Ondoy Donation of Relief Goods

Sunday, September 27, 2009 dfg 1 Comments

Unlike what we have been seeing on the news, some of us were lucky enough to be spared by Ondoy. So instead of sitting around doing nothing about it, why don't you open your closet or kitchen cabinet and sift through your those things that you don't need or want. Then tomorrow, go to the nearest place where you can leave your donations. Below, you will find some links of places where you can leave your donations. My brother also wrote a couple of tips for sorting your donations.

Places to donate relief goods:

• Online Database of Places to Donate Relief Goods
• Locations to send donations
  
• Ondoy Donation Drop-off Points & Pick-Up Routes
  

Tips for sorting your Donations:

• If you have not worn a piece of clothing for 6 months or 1 year, consider donating
• If you do not have a box, tie up fold your clothes for donation and tie it up instead for easy transfer and storage
• Label your pile/box with size and gender (ie. Male-Large/XL)
• Select your preferred receiving party who will distribute/allocate your blessings

Other important links:

• Ondoy Manila Google Page
  

Big Time Winner with Smart

Saturday, September 26, 2009 dfg 14 Comments

Be the next Big Time Winner with Smart's BigTym Buddy Promo. For just P15, you get a chance to Win P500,000 in the daily draw, P1,000,000 in the monthly draws and P5,000,000 in the Grand draw. And the best thing about this promo is that you get 15 texts to any Smart user valid for 1 day for every entry.



Promo Requirements:

• Be a SMART Buddy or SMART Gold subscriber

Promo Mechanics:

1. Text BIG to 2332 to give you points to download free content, and entitle you to earn raffle entries for the daily, monthly & grand draws
2. Every text message, which costs P15.00, will give you
• 15 free texts to any Smart user which is valid for 1 day
• 15 points to download free content
  
• 15 raffle entries to the raffle draws
3. Follow the SMS instruction to register
4. Check your current entries by texting ENTRIES to 2332 (P2.50/text)
5. View complete promo mechanics

Promo Period: September 11 - December 9, 2009

Promo Prize:

• Grand Draw - P5,000,000 (now that's a lot of zeros)
• Monthly Draw - P1,000,000 EACH month (October, November & December)
• Daily Draw - P500,000 per day starting September 11 - December 9, 2009

Upside:

• You get 15 texts to any Smart user which is valid for 1 day for every text entry
• You can win more than once in the monthly draws but only once in the daily draws
  
• HUGE CASH Prizes
• You can download content using your points
  

Downside:

• None
  

For more information, log on to smart.com.ph/bigtym

Solo Poster Making Contest

Saturday, September 26, 2009 dfg 1 Comments

Release the inner-creativity in you in Solo's Poster Making Contest. First thing you need to do is purchase any Old Manila item from Solo. After that, partner up with a model or a graphic artist to create your poster that embodies the vintage look and feel of Solo. Winners get to receive P8,000 CASH, P8,000 in Solo Gift Certificates and a Casio G-Shock from Time Depot each.


Contest Requirements:

• Male or Female, at least 18 years old and residing in the Philippines
• Contestant can be an individual or a team which consist of a model and a graphic artist/stylist
• Model must not have a modeling/endorsement contract with a clothing line or competing label
• Buy any Old Manila item from Solo

Contest Mechanics:

1. Complete the Registration Form on www.solo.com.ph/postermaking
2. Photo Guidelines
• Model must be wearing an Old Manila item
• You may mix other pieces of clothing, but with no apparent/visible/noticeable branding
• Encouraged to accessorize
• Innovation/Alteration is allowed but the majority of the print should stay intact.
• Props to show personality is allowed
3. Image Guidelines
• 450 x 573 pixels, RGB format
• At least 72 DPI Resolution
• JPEG File
• One or several of the supplied design element must be part of your submission
• Must be in tune with the Solo's theme: Vintage look and feel
• Embed the Solo logo and “Discover You.” slogan in your poster entry
4. Only one (1) entry per multiply address will be allowed
5. Judging Criteria
• 40% Voter's Choice
• 60% Solo's Choice
  
• 10% Photogenic
  
• 20% Creativity
• 20% Styling
• 10% Layout
6. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: September 1 - November 30, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Model for Winning Male Poster
• P8,000 in CASH
• P8,000 in Solo Gift Certificates
• Casio G-Shock from Time Depot
• Graphic Designer for Winning Male Poster
• P8,000 in CASH
• P8,000 in Solo Gift Certificates
• Casio G-Shock from Time Depot
• Model for Winning Female Poster
• P8,000 in CASH
• P8,000 in Solo Gift Certificates
• Casio G-Shock from Time Depot
• Graphic Designer for Winning Female Poster
• P8,000 in CASH
• P8,000 in Solo Gift Certificates
• Casio G-Shock from Time Depot
• Winning submission will be featured in Solo in store wall photos nationwide and on the Solo website

Upside:

• You can win both prizes for winning model and winning graphic artist/stylist
• Multiple entries allowed
• Online submission
• Only 1 entry as of writing this post
• Great prizes
  
• "Elite Garments International shall shoulder the 20% tax issued for prizes exceeding P10,000."

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to solo.com.ph

Blog a Theatrical Play

Saturday, September 26, 2009 dfg 1 Comments

For a change, go and watch one of the theatrical plays currently running in Metro Manila. Not only will you be supporting Philippine theater, but you also get a chance to Win a Sony Ericsson C903 Cyber-shot phone, Astoria GC, or The Lost Symbol hardbound book by simply blogging about the play.

