he emerged as Finalist of Singapore Experience Awards of 2013 under Marketing and Media's Best Singapore Experience Story (Digital) which indeed gives pride to Cebuanos and Filipinos. He also won Blogging awards in the previous years such as Best Cebu Travel Blogger finalist of 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Twitter: @thelibotero
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelibotero

2. Nancy Cudis of www.nancycudis.com


A bookworm but a dedicated Blogger, Ms Nancy Cudis topped other Bloggers as she was awarded as Top 9 of Good Blog Awards. She received Cebu Media Excellence Awards for the year 2011 and 2012 and Globe Media Excellence Awards for 2013 as Blogger of the Year Awardee. Nancy is a resident judge of Best Cebu Blogs Awards since 2010.

Twitter: @nrcudis
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nrcudis

3. Ruben Licera Jr of www.rubenlicera.com


Ruben Licera changed Cebu Blogging scene during his administration as President of Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. He headed outstanding activities for Bloggers and Online people such as Social Media Summit, ACT Now Campaign, Social Media Day Cebu, among others.

Twitter: @rubenlicera
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rubenlicera

4. Buenaviaje Brothers of www.iLuvCebu.com ( Edd, Reymond, and Doyzkie )


The Entertainment Trio of Cebu, Doyzkie, Edd and Remond Buenaviaje authored iLuvCebu.com which becomes the most popular online magazine, entertainment and lifestyle blog for Cebuanos. iLuvCebu.com is Finalist for Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Blog of 2013.

Twitter: @iLuvCebuTeam
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iluvCEBUdotcom

5. Kristine Roa of www.thestylecebu.com


Dubbed as Cebu's Style Goddess, Ms. Kristine Roa is a consistent Finalist of Best Cebu Blogs Awards for 2011-2013. She's Cebu's Top Style, Entertainment, Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger.

Twitter: @KristineRoa
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theglamarazzi

6. Edwin Castillon of www.lakbaydiva.com


Cebu's Diva of Travel Blogging, Edwin Castillon is Best Cebu Travel Blogger of 2013. He also emerged as Greenwich "Favorite Ng Barkada" Awardee as he received the highest percentage mark among the 6 Niche Winners. He also made it to BCBA Top 10 Famous Bloggers.

Twitter: @lakbay
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lakbay.pinoy

7. Leylander of mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com


An outstanding Travel and Photo Blogger of Cebu, Leylander is Cebu's Best Photo Blogger of 2013. He is branded in the Cebu Blogging scene with his adorable Satchmo, traveling Cebuano Cow - a unique way of presenting his stuff and travel gigs.

Twitter: @leylander
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leylander

8. Marco Paulo Diala of www.lamikaayo.com
   

Known as one of Cebu's top Fashion Blogger, Marco focused on the Food niche of blogging this year. He was named as Best Cebu Food Blogger of 2013.

Twitter: @countocram
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/countocram

9. Justinne Lou Go of babeforfood.blogspot.com


Justinne is Cebu's Babe Food Blogger. She is a consistent Finalist of Best Cebu Blogs Awards for 2011-2013. She is The Sinulog Shirt Project - 2013 Ambassador.

Twitter:@babeforfood
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/justinnego

10. Dr. Narciso Tapia of pinoylifewithpkd.blogspot.com


Dr. Tapia is Best Cebu Personal Blogger of 2013. He initiated and supported The Smiling Kidneys Club, a Cebu-based renal support group. Dr. Narciso Tapia is a physician, medical educator, microbiologist and a dedicated blogger.

Twitter: @cebumd
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/narcisotapia

11.  Alexa Martin of www.iamalexa.biz


A Fashion Stylist and dedicated Blogger, Alexa Martin won the recently concluded Best Cebu Blogs Awards of 2013 as the Best Cebu Fashion Blogger. She's Smart and amazing Fashion Blogger, check her stuff at her blogspit.

Twitter: @iamalexa
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alexaluna

12. Rabsin De la Cruz of finlust.blogspot.com


Cebu's Top Male Fashion Blogger. Ricky De la Cruz or famously known as Rabsin. A consistent Best Cebu Fashion Blogs Finalist, He's been a very good advocate of The Love Yourself, an AIDS-education organization.

