Philippine Freebies, Promos, Contests and MORE!

Create a comic strip with Windows Live Messenger's Strip It and be the Philippine winner to take home US$1,000 or one of 5 US$200! Just log on to the contest page, pick a party setting, drag and drop your favorite characters or your own pictures, add your shout outs, and you are done. All you need for you to join is to sign up for a Windows Live ID for FREE (no need if you already have an account).



Contest Requirements:

• Windows Live ID/Hotmail user residing in in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Theme: My Ultimate Buddy Party
2. Put together a comic strip from the online tool given and provide a caption for the comic strip
3. Provide your contact information and submit
4. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: July 21 - September 13, 2009

Contest Prize:

• 1 winner of US$1,000 per country: Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand
  
• 5 winners of US$200 per country: Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Multiple submissions allowed
• CASH $ prizes
  

Downside:

• "Microsoft and/or any of its affiliates shall have an exclusive right to publish and use any winning Submissions in print and/or electronic form for advertising and promotion"

For more information, log on to discover.windowslive.com/en-ph/messenger/messengeris10/#/home

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If you can't stop blogging about Korea then this contest is for you. Join in Blog Korea! Visit Korea! contest. Blog about Korea's landscape, culture, cuisine, and travel in your personal blog and be one of the top 100 most active and popular blogs to get laptops, digicams and mp3 players. Keep on writing about Korea and you may also be one of 30 bloggers to win a trip to Korea!

Contest Requirements:

• Bloggers who write about Korean travel and culture

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr to register your blog
2. Write about Korea's landscape, culture, cuisine, and travel in your blog
   
3. Blogs must be written in English, Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, or Russian
4. 100 most active and popular blogs get prize gadgets
5. Judging Criteria
• Number of blog posts related to Korean tourism and culture (must be at least 10)
• Number blogs hits and recommendations
• Number of blog visitors, replies, trackbacks, visitors' comments
6. After being selected, keep on writing and you may be one of 30 bloggers to win a trip to Korea
7. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: June 15 - August 31, 2009

Contest Prize:

• From all the blog entries
  
• 5 winners of a LG Netbook
• 15 winners of a Samsung Digital Camera
• 80 winners of a Iriver MP3 Player

• From the 100 top blogs
• 30 winners of a trip to Korea

• From the 30 winners of a trip to Korea
• 1 winner of a Korean tour package worth $10,000
• 2 winners of a Korean tour package worth $5,000

Upside:

• FREE to do
  

Downside:

• You need to have a blog
• You need to have at least 10 blog posts about Korea
  
• Open worldwide
  

For more information, log on to asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr

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Still hot from the summer heat? Then blog your way to Antartica with Quark's blog contest. In 300 words or less, write why you should be the official Quark blogger. Submit your photo along with your entry to get a chance to Win an Expedition for two to Antarctica worth $20,000! You don't need a blog to participate in this contest since your post will be uploaded on the contest website.

Contest Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age by June 19, 2009

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to blogyourwaytoantarctica.com and register
   
2. Upload a photo of yourself and write a post answering the question: "Why you should be the Official Quark Blogger" in 300 words or less
3. Most number of votes wins
4. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: June 19 - September 30, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Expedition for two to Antarctica worth $20,000 on February 20 to March 3, 2010
• Shipboard accommodation for two people, aboard Lyubov Orlova in a Main Deck Twin cabin. (Retail value: USD$15,380)
• Economy-class air fare for two people from the international airport nearest to their community to Ushuaia, Argentina and back. (Approximate retail value: USD$4,000)
• One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia, Argentina, based on twin occupancy, with breakfast.
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
• All shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program.
• A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
• Coffee, tea, cocoa and bottled water available around the clock.
• Hair dryer and bathrobe on loan for the duration of the voyage.
• Emergency Evacuation Assurance for all passengers with a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.
• Group transfers from the hotel to the ship in Ushuaia, and from the ship to the local airport on disembarkation – plus all baggage handling aboard ship.
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
• No need for a blog
  

Downside:

• You are competing with the whole world
• As of writing this post, blog that garnered the highest number of votes has 3466 votes.
  

