Ulog 001 : Promoting "Steemit" the old-fashioned way in Manila, Philippines

I don't know about you, but for me, this platform is a God-sent, touching everyone's lives in ways more than anyone could've imagined from those times that we've registered and became Steemians. Although it took some time to get to where we are now, excluding of course our investors and some of our members who for one way or another have had it easier than most, majority are now enjoying the results of their hardwork.

Well, let's just say generally, for most of us who i hope think like this. "Shout it out and share the blessing."

One reason that Steemit Philippines was created was to reach out to those in need here in the Philippines, that there is a platform where anyone who blogs can be rewarded, earn extra income, though it may not be immediate, that it may need an extra mile but with perseverance and diligence, the result can be very promising.

Any Steemian can be an ambassador if he/she wants to. It is one's choice.

No title, no recognition, no returns, no expectations.

@dreamiely and @rafasays during an Art Fest in Megamall, Manila last May.

Anyone who have faith in the platform can do this, and I find that it comes NATURALLY. I get asked a few times if it is a kind of a NETWORKING, well, I can't blame people for asking as a platform like Steemit is unheard of still. But we will get there.

The neighbourhood

Excluding my family who have ghost accounts, I gave up. But around my neighbourhood, there are a FEW. Examples would be the choir in our church as they sing beautifully or the church itself for their fundraising efforts. Contacts have been made so will need to follow that up.

In the Philippines, street vendors abound selling fruits and vegetables with their carts. They don't go around but rather positioned their carts beside residential buildings, a few blocks from the main market. In a way, this helps families significantly when in need of just few pieces of carrots, potatoes, and other stuff, enough to cook one meal. There's no need to go further when needing just one piece of onions. People living in condominiums only need to go outside and voila!

A close-up of one of the carts outside our place.

Actually, I took this shot to demonstrate what to blog with a photo accompaniment, just a sample to show the vendor as she was asking what she can blog about. As it was raining, the whole cart was covered initially and I couldn't take a picture of the vendor. Those vegetables came from Pangasinan, few hours North of Manila, where most of the commercialised vegetables that are being sold in Manila came from.

These small businesses still pay tax and with regards to their earnings per day, $5-10 is already a lot. I hope there's more but if I were them, I will blog for extra money as selling those day after day, rain or shine, I have the time in the world to blog. Although not easy, it can be learnt.

As a curator for @bayanihan, I wouldn't mind reading their stories. Real life stories. Perhaps they can get lucky.

I think these were for a stew (Nilagang butu-buto po).

Ready to promote Steemit?

All images are mine, taken with my Samsung Galaxy S7.