FAQ

ABOUT THE SITE

• What is MCPB?
  MCPB stands for My Cebu Photo Blog. It is a photo blog about the island province and city of Cebu in the Philippines.
• Why the lame site name?
  I don’t know. I thought it was cool when I created the site.
• Why blog about Cebu?
  Why not? A lot of things are happening in Cebu. Cebu has A LOT to offer.
• What is the difference between a blog and a photoblog?
  A blog is an online journal. Blogs may also contain pictures. Photoblogs are just exaggerated versions of blogs.
• What was the inspiration for MCPB?
  I have no idea.
• Aside from showing photos, what else has MCPB done?
  Well, uhmmm, let’s see. Uhmmm, I’m not sure.
• Are site hits redeemable?
  Sadly, they aren’t.
• What happens when you reach 1 million hits?
  Nothing happens.

ABOUT THE SITE OWNER

• Who owns/maintains MCPB?
  The site is owned and solely maintained by Leylander.
• How can I contact you?
  You can email me – leylander [at] yahoo [dot] com [dot] ph.
• When did you start photo blogging?
  I started blogging November of 2006.
• Do you have a life outside MCPB?
  Yeah. I think so.
• How often do you update MCPB?
  It depends. If I have materials to post, I can and will post every day.
• Are you a professional photographer?
  I wish!
• Where do you get all your information?
  I am a member of SSC Cebu. I also read the papers.
• Do you have a Flickr account?
  Yeah. Flickr, actually, is the host of the photos in MCPB. That means I upload the photos there so that you can see them in MCPB.
• What do you get out of this?
  Uhmmm, nothing. It’s all for Cebu.
• How long will this photoblogging last?
  I’m not sure. I might lose interest this afternoon.
• Why don’t you use AdSense?
  I hate ads. And spammers.
• Why not make it www.mycebuphotoblog.com?
  Well, I’d have to pay to get a .com. That’s like not part of my top life priorities right now. So, please be patient.
• Why not blogspot?
  Blogspot has freaky themes.
• Do you have other blogs?
  I have a personal blog and a blog where I post the pictures that I personally like (which I took).
• Do you know other Cebuano bloggers?
  Yes. I personally know a couple of them.
• Why do you work alone?
  Because it’s easier. Also, the other guys are so busy with their own blogs.

ABOUT SATCHMO

• What/Who is SATCHMO?
  Satchmo is a toy cow. He is the official mascot of MCPB.
• Why is SATCHMO travelling?
  I have no idea. Just for kicks, I guess? No. He’s travelling because he wants to conquer the world.
• Who are SATCHMO’s hosts?
  Satchmo’s hosts are readers of MCPB who have time (and patience) to kill to show him round town.
• When will SATCHMO come home?
  He will be home hopefully by November.
• Is SATCHMO the official mascot of MCPB?
  Yeah. I already mentioned it.
• What is the cow’s gender?
  He is a guy cow.
• Who is Lucille aka Lucy?
  Lucille aka Lucy is Satchmo’s partner. She is a female kangaroo from down undah.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHS

• Who owns the photographs in this photoblog?
  I own the photographs posted here. Unless of course indicated that they are not mine.
• How can I get an original copy of a photo?
  Just email me and I’ll look for the photos.
• What type of camera are you using?
  I’m using a Kodak digital camera which was given to me by the readers of MCPB. Thanks all, guys!
• Why aren’t your shots nice?
  Uhmm, I don’t know. I’m not a professional.