For more information, log on to blogyourwaytoantarctica.com

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Get a chance for your photo to be featured in CNN's Scene by Scene ad campaign to be launched on TV, online, and in print plus a Samsung Omnia. To join, simply submit a photo that represents cultural diversity and tradition. Remember, you need to submit an original 8MB of that photo for the final judging so adjust your settings!

Contest Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Residents of Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Contest Mechanics:

1. Theme: Cultural diversity and traditions
   
2. Log on to cnncontest.com/cnn/upload.cfm and upload your photos together with your contact details and the title of your photo
   
3. Photo Guidelines
• Low resolution (for uploading): 600 x 400 pixels, 1 MB or less
  
• High resolution (for final judging): 2400 x 3000 pixels, about 8 MB
4. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: June 15 - August 20, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Two Grand Prize winners will each receive
• Samsung Omnia mobile phone valued at approximately US$500
• Winner's photos will be featured in CNN Scene by Scene ad campaign launched on TV, online, and in print.
• 250 Runner-up Prize winners will each receive
• CNN Gifts valued at approximately US$10 each
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• "CNN will have the rights to use the image in CNN advertising and promotion internationally"
• Open to 8 countries
  
• Despite CNN's contest home page saying that you may send pictures taken from your mobile phone, you still need to upload an 8MB High resolution photo if your photo gets chosen
  

For more information, log on to cnncontest.com

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Water is Life Photo Contest 09' is back for the second time around. Since last year's theme is about raising public awareness on various water-related issues, this year, the theme would be about the causes and impacts of climate change on water resources. CASH prizes will be awarded to the top 3 photos as well as the 3 winners of the peoples' choice award category.



Contest Requirements:

• Professional and amateur photographers
• Philippine residents (or those who established residency in any part of the Philippines for at least six continuous months as of January 1, 2009) regardless of citizenship
• 18 years old and above
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Theme: Negative impact of climate change on the country's water resources such as
   
• Agriculture and Aquaculture
  
• Water Supply
• People’s Habitat
• Health and Sanitation
2. Photo Guidelines
• Printed on 8” x 12” photo paper with no borders
• Electronic files or film negatives of the images with 12” x 18” size
• No identifying marks like watermarks, etc.
• Color or black and white
• Minor alterations for color, contrast, etc. allowed
• Taken within the Philippines from January 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009
3. Email Bernardo.Agawin@gtz.de for the entry form (the pdf link of the form has an error as of writing this post)
   
4. Submit your photos with entry form and description of photos inside a sealed envelope to
• GTZ Water and Sanitation Program
  c/o Mr. Bernardo Agawin, Jr.
  DILG, 5th Floor, Francisco Gold II Building
  EDSA cor. Mapagmahal Street, Diliman, Quezon City
5. Judging Criteria
• Technical excellence
• Composition/artistic merit
• Overall impact
6. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: Submission deadline - September 30, 2009

Contest Prize:

• First Prize – P25,000
• Second Prize – P20,000
• Third Prize – P15,000
• People’s Choice Awards
• First Prize - P3,000
• Second Prize - P2,000
• Third Prize - P1,000
• Non-winning finalists - Gift certificate of P1,000

Upside:

• No entry fee
  
• Multiple entries allowed
• CASH prizes
  

Downside:

• No online submission
  

For more information, contact Mr. Bernardo Agawin Jr at 927 1875, 927 1884, 925 7342 or log on to WaterLifeFotoContest.multiply.com

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Showcase your musical talent by joining in either Singing (Kantahan at Pasiklaban) or Violin Contest (Gilopez Kabayao Violin Competition). CASH prizes will be awarded to those who will make it to the top three in both contests. Joining is absolutely FREE.