Contest Requirements:

• Watch any or all of the six plays currently running in Manila: Trumpets' NOAH, Dulaang UP's Amphitryon, PETA's Ismael at Isabel, Tanghalang Pilipino's Madonna Brava ng Mindanao, Tanghalang Ateneo's Metamorphoses and Atlantis Productions' Spring Awakening

Contest Mechanics:

1. Blog at least one of the plays in English or Filipino
2. Judging Criteria
• Quality of insight and clarity of expression--how compelling your views are
  
• How well you express your views
  
3. After posting your entry, leave a link/URL of your post on the contest page
4. For Multiply users, leave a link on Gibbscadiz's Multiply site
5. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: Now until October 19, 2009

Contest Prize:

• First Prize - Sony Ericsson C903 Cyber-shot phone
• 2nd Prize - Astoria Plaza gift certificate entitling the winner to overnight accommodations for two persons at a one-bedroom suite, with free breakfast. The GC is good until November 3, 2009
• 3rd Prize - Brand-new hardbound edition of Dan Brown's latest blockbuster novel, The Lost Symbol
• Honorable mentions - there might be prizes like the last contest
  

Upside:

• Only 5 entries have entered as of writing this post
  
• Great prizes
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to gibbscadiz.blogspot.com

Lundag Kuneho Photo Contest

Saturday, September 26, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

Are you a student living and/or studying in Muntinlupa, Las Pinas, or Paranaque area? Then you should join Lundag Kuneho Photo Contest. Simply take a creative photograph of a Filipino artist and/or their work. This will be a chance for you to get to know our very own Filipino artist and Win CASH prizes along the way.



Contest Requirements:

• Open to all high school, university, and college level students
• Students must be either be studying or living in the Muntinlupa, Las Pinas, or Paranaque area
• P200 registration fee
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Take a photograph featuring a Filipino artist and/or their work. The artist must be one who has helped shape the nation with their art.
2. Download the application form (waiver form)
   
3. Complete application form and email to kuhanin@lundagkuneho.com
4. You shall be contacted by Lundagkuneho via email informing the bank account details where you need to pay the registration fee of P200. This should be paid a few days before or after submitting the application form. Both the registration fee and application form serve as confirmation of participating in the contest.
5. Photo Guidelines
• At least 300 dpi and have 4x6 dimensions
• The following information must be included with the photographs submitted: shutter speed, aperture, ISO rating, and camera used
• Photos must be compressed to a RAR or ZIP file
• Each photo should have a caption
6. Contestants may send a maximum of THREE photographs of their chosen artist. They can only feature one Filipino artist.
7. Entries must be submitted on or before the time period of November 6-10, 2009 to kuhanin@lundagkuneho.com.
   
8. LUNDAGKUNEHO will hold an exhibit of the semifinalists’ work at the Village Art Gallery from December 2009 to January 2010. During this exhibit, viewers can vote for their favorite work.
   
9. Judging Criteria
• 50% Votes
• 50% Judges assessment
  
• 30% Technique
• 30% Originality
• 40% Creativity
10. View complete contest mechanics
    
    

Contest Period: November 6 - 10, 2009

Contest Prize:

• 1st Place - P5,000
• 2nd Place - P3,000
• 3rd Place - P1,000
  

Upside:

• CASH prize
• Open only to students
• You have an excuse to meet and photograph your favorite artists
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• P200 registration fee

For more information, log on to lundagkuneho.com

Can you hear The Echo?

Saturday, September 26, 2009 dfg 3 Comments

Now here is a movie that will get your heart pumping. NO! Not that kind of movie! I'm talking about The Echo by our very own Yam Laranas. It's the 1st Hollywood remake of a Pinoy Blockbuster Horror movie, Sigaw. I had the privilege of watching the movie premiere with a few of my fellow bloggers. And thanks to SM, I got hold of 2 extra movie tickets which I gave away to the first to Re-Tweet on Twitter.



Although I never saw the original movie Sigaw, I must say I am quite tempted to watch it to see the similarities and differences. But based from the trailer of Sigaw, some of the shots and scenes bore a distinct resemblance to the remake which made the movie quite predictable.


I don't want to ruin the movie for you so I'll just give you some random points about the movie:

• Iza Calzado played as the restless spirit of a battered wife.
• Expect the first part of the movie to be a bit dragging at first as Yam Lanaras tries to set the mood of the film. Just hold on a little longer and you're going to find yourself crawling under your seat.
• This horror film is rated PG-13
• Regular run starts on September 30, 2009

Smart Bro B FREE DAY

Monday, September 21, 2009 dfg 2 Comments

I was one of the bloggers invited to Smart Bro's B FREE DAY for UAAP and NCAA High School and College students. With me, was my GF's younger sister who is currently enrolled in DLSU. As advertised, we both received our FREE Smart Bro Plug-it. She got the LIMITED EDITION UAAP and NCAA Plug-it with the DLSU design while I got a white one without a design (since I was part of the press).



Although we didn't get to eat the FREE breakfast, since we arrived around 10AM, we were more than overwhelmed by the FREE activities lined up. There were booths around the venue where you could play for prizes, have a back massage, take your barkada photos, play online games, and much more. A FREE ride on the Ferris wheel will give you an overlooking view of the entire venue.

Enter to get your FREE LIMITED EDITION UAAP and NCAA Plug-it

High in the sky

No luck here

No luck here either

Inside the tent, you will find major PC brands like Acer, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, Neo and Toshiba, which have bundled Smart Bro in some of their latest models. We joined Acer's mini trivia game where you need to answer a trivia question for a chance to Win Acer goodies. We both got the right answers. I ended up with an Acer ballpen and my GF's sister ended up with an internet phone.

Another popular section of “B FREE” event was the stage where everyone were entertained by the performances by Pep squads of different colleges and popular bands like Spongecola, Hale, and Sandwich.

DJs Tony Toni, Slick Rick and Sam YG

Korean Film Festival 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

There is more to Korea than the song "Nobody but You" and the soap "Boys Before Flowers." Watch Seven best films from Korea for FREE in Korean Film Festival 2009. Catch it at Shangri-La Cineplex on September 23 - 29, 2009. Again, admission to the screenings is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis so better get there at least 1 hour before screening time.



Promo Mechanics:

1. Visit pinoyfilm.com for Movie Schedule and synopsis
   
2. Go to Shangrila-La Plaza
3. Rush to Shang Cineplex and get your tickets for FREE! (1st come 1st served)
4. Enjoy the movie!