Twitter: @rabsin_d
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rabsin.delacruz

13 Gerrymie Tampus of www.matudnila.com


Cebu's Top Event's Blogger, Gerrymie Tampus or known as Miong is a consistent Best Cebu Blogs Awards Finalist.  He's an outstanding Cebu Blogger who always put justice to his blogging articles.

Twitter: @imiong
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/imiong

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The Facecebu.net blog supports the Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2011 which aim to recognize the best Bloggers from the beautiful island of Cebu.

PhotoBloggers – Finalists

Fashion Bloggers – Finalists

Technology Bloggers – Finalists

Food Bloggers – Finalists

Travel Bloggers – Finalists

Personal Bloggers – Finalists

Events Bloggers – Finalists

Special Category

Last December 7, Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2013 was successfully held at Avalon Condominium, Cebu Business Park which was attended by more or less 50 Bloggers, Social Media, Guests and other special individual.


 

[L-R] Best Cebu Blogs Awards Team, Graphic Artist – Kevin Maglinte, Organizer – Bjornson Bernales, Social Media/Writer – Chanel Imperial, Greenwich Sponsors – Maf and Cookie, Social Media/Writer – Geezelle Tapangan, Organizer – Agnes Jimenez and BCBA Founder and Head, Mark M. Monta

The team would like to extend a warmth gratitude to all Judges, Mr. Vic Marion Go Madriaga of CDO Bloggers, Ms Ria Jose of Davao Bloggers, Mr. Ruben Licera and Ms Nancy Cudis of Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. To the Founder and Head of BCBA , Mr. Mark M. Monta and his team who did a great job and showed a true spirit of volunteerism, kudos!

Globe Telecommunications supported the Best Cebu Blogs Awards with Samsung Galaxy S4 for the Grand Raffle draw during the event

Now, here’s the list of Winners and Awardees.

[LEFT-RIGHT] Best Cebu Blogs Awards Founder, Mark M. Monta and Winners of Top 10 Famous Bloggers and Bjornson Bernales, BCBA Organizer

Top 10 Famous Cebu Bloggers. For the top 10, from www.iamdownloader.com, Mr. Orville Tadle
For the top 9, from www.iamalexa.biz, Ms. Alexa Martin
For the top 8, from www.aroundtheflexure.com, Mr. Ken Michael Jon Taarup
For the top 7, from www.exoticphilippines.info, Ms. Gay Aida Dumaguing
For the top 6, from www.LakbayDiva.com, Mr. Edwin Castillon
For the Top 5, from babydesertwolf.blogspot.com, Mr. James arnold nogra
For the Top 4, from www.focalglass.com, Mr. Evanjohnn Mendoza
For the Top 3, from mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com, Mr. Leylan Romarate
For the Top 2, from www.spotaleopard.com, Mr. Rodrick P. Guarin
For the Top 1, from www.gotecotech.com , Mr. Enje Godinez
Note that Top 10 famous Cebu Bloggers are judged per below criteria:
30 % – Number of Facebook Likes at Best Cebu Blogs of 2013 Fan Page ;
35 % – Nominated Blog’s Page Rank ;
35 % – Nominated Blog’s Alexa and Domain Authority

[L-R] BCBA Founder, Mark M. Monta, Greenwich PR Cookie Cabrera, Best Cebu Travel Blogger : Mr. Edwin Castillon , Best Cebu Lifestyle/Fashion Blogger : Alexa Martin, Best Cebu Food Blogger : Marco Diala, Best Cebu Personal Blogger : Dr. Narciso Tapia, Best Cebu Events/Entertainment Blogger : Mr. Philip Andrew Mayol, Best Cebu Photo Blogger : Mr. Leylan Romarate and BCBA Oranizer, Bjornson Bernales

The Best Cebu Blogs Awards By Niche Winners, see this link for the list of FInalists. Best Cebu Events/Entertainment Blogger : Mr. Philip Andrew Mayol of www.cebufinest.com Score: 94.5 %
Best Cebu Personal Blogger : Dr. Narciso Tapia of pinoylifewithpkd.blogspot.com Score: 92.75%
Best Cebu Photo Blogger : Mr. Leylan Romarate of mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com Score: 89.5%
Best Cebu Travel Blogger : Mr. Edwin Castillon of www.LakbayDiva.com Score: 95.75%
Best Cebu Technology Blogger : Jose Farrugia of www.wiredmash.com Score: 94.75 %
Best Cebu Food Blogger : Marco Diala of www.lamikaayo.com Score: 92.75%
Best Cebu Lifestyle/Fashion Blogger : Alexa Martin of www.iamalexa.biz Score: 93%
They are judged per below criteria:
1. Content = 30% [Grammar, integration of photos, videos and other media, and blog's influence on its chosen niche]
2. Design and Layout = 30% [user-friendliness and appeal]
3. Relevance to NICHE = 40 % [Uniqueness of chosen Blog Niche, Presentation of Niche’s topic/article]


