Digital Filipino Club visits Azalea Residences Baguio
The Digital Filipino Club recently had their Baguio out of town workshop and I had the awesome privilege to have an inside look on a typical workshop they provide for their members.
I also had a chance to get to know awesome bloggers that came along with the Club. Although it was a tiring trip on the car, being in great company made up for the minor discomfort.
Azalea Residences
Our hosts in Baguio was Azalea Residences, a newly opened private haven in Baguio catering to families, couple retreats and for business workshops and team meetings.
Their exclusive suites were spacious and looked very much like high end condo units. They were also very clean and well equipped with everything a typical family would need in a stay there. You can cook meals and they even had a microwave for quick meals for midnight supper.
Their lobby was simple and clean, and manned by courteous and friendly staff. Beside the lobby was a cozy lounge called 8 degrees, which I found to be an interesting name.
Here are photos on Azalea Residences 
Workshop Learnings
The next day, we had the Digital Filipino Workshops. Day 1 focused on the different internet business models while the second morning was about the science behind digital influence.
I learned many things but here are 10 epic ideas from the workshops
- The Philippines has a young population and we need to adjust our business models to cater to them because very soon, they will drive the economy with their purchasing power.
- The Youth is the Free Generation, i.e. they expect things fast and free (at least online) so your business should definitely have a free component while you provide higher value products and services beyond the useful free content.
- Your readers/customers seek significance and the sense of belonging. Give them that and your business will prosper.
- Give your community and audience the opportunity to define your brand and business.
- Work with influencers in your niche and industry.
- We buy with emotion and justify with logic. Appeal therefore to both.
- Content marketing is all about providing epic and useful content; content that informs, inspires and that promotes positive actions.
- Understand your customer. Really, Really, Really understand them from all angles.
- Make your value proposition compelling.
- Social Media is all about relationship building. Build and cultivate your relationships.
Tour of Azalea Residences
After the 1st day morning workshop, we were toured by the manager of Azalea Residences around the hotel rooms and facilities
Notable things about Azalea Residences:
1) They have a playground outside for kids. Truly children friendly.
2) They have tent facility outside where you can hold different functions, whether business or family related. It can house 250 people.
3) They have a Vacation club wherein for a lifetime membership of P220,000, you can stay there for free 7 days a year! If you’re a frequent Baguio visitor, that fee is a steal I think Plus, there are plans for Azalea Residences in Boracay. Yes, even though the places begin with B, they are A+ destinations.
4) They have CCTV cameras all over the place and roving personnel at every floor to make sure everything is secured.
So if you’re heading out to Baguio anytime soon, check out this remarkable accommodation. If you’re a Baguio newbie, and want to explore it with a trusted guide, the hotel offers personalized tours.
You can see their room rates and reserve your rooms online with instant confirmation
Also, drop by their Facebook Page to see photos and raving reviews from previous guests. Don’t forget to like it!
Here are more photos of Azalea Residences
Chilling with the Bloggers
It was fun to get to know the bloggers that came along to the Workshop: Jinkee Umali, Cha Sy, Mac Vasquez, JayL Aquino, and the associates of Ms. Janette: Randolph Rovino and Heidi Kleiber.
Here are some places we visited and ate at
Once again, special thank you to Ms. Janette Toral of The Digital Filipino Club for inviting bloggers like me to join. Thank you also to Azalea Residences for the awesome accommodation and props to my fellow bloggers and to the Digital Filipino Club for making it a a great learning and fun experience
I want to go there too. Very nice place.
GamesAdmirer recently posted..Luigi Is a Ghost Buster in Luigi’s Mansion
that was a nice place to stay when in Baguio, i have not tried the place yet, i’ll see to it that we will avail of its comfortable lodging next time we go there
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These are great activities for a group. My hometown is Baguio though now based in Manila and I have yet to check the place.
Franc Ramon recently posted..Gloomy Month of June
Wow!! What a very beautiful city, We should have been here if our flight to Manila was not cancelled
Herbert recently posted..Military Loans for Armed Forces Personnel
reminded me of a team who got robbed at azalea. but it’s really a nice place to stay!
Thank you for joining us in Baguio Argee.
Janette Toral recently posted..Getting the MetaFit exercise as part of daily routine
Lots of good things about Azalea Residences especially the place and accommodation. I wish I live in a place like that.
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It is good to know that there is a community like the Digital Filipino club who shares workshop for e-commerce and digital marketing.
jem alvarado recently posted..Comment on The Three-year-old Toddler Learning by Airra Pingol
I think Azalea Residences is just superb in many aspects. Glad you guys conducted the event there.
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Oops! I just got to correct that slip of the keyboard thing – “Residences are just superb…” i meant ^^
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isdang sisig! I wonder how it tastes.
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Gusto ko yan. modern minimalist design ng house. but with green enviro style
wow worldclass ang dating, so beautiful lalo na ang pagka-architectural structure nia
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Wow! ang ganda naman ng lugar! so nice to stay there! Looks so cool and comfortable!
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Nice! I’ve read so many good reviews about Azalea. Makapunta nga diyan!
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Just another great community on the making. Our real estate industry is booming. God Bless Philippines!
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i’m glad you had a great time.. kaso since my friends had a very traumatic experience there i’d rather not visit it na lang..
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Thanks for cascading to us your learnings from the workshop. Azalea Residences looks like a great place to stay in, will definitely check this out.;)
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looks very classy.
ganda tingnan ng interiors ng rooms. beautiful wood details sa kitchen.
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I would love to bring my family to the Azalea Residences. Thanks to your article, Argee, I am now considering bringing them there on December. The pictures show comfortable, clean, and cozy rooms. Good thing you wrote about the workshop you attended and summarized the epic ideas you learned from it. Now, those of us who were unfortunate not to attend it can also learn from it. More power to you, the Azalea Residences, and the organizers of the Digital E-Commerce workshop!
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You’re lucky to experience living in Azalea Residences. I heard a lot of DFC members enjoyed the place and learned more in Digital E-commerce workshop. Hope to experience one someday.
Baguio is always a favorite destination and one of the good places we have. wish I can go back there again and visit my friends. Nice to know there are additional attraction like Azalea.
i miss being in baguio
Lakwatserong Unggoy recently posted..Charlie’s Grind and Grill
I hope i can have a project like that in the future.
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looks like it was a really educational and enjoyable trip. thanks for sharing those insights.
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Azalea Residences looks nice and affordable. I mean, for the amenities and service they got, it’s really value for money.
RonLeyba recently posted..8 Basic Camera Shots for Photography Amateurs
The place looks nice from the outside but the room seemed lacking in my opinion. Or was that a standard room lang kasi?
Sayang, sana I could go back to Baguio soon.
TRIPPING such as this is interesting
more so if you are with fellow bloggers.
You ought to share ideas right there and then,
have fun and enjoy each others company.
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woooh that’s a great promotion for azalea after the bad incident with mega magazine team
nice review. kakamiss mag-baguio
Its the second entry I’ve read about the same venue and event. ^_^
And I miss Baguio all of a sudden.
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