Promo Period: September 23 -29, 2009

Promo Prize: FREE KOREAN FILMS


Upside:

• It's absolutely FREE

Downside:

• You need to be there early to get a ticket
  

For more information call Shang Cineplex at 633-7851
Or visit pinoyfilm.com

FREE PC Repair

Monday, September 21, 2009 dfg 3 Comments

Have your computers checked and fixed for FREE on OneWebDay (OWD), September 22, 2009, at Mall of Asia Music Hall. SulitTech PC Tech and Sulit members with technical knowledge have volunteered themselves to help fix your PC/laptop at no cost whatsoever. As you wait for your PC to get fixed, you may participate in the activities of the day. Also, volunteers and sponsors are most welcome in this event.



Promo Mechanics:

1. Log on to the FREE PC Repair thread of Sulit.com.ph and leave a reply of your intent to have your computer repaired (this step is optional)
2. Bring your laptop on OneWebDay (OWD), September 22, 2009, at Mall of Asia Music Hall for your FREE PC/Laptop repair
   
• Only Licensed, Open-Source, and Freeware Softwares will be allowed for use
• No repairs involving the use of "Soldering Irons"
3. View complete mechanics
   

Promo Period: September 22, 2009 (10AM - 5PM) Mall of Asia Music Hall

Promo Prize:

• FREE PC Repair

Upside:

• You may join the activities of the day as you wait for your computer to be repaired
  

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to Sulit.com.ph

NEW Red Ribbon Products

Sunday, September 20, 2009 dfg 2 Comments

Red Ribbon never seems to tire cooking up new products for its loyal customers. Just last Thursday, I was invited to try out their latest cake, pastry and meals. They unveiled their latest cake, the NEW White Forest cake. Made with creamy white chocolate, moist white chiffon cake, and real maraschino cherries, this dessert is perfect to satisfy your sweet palate.



Soft, sweet and purple - that is what the NEW Ube Mamon is all about. If you are a fan of the regular Mamon of Red Ribbon, you definitely need to try this one out! I had 3 of these babies in 1 sitting. It's that delicious!


Need something to warm up your stomach? Watch out for the NEW Spinach soup of Red Ribbon. This is also great for kids who does not like eating their veggies. You will definitely make a convert out of them.

Packed with protein and white meat, a plate of the NEW Garlic Chicken Mushroom will leave stuffed for the rest of the day. Guaranteed!

What are you waiting for? Check out all these products to a Red Ribbon near you!

B FREE Day

Friday, September 18, 2009 dfg 1 Comments

This Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Mega Tent Meralco Ave., Smart Bro will be treating UAAP and NCAA High School and College students to a B FREE Day. There will be FREE Breakfasts, FREE concert, FREE back massages, FREE activities and students can even take home a FREE LIMITED EDITION UAAP and NCAA Plug-it. Students should definitely FREE up their schedule for this awesome 1 day event.





Promo Requirements:

• Open to UAAP and NCAA High School and College students
  

Promo Mechanics:

1. Log on bfree.com.ph to register/sign up
2. On B FREE Day come dressed in your school uniforms and bring your current school ID
3. First come first served so go early
   
4. View complete mechanics
   

Promo Period: September 19, 2009 (Gates open at 9AM) at Meralco Ave Mega Tent

Promo Prize:

• UAAP and NCAA High School and College students can get a FREE LIMITED EDITION UAAP and NCAA Plug-it
• FREE Breakfast
• FREE Back Massage
• FREE Ferris Wheel
• FREE Bro Bags
• FREE Live Bands and Shows
  
• FREE Baloon Darts
• FREE Barkada Photos
• FREE Basketball Games
  

Upside:

• Everything is FREE
  

Downside:

• Not exactly sure what is going to happen
• Open only to students

For more information, log on to bfree.com.ph

FREE P250 FlapJacks GC

Friday, September 18, 2009 dfg 11 Comments

FlapJacks is giving away P250 GCs absolutely FREE. To claim, simply log on to flapjacks.com.ph and join their mailing list by filling in your personal information. Right after you press the "Join" button, you will instantly receive an mobile SMS of you GC. I just got mine a couple of minutes ago. No word on how long this FREEBIE will last so better do it NOW. Special thanks goes to ChefTonio for informing me of this great promotion.



And here are a couple more FREE Stuff you might have missed: Reg. & Get a FREE Post-it sampler pack; Pledge & Get a FREE cup of NESTLÉ Fruit Selection Yogurt. I placed those links under the "FREE ONLINE PROMOS" column.

Globe YOUniverse Immortal Txt

Thursday, September 17, 2009 dfg 10 Comments

EXTENDED until June 30, 2010

Last August 29, I was invited to an exclusive Globe bloggers event where they bloggers got a sneak peak on their latest innovations packaged into one Globe YOUniverse! A place where mobile and internet converge and you are its center. I'm pretty sure you must have seen a couple of the ads promoting this product and service in high traffic areas and TV. But if you didn't pay much attention, you would have missed what it is all about.


Let's start with the Globe Tattoo 32K SIM. Packaged in a variety of pop-art designs, this SIM packs a powerful punch. Not only does it have the ability to work in regular cellular handsets, but it can work with your Globe Tatoo Internet stick (the USB dongle that you plug in your laptop or PC to have internet access). All bloggers, including myself, were lucky enough to receive a Globe Tattoo SIM which costs P40 and is pre-loaded with 25 free texts. I haven't had the chance to try this baby out since I don't have a Tatoo kit which, by the way, is offered at a special price of at P895 from the original price of P1,895 today until October 31, 2009. Rates are quite reasonable at P5 for 15 minutes or 15 centavos per KB.


