Ruben Licera Jr
Ruben Batiancila Licera (born May 17, 1980) is a blogger,[1] digital marketer[2] and social media consultant[3] from Cebu Philippines.[4]
As a blogger, Licera is one of the Anti-Cybercrime Law advocates in Cebu.[5] He is active in social media-related discussions in Cebu.[6][7]
In 2013, he organized the first Social Media Influencers Summit (Philippines),[8] and is the front runner of Social Good Summit Cebu.[9] In 2014, he was awarded as the "Social Media Advocate" and the "Blogger of the Year" by Cebu Media Excellence Awards.[10][11][12]
Personal life[edit]
Ruben Licera is married to Iren Sangre-Licera, with whom he has two children.
Education[edit]
Licera graduated AB Journalism from University of the Visayas and Masters in Business Administration from Southwestern University (Philippines).
Career[edit]
He started his career as an advertising specialist for a manila-based advertising agency in 2002. In 2004, he was hired full-time as Marketing Specialist for International Advertising and Public relations for Cebu International Furniture and Furnishings Exhibition.[13][14][15][16][17]
Communities and non-profit organizations[edit]
Licera is involved in several communities and non-profit organizations:
Cebu Barter Community[18][19][edit]
In efforts of helping Filipinos, specially Cebuano's combat anxiety and provide other means to promote self-care, Ruben and his colleagues started Cebu Barter Community.[20][21]
Cebu Barter Community (CBC) got the local and national attention after it established itself as an independent online platforms for netizens to extend help to others who are in need.[22][23]
The said Facebook group is currently suspending its operations to support the governments action as Cebu City is under Enhanced Community Quaratine (ECQ) and its nearby cities in General Community Quarantien (GCQ) due to COVID-19 pandemic.[24]
Cebu Blogging Community[edit]
In 2014, Licera, together with Bjornson Bernales, Channel Imperial, Gay Aida Dumaguing and Mary Narvasa, started Cebu Blogging Community. With this organization, they have organized the Cebu Blogging Summit—an annual event where they showcase bloggers' experiences.
Google Developers Group (GDG) Cebu[edit]
Licera is the first Google Developers Group (GDG) Cebu - Community Manager. Through the community, Licera was able to organize the following events:
- GDG Devfest Cebu (2012, 2013, 2014)
- Google I/O Extended Cebu (2012, 2013, 2014)[25]
- Google MapUp Cebu[26]
- Software Freedom Day Cebu[27]
Licera had helped to organize the first GDG Devfest, Crisis Mapping on Typhoon Yolanda, and Cebu-Bohol Earthquake Situationer Crisis Mapping.
Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc.[edit]
Licera had served for more than 4 years, in different capacities, the southern Philippines blogging society Cebu Bloggers Society. During his term he had organized the following:
- Visayas Blogging Summit (2012)[28][29][30][31]
- Cebu Bloggers Awards (2013)[32]
- World Blogger's Day[33]
- Social Good Summit - Cebu[34]
- Social Media Day - Cebu[35]
Awards and Recognition[edit]
- "Communications Professional of the Year" - Bronze Awardee, International Business Awards (IBA) 2019 awarded in Vienna, Austria[36][37]
- "Social Media Advocate of the Year" (Cebu Media Excellence Awards 2014)[38][39][40]
- "Blogger of the Year" (Cebu Media Excellence Awards 2014)[41][42]
- "Lapu-Lapu Award" (2013) of for his exemplary leadership in blogging and tech communities in Cebu and conferred by the Cebu Bloggers Society.[43]
- "Notable Alumni" of University of the Visayas
- "Best Cebu Blog Awardee" (2009)[44]
See Also[edit]
- Ruben Licera Official Website
- Ruben Licera Facebook Page
- Ruben Licera LinkedIn Profile
- Ruben Licera Instagram Profile
- Ruben Licera Twitter Profile
- Ruben Licera Youtube Channel
- ESTRAT Digital Marketing Agency - Ruben Licera Profile
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ruben Licera, Jr.: in-demand speaker, blogger and Certified Technopreneur to talk in SGSummit Cebu".
- ↑ "Ruben Licera". WE LOVE NUMBERS.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Hootsuite University, Social Media Certification".