ABOUT THE USER

• How can I access MCPB?
  Just type http://mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com (do not place www and don’t forget .wordpress before the .com)
• Why can’t I access MCPB?
  It’s either you don’t have a connection, or the wordpress server is down or your IT has blocked MCPB or I’ve deleted the site altogether.
• Who can leave comments?
  Anyone can leave comments.
• How do I leave a comment?
  Go to the end of the post and write you comments (in that box) then press ‘Done’.
• Why are my comments not showing up?
  It’s either you laced your comment with links which are read as SPAM by wordpress or your comments are so bad that I’d have to delete them.
• Can I contribute photos and articles?
  Sure! Send them in!
• Why do I have a freaky headshot when I post comments?
  They’re automatic headshots. They’re generated by wordpress.
• How can I have a headshot of my choice?
  If you want to see your face there, create a wordpress account and upload your own photo.
• How can I find the latest updates (comments and posts)?
  Just go to the ‘Latest Comments’ and ‘Latest Posts’ section of the blog.
• How can I be a ‘BISDAK ABROAD?
  If you are a Cebuano living/studying/working abroad, contact me. Just make sure you have lots of photos (of yourself) to share.
• How can I bookmark the site?
  While on the site, click on Favorites then press ‘Add to Favorites’. The link should appear in your Fave list.
• Can I invite you to cover an event?
  What? Free food?

ABOUT SITE NAVIGATION

• How can I read the complete post?
  Just click on the ‘Read the rest of this entry »’ link and you will be directed to the full post.
• What does the ‘Read the rest of this entry »’ link do?
  The link will take you to the full entry.
• What does the HOME link do?
  The link will take you to the very main page of the blog. The main page contains the ‘latest post’ as well as all other important links.
• What does the ABOUT link do?
  The ABOUT link talks about what this photoblog is all about.
• What does the SINULOG link do?
  The link will take you to the page where info about the Sinulog Festival can be seen.
• What does the CEBU link do?
  The link will take you to the page where basic information about Cebu can be seen.
• What does the SATCHMO link do?
  The SATCHMO link will take you to Satchmo’s page. It will also take you to the page where he is with friends.
• What does the BISDAKS ABROAD link do?
  The link will show you some proud Bisdaks who are now working outside the country.
• What does the CONTACT link do?
  This link will will take you to the page where you can leave Leylander a short note.
• What does the SUPER BISDAK link do?
  The SUPER BISDAK link will take you to the page where popular Bisdaks are honored and given importance.
• What does the SEARCH box do?
  If you are looking for a particular post, key in a few words which would describe the post in the search box.
• What exactly does your Creative Commons License do?
  It means that anyone caught using the photos without my permission will be PUNISHED ed gein style.
• What are the items under NEW, BAI!?
  There are the new posts / updates.
• What are the items under ISTORYA, BAI!?
  These are the latest comments.
• What are the items under MOST READ, BAI!?
  These are the most read posts.
• What are the items under SPECIAL FEATURES, BAI!?
  This is the list of all existing pages of MCPB.
• What are the items under EXPERIENCE CEBU?
  These are links to all posts categorically arranged by place.
• What are the items under AWESOME CEBU SITES?
  Some links about Cebu.
• What are the items under BISDAK BLOG RING?
  Links to blogs authored by me.
• What are the items under CEBU LINKS?
  Links to Cebu City and Province sites.
• What are the items under CEBU NEWS?
  Links to Cebu publications sites.
• What are the items under ESSENTIAL CEBU BLOGS?
  Links to important Cebu blogs.
• What are the items under FRIENDS OF MCPB?
  Links to blogs of MCPB friends and readers.
• What are the items under PEOPLE I READ?
  Links to some of Leylander’s fave blogs.
• What does the MGA MINGLABAY (archive) links do?
  Links to past posts arranged by month.
• What are KEYWORDS?
  Entries are automatically arranged by keywords.
• How do I remove my comments?
  All comments are permament. Unless they’re very disturbing and psychotic.
• How do I remove MCPB from my favorites?
  Click on Favorites and right-click on MCPB. Then press Delete.
• Can I chat here?
  That’won’t be a bit of a problem.
• Can I greet my friends here?
  Why not? Go ahead.
• Can I find a life partner here?
  Uhhmm. I’m not sure about this one…