Next is the Globe Tattoo website where the main feature is its "Mashup" page. On that page, you may drag and drop widgets according to your preference. Similar to Netvibes or Pageflakes, you could add widgets like fashion, gossip, music, and more. Share your ideas on converging mobile and internet in the "Share Your Ideas" page. Browse through the "Products" page to check out the latest product and promo offerings from Globe. Talk to the resident Globe Tattoo blogger by following him on the "Blog" page. Although this website is still in Beta, I must say that I am quite impressed!

Last but not the least, the Immortal Text Promo. Stingy Globe prepaid users may now rejoice because you may finally convert your P10 load into 50 texts to Globe/TM plus 10 texts to other networks that will NEVER EVER EVER expire. What's great about this promo is that you could accumulate SMS with every transaction. So if you aren't a heavy texter like I am, you should definitely invest in this promo. On the contrary, if you are a heavy texter, you are better off with other texting promos from Globe.

Promo Requirements:

• Globe Tattoo SIM and old Globe SIMS ONLY
  
• P1 maintaining balance
  

Promo Mechanics:

1. Text IMMORTAL10 to 8888
• • NOTE: Keywords are not case-sensitive. If you send the wrong syntax, you will receive an SMS that will give you the correct keyword.
2. You will receive a confirmation message once you are registered. PhP10 will be deducted from your load upon SMS confirmation.
3. View complete promo mechanics
   

Promo Period: August 30 - October 30 November 30, 2009 EXTENDED June 30, 2010

Promo Prize:

• For every P10 you get
  
• 50 texts to Globe/TM with no expiration
  
• 10 texts to other networks with no expiration

Upside:

• "You can only accumulate up to 40,000 free SMS and no-expiry inter SMS and 10,000 no expiry SMS to Globe/TM" (can't quite understand this one)
  
• Accumulated IMMORTALTXT SMS will not expire even if the IMMORTALTXT promo ends

Downside:

• Not available for postpaid and Talk&Text
• P1 charge for every status inquiry but you can view the remaining texts to other networks though balance inquiry (BAL to 222)

For more information, log on to tattoo.globe.com.ph

Hanga sa Hinga

Thursday, September 17, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

Record a video of yourself showing how you are able to move objects by simply blowing air through your nose. Get creative and let your imagination run wild in Hanga sa Hinga video contest. Win prizes like Macbook Air, iPhone, Nintendo Wii, Canon Cybershot and Apple products. Voters also stand a chance an ASUS Eee PC and Apple products.




Contest Requirements:

• Residents of the Philippines
• Minors must signify the consent of their parent and/or legal guardian to participate
• Decolgen tablets
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to www.hangasahinga.com and register
2. Create an original Hanga sa Hinga video and upload it either through
   • Hanga Sa Hinga
     
   • Personal YouTube account (paste the YouTube link on the site)
3. Video Guidelines
• Should show a person or persons blowing an object/s by producing strong wind from the nose. If using props, it’s better if the props are hidden (i.e. fan)
• Should show a title card at any point in the video in the ff. format:
• Decolgen presents Hanga sa Hinga
  (See the original Hanga Sa Hinga videos for an example of the correct format. Or click here for a printable titlecard)
• Should show an actual Decolgen product (box, banig or tablets) anywhere in the video
• You may use special effects, props, etc. as long as it looks like you are using your nose
• Maximum file size of 5mb
• Preferred format is .flv buy other formats like .avi, .mpg, and .wmv are supported
4. Judging Criteria
• 50% - Originality / Creativity
  
• 25% - Production / Believability
  
• 25% - Views, Votes and Comments
  
5. Voters Guidelines
• Log on to www.hangasahinga.com and register
• Earn entries when you
  
• Vote for a video (maximum or 1 vote per day)
• Each register vote counts as 1 raffle entry
• Share the video using the "Share this video" feature
• Every unique email referral earns you 5 raffle entries
6. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: Now until November 30, 2009

• 1st month - SEPTEMBER
  Cut-off for entries & voting Judging & Draw Date Announcement of Winners	Sep30, Wed Oct 2, Fri Oct 7, Tue
  2nd month - OCTOBER
  Cut-off for entries & voting Judging & Draw Date Announcement of Winners	Oct 30, Fri Nov 3, Tue Nov 5, Thu
  3rd month - NOVEMBER
  Cut-off for entries & voting Judging & Draw Date Announcement of Winners	Nov 30, Mon Dec 2, Wed Dec 4 Friday

Contest Prize:

• Grand Draw
• 1st Prize
• Video Prize - Macbook Air
  
• Online Voter Prize - Asus Eee PC
• 2nd Prize
• Video Prize - iPhone
  
• Online Voter Prize - iPod Touch
• 3rd Prize
• Video Prize - iPod Touch
• Online Voter Prize - iPod Nano
• Monthly Draw
• September
• Video Prize - iPod Touch
• Online Voter Prize - iPod Shuffle
  
• October
  
• Video Prize - Nintendo Wii
  
• Online Voter Prize - iPod Shuffle
• November
• Video Prize - Sony Cybersh5ot T00
• Online Voter Prize - iPod Shuffle
• Special Awards
• Best in Props / Set Design - iPod Nano
• Best Actor / Actress - iPod Nano
• People's Choice (highest number of online votes) - iPod Nano
• Most Creative Brand Reveal - iPod Nano
• Best in Comedy - iPod Nano

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
• Multiple submission and votes are allowed
  

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to hangasahinga.com

Toblerone Thank You Day

Thursday, September 17, 2009 dfg 2 Comments

Tell somebody how much you appreciate him/her with Toblerone's Thank You Day Photo promo. Not only will get a chance to express your gratitude towards the person but you could Win yourself a a Toblerone Gift pack for your personal consumption or as a gift! I'm gearing more on the latter. Increase your chances of winning by sending the link of your photos to blogs hosting the promo.