Special Awardee:

Greenwich Barkada Philippines awarded Mr. Edwin Castillon of www.LakbayDiva.com for getting the highest Score of 95.75 among the winners.
Once again, The BCBA team congratulates the winners and the Sponsors for the undying support. Till next!

Photos Credit: Alvin Asayas Photography

With the partnership and cooperation of Insular Square Mall, Globe Telecommunications and Multiply.com, The Best Cebu Blogs 2012 Awards Night was a successful affair. Best Cebu Bloggers were named and acknowledged by the only Awarding Body in Cebu for Bloggers, the BCBA.


Without further ado, here are the winners.

Best Cebu Bloggers by Niche Winners ( They received Best Cebu Blogs Awards Trophy, Smartphone by Globe Telecommunication, Gift bag from Starbucks Philippines, Best Cebu Blogs Awards Token by PRWorks Vismin )

• Robert Manceilta Jr. of techbuzz.ph (Best Cebu Tech Blogger),
• Mary Angeli Bas of foodiecraft.com   (Best Cebu Food Blogger), 
• Gino Go of mynomadichabits.com (Best Cebu Personal and Travel Blogger), 
• Maria Patricia Rosario Zosa of onethirdpoundpatty.com (Best Cebu Fashion Blogger), 
• John Ross Castano of kernelscorner.blogspot.com (Best Cebu Events/Entertainment Blogger) and 
• Verge Gamotan of vergegamotan.com/blog/ (Best Cebu Photography Blogger)

Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2012 Prizes

The Top 10 Famous Cebu Bloggers: ( They received Heart Tea Milk Tea Gift Certificate worth 500.00,Gift Certificate worth 1000 by Multiply.com, Gift bag from Starbucks Philippines, Certificate of Recognition, Best Cebu Blogs Awards Token by PRWorks Vismin and Wristwatch by Timex Philippines (For top 3 Famous Bloggers) )

• Cindy Solon of from-seatosummit.blogspot.com (233 Likes) , 
• Marco Paulo Diala of lamikaayo.com (245 Likes), 
• Joyceren Miyah Genobaña of bigfoodforlife.blogspot.com ( 248 Likes) , 
• Carla Alferez of damselindopeness.blogspot.com ( 253 Likes) , 
• Marco Paulo Diala of philippinestreetfashion.com ( 272 Likes ), 
• Rabsin Dela Cruz of finlust.blogspot.com ( 432 Likes ) , 
• Robert Mancelita Jr. of techbuzz.ph ( 826 likes), 
• Herbert Kikoy of herbertkikoy.info ( 1,279 Likes) , 
• Jeanne Miraflor of food-diary.net ( 1,301), and 
• Engr. Moon Ray Lo of travelerscouch.blogspot.com ( 7,082 Likes)

Best Cebu Blogs Awards Committee. [R_L]  Bjornson Bernales, Geezelle Tapangan, Chanel Imperial and BCBA Founder, Mark M. Monta

Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2012 is also brought and supported by the following:

Timex Philippines Inc. | Buddies | GT Cosmetics | Diamond Suites & Residences Cebu | Orange Brutus | Heart tea Milk Tea | PR Works Vismin | Choi City Restaurant | Starbucks Philippines | Geiser Maclang

Alvin Asayas Photography | Event Photographers Cebu | Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. |

And Thank you so much to our Partner Bloggers:

Mark Monta of www.facecebu.net
Agnes Jimenez of www.empressofdrac.com
Bjorn Bernales of www.bjorncebuano.com
Jaysee Pingkian of www.jayseeblabs.me
Gezelle Tapangan of www.geemiz.com
Eden Villarba of www.chicinthetropics.com
Chanel Imperial of shankybaby.blogspot.com

Founded by Mark M. Monta, Best Cebu Blogs Awards is already in its 5th year of recognizing finest blogs of Cebuanos and Cebu based bloggers in seven different niches.

More photos on the event HERE.