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I’ve been very busy as of late, and I had intended to complete my list of The Top 10 emerging influential blogs much earlier than today, but in any case, here’s the completed list.

I already made the first three entries a few weeks ago,

1. Filipino Voices

2. Mon Casiple

3. New Philippine Revolution

and in that post I had one criteria in mind, socio-political blogs. No disrespect to other blogs out there, I’m sure my list is going to have holes because this list is quite focused. If I could, I would have quite a few in the list, but since 10 is the cut off, there are bound to be those that are much more deserving, if only they were political in nature.

Without further ado

4. Ed Panlilio, I’m actually thankful I have waited this long to complete my list, Ed Panlilio has only been blogging for about a week, and already I can see the potential that is there, the message of hope that he brings, that of change, that of grassroots effort to bring down the old politics, and an inside look at one of the more famous governors of today.

5. Jun Lozadaopposit, whether we like the guy or not, I’m neutral when it comes to Jun Lozada, he may still bring that influence, even if there are those who totally disagrees with his actions. His first post garnered a flood of comments, and if he continues to be relevant by writing about a wider variety of issues, I’m sure he will still have that loyal following. He can be divisive at times, but that does not make him less influential in my opinion.

6. Opposite of Apathy, a group of younger politicians, this is a blog to watch. If they can bring out something other than propaganda for their own political aspirations, then I am in. In any case, whether they promote themselves rather than the solutions to the issues, influence will still be there. If they can update even with their busy schedules.

7. Mount Balatucan, I don’t know who this guy is, but this is some of the best in depth coverage that I’ve seen in a long while. Not only is the information he provides timely, complete, and thoughtful, many broadsheets just don’t cover some of the topics he writes about.

8. Ding Gagelonia, a fellow Filipino Voices blogger, he has only been writing for one week with us, and already he has been one of our best contributors on the blog. He is a seasoned veteran, and with the prolific nature of his writing, we can be treated to some nice old fashioned journalistic writing, only in a blog.

9. Lester Cavestany, yet another Filipino Voices blogger, call me biased, and you would be right, but why would you think I invited this guy to collaborate with us if not for the analysis and opinion he brings to the table. He is young, refreshing, and passionate about his homeland, sort of like another version of me.

10. Vera Files, a group of veteran reporters, bringing with them their experience and professionalism. This is yet another inside look at the brave journalists in media, without fear, reporting what they know, and what they are passionate about. I know this group will be influential.

And that’s my list, I apologize to those that did not make my list, again, due to limitations in the number of blogs to nominate, my own discretion on only choosing socio-political blogs, and the rule that blogs must have been created no earlier than July 2007, it was quite a thoughtful task, trust me.

I may come up with an honorable mention list, which I hope will acknowledge the blogs that I know will be influential, and the blogs that I frequent often. This includes of course, Mica, Visit Sagada, and others.

tags: blogging