Promo Requirements:

• Open to all Filipinos of legal age residing in Metro Manila
  

Promo Mechanics:

1. Come up with creative ways to spread the gratitude fever by getting people to say "thank you"
2. Two ways to enter
   
• Post a picture in the Toblerone Website (thankyoudayphilippines.com)
• Post a picture in your social networking sites (blog, Multiply, Friendster, Facebook, etc.) and submit the link to blogs holding the promo
  
• byahilo.com
  
• aboutmyrecovery.com
• azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com
• brianong.blogspot.com
• arpeelazaro.com
• fritzified.com
• rockerfem.com
• rockersworld.com
• kainpinoy.com
• candishhh.blogspot.com
• frannywanny.com
• imomonline.net
• swipesomegloss.com
• janedchua.com
• batangyagit.com
3. View complete promo mechanics
   

Promo Period: September 7 - October 16, 2009 (5PM)

Promo Prize:

• Toblerone Website (thankyoudayphilippines.com)
• 3 winners will EACH get a Toblerone gift pack
• Blogs Hosting the Promo
  
• 3 winners per blog will EACH get a Toblerone gift pack

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
  
• You may submit 1 entry per blog to increase your chances of winning
  

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to thankyoudayphilippines.com

Pinoy Story Writing Contest

Thursday, September 17, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

In Celebration of the 13th Philippine Book Development Month, the National Book Development Board brings you the Pinoy Story Writing Contest. Aspiring writers can submit in any of the 4 categories: Romance, Horror/Crime or Suspense, Chick Lit, or a collection of short stories or a novel. Each category winner will bring home P15,000 CASH and a chance for a publishing contract.

Contest Requirements:

• Filipino citizens, eighteen (18) years old and above
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Categories
• Tagalog/Filipino Romance
• Horror/Crime or Suspense
• Chick Lit in English
• A collection of short stories or a novel in English, Filipino or any of the regional languages provided a translation in English or Filipino is provided
2. Entry Guidelines
• Minimum of one hundred (100) pages letter-sized bond paper
• Double-spaced
• 12-pt font Arial, Times New Roman, Times, or Book Antiqua
• The manuscript itself should not contain the author’s name or any identifying marks
3. Submission Guidelines
• Submit both print (in letter-sized bond paper) and digital format in MS Word (sent by email as an attachment or sent with the manuscript in a CD by post)
• Download and complete the application form
• Place everything inside a long brown envelope and label
• FOR THE PINOY STORY WRITING CONTEST
  Submitted by: (name of author, address)
  
  National Book Development Board
  2nd Floor National Printing Office Building
  EDSA corner NIA Northside Road,
  Quezon City 1100
  
  
4. One entry per author
5. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: Submission Deadline is on October 5, 2009 (5:00PM)

Contest Prize:

• Category Winners will EACH get
  
• P15,000 CASH
• Possible publishing contract
  

Upside:

• CASH Prize and a chance for a publishing contract
• No entry fee
  

Downside:

• Judges have the option to declare no winner
• No online submission
• Maximum of 1 entry
  

For more information, contact 926-8238 (Dianne of NBDB) or 892-1801 local 21 (Anne of FHL) or log on to nbdb.gov.ph

Crazy for Crocs

Monday, September 14, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

Are you Crazy for Crocs? Then head on to your nearest Crocs store and buy yourself a pair for a chance to Win instant prizes, Samsung LCDs, Canon Camcorders, or the Grand Prize - a 2009 Honda Jazz. But if you are a little sort on cash, you may do the Video Challenges where you can take home a Canon PowerShot A470 Weekly or P100,000 CASH monthly.



Contest Requirements:

• Filipinos currently residing in the Philippines
• Aged 18 and above

Contest Mechanics:

1. www.crazy4crocs.com and register
2. Record a video of yourself performing various Crocs-themed video challenges of the Week or Month
   
3. Fill out the online entry form and post the link of the video
   
4. Most votes during the challenge period wins the prize
5. Voters must register before voting. Voters are allowed 1 vote per challenge
6. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: September 7- November 30, 2009

• Weekly Challenge 1: September 7 - September 13
  
• Weekly Challenge 2: September 14 - September 20
• Weekly Challenge 3: September 21 - September 27
• Weekly Challenge 4: September 28 - October 4
• Monthly Challenge 1: September 21 - September 30
• Weekly Challenge 5: October 5 - October 11
• Weekly Challenge 6: October 12 - October 18
• Weekly Challenge 7: October 19 - October 25
• Weekly Challenge 8: October 26 - November 1
• Monthly Challenge 2: October 21 - October 31
• Weekly Challenge 9: November 2 - November 8
• Weekly Challenge 10: November 9 - November 15
• Monthly Challenge 3: November 16 - November 30

Contest Prize:

• Weekly Winners - brand new Canon PowerShot A470
• Monthly Winners - P100,000 CASH
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
• CASH Prizes

Downside:

• None
  

Promo Requirements:

• Purchase a Crocs footwear in any participating Crocs concept stores or outlets

Promo Mechanics:

1. Every purchase of one pair of Crocs footwear entitles the customer to draw one (1) coupon from the Pick-A-Prize fish bowl in participating Crocs concept stores or outlets and one (1) coupon for the Grand Raffle
2. Draw from the Pick-A-Prize fish bowl after making a purchase and claim your instant prize
   
3. Fill up the coupon for the Grand Raffle with your name, address, and signature, and drop the accomplished raffle coupon in the official drop box in the same store of purchase
4. View complete promo mechanics
   

Promo Period: September 7- November 30, 2009

Promo Prize:

• Instant Prizes (redeemable in the store)
  
• Crocs Polo Shirt
• Gift Certificate worth P1000
• Lanyards
• Key Chains
• Ball Pens
• Jibbitz
• Post-It Note Pads
• Shakey’s Gift Certificate worth P300
• Grand Raffle
• Major Prize: One (1) 2009 Honda Jazz 1.3 S MT
• Minor Prize:
  • Four (4 winners) Samsung LA 26B450 LCD TV
  • Five (5 winners) Canon ZR 900 Camcorder

Upside:

• Win instant prizes
  
• "Registration of the vehicle (Honda Jazz) and other related expenses shall be shouldered by All Condition Gear Philippines Inc."
• "Provincial Grand Draw winners, prizes shall be sent to their specified address via courier c/o All Condition Gear Phils., Inc."
  

