The decision of the judges, who will be selected from persons from within and outside the Philippine Blogging Community renown in their particular field of expertise, is final and will be based on the following criteria (unless otherwise stated as in the case of the Special Awards Division - categories like Blog of Year Award is determined by vote whereas the other categories are evaluated by a panel of judges):

Criteria for Judging the Best Blog Division

Content - 80%
The post itself and all its totality from the headline to the manner and style of writing is considered. Content and how the content was presented is critical. It is the total package, from the headline to the grammar and even to the effective use of images and sound, that is considered. Content for content sake is not enough it must be told in a manner that effectively conveys the idea and leaves an imprint in the readers’ mind.

Design and Usability - 20%
This refers to aesthetic and usability features of the blog. Not only should it look pretty but it should also be functional and stress free to navigate within. Is it pretty and user-friendly.

Criteria for Judging the Best Blog Post Division

Content - 100%
The post itself and all its totality from the headline to the manner and style of writing is considered. Content and how the content was presented is critical. It is the total package, from the healine to the grammar and even to the effective use of images and sound, that is considered. Content for content sake is not enough it must be told in a manner that effectively conveys the idea and leaves an imprint in the readers’ mind.