Mr. WordPress in Davao
Matt Mullenweg, creator of this fantastic blogging software that powers AngDabawenyo.com, is in town for WordCamp. He arrived yesterday all the way from San Francisco via Manila, and will stay up to Friday. Even after such a long flight, he was up for a little stroll, so I took him around People’s Park.
At first, he was quite soft-spoken and seems very humble for a man of his standing. At least on the Internet, he is one of the most influential and easily-recognizable personalities around. It is good to know people like Matt — inspires a desire to reach out for the stars and yet stay grounded.
I asked him if he had any preconceived notions of Davao City. You see, I was surprised that he (nor his colleagues at Automattic.com) never asked me about security concerns. When I invited Matt to attend WordCamp in Manila and in Davao, the invitation was accepted without any apparent qualms.
Matt said some people actually did tell him that he might need a security team while in Davao! But he said he had checked it out. I guess he decided there was no risk. Good thing he’s here to find out for himself that Davao really is a progressive and peaceful city.
Here’s a photo of us having dinner with Matt — Bob & Feyma Martin, Ted Padova, Rodney Jao and Chattee Lara. We were at Ranchero Grill to treat Matt to barbecue Davao-style.
September 4th, 2008 at 9:05 am
WOW! Kiniklig ako.
September 4th, 2008 at 10:09 am
This is really WOW! I didn’t that someone as great as him would pay a visit here.
I really hate myself for not being available to attend the Wordcamp in Manila.
Just hope you will make a summary post about the highlights.
I will be waiting…
September 5th, 2008 at 1:02 am
it was really a great time being with matt mullenweg discussing the renowned blogging platform of choice “wordpress” it was great we had a photshop… heheheh.. cheers
September 5th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
hello sir blogie.. it was nice meeting Mr. Wordcamp. hihi.. and the Davao WordCamp is a huge success.. ulaw lang mag inter inter.. first time nako mag join sa event tapos dili ko wordpress user. haha actually na invite lang ko by tina so i hop in!..hihihi.. anyway, it was fun.
September 5th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I enjoyed the open forum. It’s just awesome to listen to him talk about wordpress and his other passions. Salamat Blogie and company for making it possible. Davao folks is lucky to have a hard working guys like you. I really appreciate your efforts goodluck to the main event!
September 6th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I enjoyed the event specially the open forum and have heard of some of the current projects that they are working on like Wordpress 2.7 and some cool plugins. I commend Blogie for bringing Matt to Davao (first) before the main event. Ayos ka Blogie!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Blogie, you are a gift to Davao’s IT industry! Thanks for all your hard work! Is there a way I can interview you?
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