Downside:

• "Taxes for all the prizes shall be shouldered by the winner"

For more information, log on to crazy4crocs.com

Bodega & Outlet Sale Alerts

Sunday, September 13, 2009 dfg 1 Comments

Here are some Bodega & Outlet Sales worth checking out this week. Discover great finds in various brands of travel goods, lifestyle products, and outdoor gear in Primer Group's Bodega Sale. Get up to 90% off on brands like United Colors of Benetton, Sisley, Gas at the Preview Room. Drop by at Market! Market for the 2009 Sports Outlet Sale and check out products like Adidas, Olympic Village, Fila and Skechers. Explore the inner child in you with Hobbes & Landes Warehouse Sale.

WHEN: Sept 14 - 18 (11AM-7PM); Sept 19 (11AM-5PM)
WHERE: STATE CENTRE BLDG, 333 JUAN LUNA ST. BINONDO MANILA
BRANDS: Travel goods, Lifestyle products and Outdoor gear

WHEN: Sept 14 - 18 (9AM-7PM)
WHERE: PREVIEW ROOM, THE GALLERY TRELLIS G/F ELJCC BLDG. DILIMAN Q.C
BRANDS: United Colors of Benetton, Sisley, Gas

WHEN: Sept 14 - 20 Mall hours
WHERE: MARKET! MARKET! ACTIVITY CENTER
BRANDS: Adidas, Olympic Village, Fila, Skechers

WHEN: Sept 17 - 19 (9AM-5:30PM)
WHERE: Unit 3 Topy’s Building, 3 Economia Street, Bagumbayan Libis, Quezon City
BRANDS: Lego, Haba, Sceneit? etc.

Watch Cine Europa 12

Wednesday, September 09, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

Watch Eighteen European films from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom for FREE in Cine Europa 12. Catch it at Shangri-La Cineplex on September 11 to 20, Liceo de Cagayan De Oro on October 2 to 4, and Ayala Center Cebu on October 9 to 11. Again, admission to the screenings is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis so better get there at least 1 hour before screening time.



Promo Mechanics:

1. Visit European Commission website for Movie Schedule and synopsis
   
2. Go to Shangrila-La Plaza
3. Rush to Shang Cineplex and get your tickets for FREE! (1st come 1st served)
4. Enjoy the movie!

Promo Period: Shangri-La: September 11 - September 20, 2009

• Liceo de Cagayan De Oro: October 2 to 4
  
• Ayala Center Cebu: October 9 to 11

Promo Prize: FREE EUROPEAN FILMS


Upside:

• It's absolutely FREE

Downside:

• Long line when I watched the last show last Tuesday
  

For more information call Shang Cineplex at 633-7851
Or visit European Commission website

Imagine Nation

Wednesday, September 09, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

Getting married by November 30, 2010? Then check out Imagine Nation's new website for a chance to be one of four couples to have a full wedding photography coverage by one of the top Master/ Senior Photographers of Imagine Nation! Simply follow their website from September 10 onwards and answer the question of the day.



Promo Requirements:

• Wedding date must no later than November 30, 2010

Promo Mechanics:

1. Be one of the 1st four couples to email the right answers to Imagine Nation
   
• NOTE: Email address will be given on the 8th day
2. Winners will be determined through the system time in their email & order the email was received
3. Questions will be posted everyday in the www.imaginenationphoto.com splash page
4. Answers may be obtained by browsing through our website including our photographers
5. View complete promo mechanics

Promo Period: September 10 - 17, 2009 (according to the contest page)

Promo Prize:

• 4 winning couples EACH receives
  
• Labor only package of one of Imagine Nation’s Master photographers (John Mateos Ong, Jayjay Lucas, Carlo Cecilo or Jason de Guzman) plus a back-up photographer. Photographers will be assigned to winners via draw lots
• And must provide Lunch for a team of 5 pax & guest meals during reception & payment of necessary church permits. Transportation charges apply for out of town weddings as follows: Cavite P3,500, Tagaytay P5,000 & Baguio P12,000 + accommodation & food
• And may upgrade to include album by adding P20,000 or 2 cam edited video by adding P20,000

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to imaginenationphoto.com

Volunteer Chronicles 2

Wednesday, September 09, 2009 dfg 2 Comments

Doing volunteer work? Then join the Volunteer Chronicles 2. Narrate your experience/s of volunteer work outside your province and you may just Win Powebooks GCs and trips to Boracay, Bohol or Tagaytay. It's time kindhearted folks be rewarded for their charitable hearts. And for those who are interested in doing volunteer work, check out Hands on Manila Volunteer Vacations



Promo Requirements:

• Open to anyone, 16 years and above who has experience in doing volunteer work outside his/her resident province/country, including volunteer work while on vacation
• Professional writers NOT ALLOWED (i.e. book author, columnist, or member of the editorial staff of any publication)

Promo Mechanics:

1. Write about your experience in doing volunteer work outside your resident province/country, including volunteer work while on vacation
• Examples:
• a person living in Manila volunteers for a project in Batangas
• an American citizen doing volunteer work while on vacation in Manila
  
2. Entry/Essay Guidelines
• Minimum of 1,000 words and a maximum of 2,000 words
• Typewritten in English
• Double-spaced
• 8.5" x 11" bond paper
• Font size 12
• DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE ENTRY
  
3. Submit in a brown envelope the following
   
• Sealed letter size envelope containing the duly accomplished Official Entry Form and Authorization Form. Download the forms by clicking on the links provided, or get them at any Powerbooks branch. The Title of the Entry and the Author’s Pen Name should be written or typed on the face of this sealed envelope.
• Printout of the entry
• Soft copy of the entry (CD or floppy disk)
• Photos of you doing volunteer work
  
4. Submit entries to any Powerbooks branch or mail them to the Powerbooks Head Office at #25 Brixton St., Capitol Subdivision, Pasig City
5. Judging Criteria
• 50% Content
• Relevance to theme
• Impact on the reader
• Message on volunteerism
  
