Jerome Esperanza to share insights on building government websites with WordPress

iBuild.PH is proud to support the upcoming Manila WordPress Meetup on Saturday, July 12, 2025, to be held at YSPACES in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City. This event is officially organized by the WordPress Philippines Community, a volunteer-led group recognized under the global WordPress.org open-source initiative.

Our very own Jerome Esperanza, founder and lead consultant of iBuild.PH, will be the featured speaker for the meetup. His session, titled “Building WordPress Websites for the PH Government: Gotchas, Aha Moments, Lessons, Best Practices, Implementations, and Strategies,” will offer valuable insights gained from years of experience web designing, web development, and maintaining websites for various Philippine government agencies.

This talk is part of the meetup’s broader theme: “Building with WordPress: From Ideas to Impact.”

A sharing of real-world experience

Jerome’s presentation will walk participants through key takeaways and practical lessons from actual WordPress implementations in the public sector. Topics will include content management workflows, accessibility and compliance, dealing with procurement and policy constraints, working with non-technical teams, and ensuring security and performance.

This is especially relevant for developers, digital agencies, and freelancers looking to serve the public sector or improve how they approach large-scale or high-accountability WordPress projects.

Presentations and discussions will be conducted in a mix of English and Tagalog to accommodate a wide range of participants, including international attendees and local community members.

Event details

• Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
• Venue: YSPACES BGC, Taguig City
• Topic: Building with WordPress: From Ideas to Impact
• Speaker: Jerome Esperanza (iBuild.PH)
• Admission: Free
• Note: No walk-ins allowed. RSVP is required.
• RSVP link: https://www.meetup.com/manila-wordpress-meetup/events/308667057/

Important reminders for attendees

• Bring a valid government-issued ID (required for entry due to strict building security)
• Dress code: no sando, slippers, or shorts
• RSVP using your full name and photo on your Meetup.com profile
• Attendees will be initially added to a waitlist. Confirmation and venue instructions will be emailed by event volunteers
• Bring your own water bottle, a sweater or jacket (venue may be cold), and a laptop if joining any hands-on activities

Community support and collaboration

This meetup is made possible through the generous support of YSPACES, our official venue partner, and LevelUp Offshore Hiring, who is sponsoring snacks and refreshments. iBuild.PH extends its thanks to both organizations for supporting the WordPress community and local tech initiatives.

About WordPress Philippines

The WordPress Philippines Community is a volunteer-driven initiative dedicated to organizing meetups, workshops, and WordCamps to bring together users, developers, designers, bloggers, and business owners who rely on WordPress for their websites and businesses.

As part of its continued commitment to open-source development and digital knowledge-sharing, iBuild.PH actively supports community-led efforts and encourages professionals of all levels to participate.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced web designer and developer, you're welcome to join this vibrant, collaborative community.

For partnership inquiries, training, or consultations on WordPress development and support, visit www.ibuild.ph or get in touch with us directly.