- ↑ "Digital Marketing Expert and Consultant - Cebu Philippines". Ruben Licera - Digital Marketing Consultant - Agency.
- ↑ http://www.interaksyon.com/article/50116/new-bill-on-cyber-libel-a-double-edged-sword-for-journalists
- ↑ "What's up with Social Media in Cebu for 2015?". 2015-10-24.
- ↑ "What's Happening in Filipino Citizen Media?". January 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Social media's influence on Filipinos". Rappler.
- ↑ http://archive.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2013/03/11/social-media-summit-cebu-march-16-272472
- ↑ "Globe announces Cebu Media Excellence Awards 2014 nominees". Cebu Daily News.
- ↑ "Globe announces winners of 3rd Cebu Media Excellence Awards".
- ↑ "Globe Media Excellence Awards - PRworks Online". PRworks Online. 27 December 2014.
- ↑ cebux (2007-07-01), Cebu X 2005 Coverage by RCTV, retrieved 2016-04-07
- ↑ cebux (2007-06-30), CEBU X 2008 AVP by Cebu Channel 28, retrieved 2016-04-07
- ↑ cebux (2007-07-01), Cebu X 2005 Video by DED, retrieved 2016-04-07
- ↑ "Cebu X 2008 Website Concept and Design AVP | TechOnVideo". Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ↑ CFIF Bulletin (PDF) http://www.furniturecebu.com/backoffice/catalogs/_uploads/f_20070530-095356_CFIFBulletinMarch-April07(compressed).pdf. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "CEBU BARTER Community". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "Log into Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ Cabrera, Marymil M. (2020-05-23). "Cars, condos, cakes or cellphones—anything goes! Barter buzz hits Cebu". Sunstar. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "CBC to Members: Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions to avoid bogus barters". INQUIRER.net. 2020-06-15. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "Netizen uses online barter group to offer blood donation". INQUIRER.net. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "CBC an avenue for parents to find laptops in preparation for kids' online learning". INQUIRER.net. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "Cebu Barter Community suspends barter operations". INQUIRER.net. 2020-06-20. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ https://developers.google.com/events/6335256539955200/
- ↑ http://www.rafi.org.ph/news-highlights/google-mapup/
- ↑ "Ruben Licera, Jr. to talk during Social Good Summit Cebu". September 20, 2012.
- ↑ "All Set for the 2nd Visayas Blogging Summit in Cebu". ExperienceNegros. November 23, 2011.
- ↑ News, Cebu Daily (November 26, 2011). "Bloggers to gather in Cebu today for summit". INQUIRER.net.
- ↑ "Negros bloggers to join Visayas summit". dumaguetemetropost.com.
- ↑ http://www.filipinobackpacker.com/2011/12/on-legs-drama-and-blogging-how-these.html
- ↑ News, Cebu Daily (February 27, 2013). "Cebu bloggers group celebrates 5 years, awards members, partners". INQUIRER.net.
- ↑ "A Big Applause to World Bloggers' Day – Cebu Team – Empress Content Writing & Digital Marketing Services".
- ↑ News, Cebu Daily (September 21, 2012). "Bloggers set social good summit". INQUIRER.net.
- ↑ "Cebu bloggers hold Social Media Day". INQUIRER.net. July 6, 2012.
- ↑ "PR Awards Category Winners | Stevie Awards". stevieawards.com. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ Company, ESTRAT Digital Marketing (2019-09-27). "Filipino Digital Marketing Expert CEO wins 2019 International Stevie® Awards". ESTRAT Digital Marketing. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "Globe announces Cebu Media Excellence Awards 2014 nominees". INQUIRER.net. September 23, 2014.
- ↑ https://www.globe.com.ph/press-room/winners-of-3rd-cebu-media-excellence-awards
- ↑ "Globe announces winners of 3rd Cebu Media Excellence Awards". www1.globe.com.ph. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ "Ruben Licera was named Blogger of the Year". gallery.sunstar.com.ph.
- ↑ "Haiyan, cybersex reports win 2014 awards". December 27, 2014.
- ↑ News, Cebu Daily (2013-02-27). "Cebu bloggers group celebrates 5 years, awards members, partners". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ↑ Author, BCBA. "Best Cebu Blogs Awards".
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