• 25% Mechanics
• Grammar, punctuation, sentence construction
  
• 25% Writing Style
  
6. View complete contest mechanics

Promo Period: May 15 - August 31 October 31 December 31, 2009 (9:00pm)

Promo Prize:

• First Prize
• P5,000 worth Powerbooks Gift Cards
• Free trip for two (2) to Boracay via SEAir
• Free Accommodations for two nights at Punta Rosa Resort
• An opportunity to do a Hands On Volunteer Vacations project in Aklan
• Second Prize
• P3,000 worth Powerbooks Gift Cards
• Free trip for two (2) to Bohol via Cebu Pacific
• Free Accommodations for two nights at Amarela Resort
• An opportunity to do a Hands On Volunteer Vacations project in Bohol
• Third Prize
• P2,000 worth Powerbooks Gift Cards
  
• Free Accommodations for two (2) at Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay
  
• An opportunity to do a Hands On Volunteer Vacations project in Laguna or Batangas

Upside:

• No entry Fee
• Very attractive prizes

Downside:

• No online submission
  

For more information, contact 386-6521 or email claire.algarme@handsonmanila.org or log on to powerbooks.multiply.com

Ultimate Thailand Explorers

Saturday, September 05, 2009 dfg 1 Comments

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is looking for internet savvy world travelers to join the Ultimate Thailand Explorers contest. Similar to the Australia's Best Job in the World contest (which by the way also has an ongoing promo), you need to submit a video of yourself and your teammate explaining which destination you want to explore, why you prefer it, and how you will promote it. Winners will get to travel to Amazing Thailand and enjoy hotel/resort accommodations, spa treatments and ticket shows. To top it off, the Grand Prize winner goes home with $10,000 CASH. Furthermore, two lucky voters will Win $2,000 worth of prizes.



Contest Requirements:

• A two person team, both of whom must be at least 21 years of age at the time of video submission
• Proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing
• Naturally good story tellers
• Possess a valid International driving license
• Possess a legal passport and the necessary travel documents to enter Thailand
• Available to travel to Thailand between December 8 to 16, 2009 (approximately) and on February 2, 2010 to attend the announcement ceremony and a press conference
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Create a 1 minute video clip with your teammate explaining which destination you want to explore, why you prefer it, and how you will promote it
2. Upload your videos on www.youtube.com
3. Register your team profile (click on the checkbox at the end of the page)
4. Twenty-five (25) couples Semi Finalists will be selected by the Judging Committee
5. Five (5) finalists will be determined by the number of public votes
6. Two (2) lucky voters also get to win prizes
   
7. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: September 1 – October 15, 2009

• October 19: Announcement of 25 Semi-final teams
• October 19 - November 12: Online voting period to select 5 finalists from 25 teams
• November 13: Announcement of Final 5 teams
• December 8: Final 5 teams arrive in Thailand
• December 9: Event briefing / welcome party & press conference
• December 10-15: Competition
• December 16: Thank you party
• December 10 – January 8, 2010: Online voting period to select the winning team
• January 8: Announcement of the winning team.

Contest Prize:

• Grand Prize Winner
• CASH $10,000 USD
• Holiday package valued at $3,000 USD
• Veranda Resort, Chiang Mai (2 Nights/2 persons)
• Sixsenses Destination Spa, Phuket (1 Night/ 2 persons)
• Absolute Chandara, Phuket (3 Nights/ 2 persons)
• Other hotels
• Round trip air tickets Bangkok – Chiang Mai (2 Tickets)
• 2 Blackberry Flip Pearl by AIS
• 1 Siam Paragon gift voucher valued at $300 USD
• Spa treatments at
• Chiida Spa, Chiang Mai (2 persons)
• Oasis Spa, Bangkok (2 persons)
• Others prizes
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Niramit
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Ocean World
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Alangkarn Theatre
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Tiffany Show
• Random Finalist Team 1
  
• Holiday package at
• Sukko Cultural Spa & Wellness, Phuket (2 Nights/2 persons)
• Spa treatment at
• Access Resort & Spa, Phuket (2 persons)
• Other prizes
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Ocean World
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Niramit
• Random Finalist Team 2
  
• Holiday package at
• Ravindra Beach Resort, Pattaya (2 Nights/2 persons)
• Spa treatment at
• Nusa Playa Hotel & spa, Pattaya (2 persons)
• Other prizes
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Ocean World
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Niramit
• Random Finalist Team 3
  
• Holiday package at
• The Zign, Pattaya (2 Night + spa treatments/2 persons)
• Spa treatment at
• Nusa Playa Hotel & spa, Pattaya (2 persons)
• Other prizes
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Tiffany Show
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Alangkarn Theatre
• Random Finalist Team 4
  
• Holiday package at
• Ocean Marina, Pattaya (1 Night/2 persons)
• Spa treatment at
• Oasis Spa, Bangkok (2 persons)
• Other prizes
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Tiffany Show
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Alangkarn Theatre
• Random Voter Draw 1
• Holiday package at
• Punpreeda Hip Resort, Samui (3 Nights)
• Spa treatment at
• Oasis Spa, Bangkok (2 persons)
• Samsara Spa, Bangkok (2 persons)
• 1 Blackberry Flip Pearl by AIS
• Other prizes
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Niramit
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Ocean World
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Tiffany Show
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Alangkarn Theatre
• Random Voter Draw 2
• Holiday package at
• Absolute Bangla Suites, Phuket (2 Nights/ 2 persons)
• Spa treatment at
• Oasis Spa, Bangkok (2 persons)
• Samsara Spa, Bangkok (2 persons)
• 1 Blackberry Flip Pearl by AIS
• Other prizes
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Niramit
• 2 Complimentary tickets from Siam Ocean World

Upside:

• No need for you and your teammate to be lovers to join this promo
• FREE to do
• Voters wins prizes
• Multiple votes allowed (you may vote 1 team per 1 destination for every 12 hour period)
  

Downside:

• According to Thai law, the Winners may be charged 5% withholding tax of the total amount of the prizes that they are awarded
• Open to the whole world

For more information, log on to ultimatethailandexplorer.com

Simpsons Poster Contest

Saturday, September 05, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

The Simpsons is the title holder of the longest-running American sitcom and animated program. And in celebration of its 20th Anniversary, it is holding a Simpsons Poster Contest where the grand winner and his/her friend will be sent to Los Angeles to watch the Simpsons Season 21 Premiere party on October 18! If only I had a US visa *sigh*



Contest Requirements:

• 18 years old and over
• Valid US Visa
  
• Restricted to STAR WORLD subscribers residing in the Philippines and the Middle East

Contest Mechanics:

1. Design a poster for The Simpsons that celebrates the Best 20 Years
2. Maximum file size is 800K
3. Email your entries to simpsons@startv.com with the subject "SIMPSONS CONTEST"
   
4. Record a video of yourself explaining your creativity and why you should be selected to appear on the HP SPACE television show and upload your videos
   
5. Video Guidelines
1. Not longer than 60 seconds
2. Either .wmv, .mov, .avi, .mpg, .qt or .flv format
3. Not larger than 10 Megabytes in file size
4. In English
5. Suitable for exhibition on a publicly available website
6. Does not contain any music other than the music selections that have been approved for use only for this Contest and which are available via the Music Download page provided at www.hpspace.com
7. Only use music in the form provided, without being changed, edited, distorted, remixed, rerecorded or altered in any way
6. Upload an example of your original creative work. It could be a video, photograph, sketch or musical composition
7. Creative Work Guidelines
1. In case of video, not longer than 60 seconds
2. Either .wmv, .mov, .avi, .mpg, .qt or .pdf format
3. Not larger than 10 Megabytes in file size
4. In English
5. Suitable for exhibition on a publicly available website
6. Does not contain any music other than the music selections that have been approved for use only for this Contest and which are available via the Music Download page provided at www.hpspace.com
7. Only use music in the form provided, without being changed, edited, distorted, remixed, rerecorded or altered in any way
8. One entry per entrant
9. HP will select 12 winners based on your popularity. "The more views your video gets, the higher the chances of you being selected."
10. View complete contest mechanics

Contest Period: August 19 - September 26, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Grand Prize
  
• Two return economy airline tickets to Los Angeles. Departure will be from the international airport closest to the winner's residence in Asia.
  
• Accommodation for the duration of the stay
• Tickets to the Simpsons Season 21 premiere party on Oct 18 2009.
• A tour of the FOX lot
• Top 5 Finalists
  
• Entries will be posted on world.startv.com
  
• Exclusive STAR WORLD premiums
• All Entrants that sends an entry
  
• Exclusive Simpsons Wallpaper
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
• Multiple entries allowed
  
• Entrant will retain ownership to the creative elements of his/her Entry

Downside:

• "All entries to the website become the property of STAR"

For more information, log on to simpsons.startv.com

HP Space

Saturday, September 05, 2009 dfg 0 Comments

Get ready to express your creativity with HP Space. Shoot a short video of yourself showcasing how creative you are and why you should be chosen to appear on HP Space TV show. Upload the video along with one of your greatest creative masterpiece, may it be a video, photograph, sketch or musical composition. 12 finalists will live in Singapore for the full duration of the production/shooting period. The grand winner gets a fully paid job working on Bubblegum Crisis and will receive US$50,000 CASH



Contest Requirements:

• 18 years old as of October 24, 2009
• Resident in any country in South East Asia excluding Burma and any other US sanctioned country
• Must have excellent command of written and spoken English
• Must be available to live in Singapore for the full duration of the production/shooting period for the Contest

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to hpspace.com/audition to register for an account. Check your email to activate your membership
   
2. Record a video of yourself explaining your creativity and why you should be selected to appear on the HP SPACE television show and upload your videos
   
3. Video Guidelines
• Not longer than 60 seconds
• Either .wmv, .mov, .avi, .mpg, .qt or .flv format
• Not larger than 10 Megabytes in file size
• In English
• Suitable for exhibition on a publicly available website
• Does not contain any music other than the music selections that have been approved for use only for this Contest and which are available via the Music Download page provided at www.hpspace.com
• Only use music in the form provided, without being changed, edited, distorted, remixed, rerecorded or altered in any way
4. Upload an example of your original creative work. It could be a video, photograph, sketch or musical composition
5. Creative Work Guidelines
• In case of video, not longer than 60 seconds
• Either .wmv, .mov, .avi, .mpg, .qt or .pdf format
• Not larger than 10 Megabytes in file size
• In English
• Suitable for exhibition on a publicly available website
• Does not contain any music other than the music selections that have been approved for use only for this Contest and which are available via the Music Download page provided at www.hpspace.com
• Only use music in the form provided, without being changed, edited, distorted, remixed, rerecorded or altered in any way
6. One entry per entrant
7. HP will select 12 winners based on your popularity. "The more views your video gets, the higher the chances of you being selected."
8. View complete contest mechanics

Contest Period: Submission Deadline is on September 27, 2009

Contest Prize:

• 12 Selected Contestants
• Twin share accommodation (at Organisers' cost) at The Gallery Hotel for the duration of their stay in Singapore with breakfast
  
• Return economy air ticket from their home city to Singapore
• Assistance for the Visa application to enter and stay in Singapore
  
• Living allowance of US$1,000 each per month
• Medical Insurance
  
• Grand Prize
  
• US$50,000 CASH
  
• Fully paid job working on Bubblegum Crisis, a US$30 million, live action feature film production, which will be filmed at Fox Studios in Sydney
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
• Majority of travel, food, lodging cost will be shouldered by the organizer
  
• Entrant will retain ownership to the creative elements of his/her Entry

Downside:

• Contest open to all South East Asian countries
• Prizes not very clear
  

For more information, log on to hpspace.com