Contest Requirements:

• Kantahan at Pasiklaban
  
• Open to all ages (first come, first served)
  
• Violin Contest
• Filipinos ages 18 to 35

Contest Mechanics:

• Kantahan at Pasiklaban
  
1. Pre-register at the lobby of the Promenade from July 26 to 30
2. Choose any of the two preliminary round dates
   
3. View complete contest mechanics
• Violin Contest
1. Entrants must select and play the following pieces
• 2 selected Paganini Caprices
• 1 virtuoso piece
• 1 complete violin and piano Sonata from selected sonatas by Beethoven, Brahms, Fauré, Franck, Richard Strauss
• 2 Philippine folk songs transcribed by Gilopez
• A contest piece
• Mutya ng Pasig by Abelardo-Kabayao
2. Obtain an application form at St. Scholastica’s College, UST Conservatory, UP College of Music or from the Gilopez Kabayao Foundation, San Juan St. Molo, Iloilo
3. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period:

• Kantahan at Pasiklaban
  
• Pre-registration July 26 - 30, 2009
• Preliminary rounds
• July 25, 2009
  
• Aug. 1, 2009
• Finals - Aug. 8, 2009
  
• Violin Contest
• Deadline for submission of applications - Aug. 30, 2009
  
• Preliminaries - Oct. 5, 2009
• Semi-finals - Oct. 10, 2009
• Finals - Nov. 6, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Kantahan at Pasiklaban
  
• Grand prize - P10,000
• Second prize - P5,000
• Third prize - P3,000
• Violin Contest
• Grand prize - P50,000
• Second prize - P30,000
• Third prize - P20,000
• A special prize for the best interpreter of a Kabayao-transcribed folk song

Upside:

• FREE registration
• CASH prizes
  

Downside:

• None
  

For information on Kantahan at Pasiklaban sa Promenade, call 721-6726 and 721-4501 loc. 116
For information on Violin Contest, call tel/fax (033) 3366151 or (033) 3370204. Cellphone: 0927 5442324.

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Dreaming to get your hands on the Subaru Impreza WRX? Then join the Subaru Impreza Challenge and make your dreams come true - literally! Prove your desire to own the car by having an endurance contest of touching it. The last 10 participant to remove their hands in the Manila leg will move on to the Sinapore leg where they will compete with other participants from other Asian countries.



Contest Requirements:

• Filipino Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above as of January 1, 2009
• Pregnant women, people who suffer from anxiety/panic attacks, arthritis of the spine, back, neck, knees or legs are also not eligible.
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to imprezachallengemanila.com and download and print
   
• Application form
• Indemnity form
• Rules & Regulation
  
2. Submit forms along with the following requirements
• Updated Medical certificate (dated no later than Feb 1, 2009)
• Photocopy of passport
• 2x2 ID Photo and 1 whole body photo
3. Personally submit (no proxies allowed) all requirements to Subaru Greenhills office
4. 200 participants will be chosen through a draw
5. Last 10 contestants to remove their palms moves on to the Singapore leg
   
6. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: Registration period is on July 6 - August 31, 2009 September 11, 2009

• Manila Leg: September 12 - 13, 2009
• Singapore Leg: October 31 - November 4, 2009
  

Contest Prize:

• 10 participants in the Manila leg will go to Singapore to compete
  
• 1 winner will take home a Subaru Impreza WRX (2.5 MT)
• Vehicle Registration
• Insurance
  
• Other costs involved in registration and ownership
  

Upside:

• FREE Registration
  

Downside:

• You need to compete in 2 legs - Manila and Singapore
• Personal submission

For more information, log on to imprezachallengemanila.com

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Kripsy Kreme is looking for the ultimate fan in Krispy Kreme Fave Fan promo. Answer the question "How has Krispy Kreme made your life special?" and submit a photo or artwork to join. One winner per country will get to visit the home of Krispy Kreme located at North Carolina, USA and take home 2 dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts per month for 1 year. There will also be consolation prizes of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to last you for months!

Promo Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
  
• Passport and US visa (or are willing to apply for one at your own expense)
• Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines and United Kingdom

Promo Mechanics:

1. Log on to krispykremefavefan.com
   
2. In 72 word (or less), answer the question "How has Krispy Kreme made your life special?" and submit a photo or artwork
3. Photo Guidelines
• JPEG, GIF, TIFF or Bitmap format
• Under 1MB
• Show a clear image
4. Check for a confirmation email message and click on that link to finalize your entry
5. Judging Criteria
• 30% Loyalty to Krispy Kreme (Image)
  
• 30% Strength of Rationale Behind Being Krispy Kreme’s Fave Fan (Caption)
  
• 20% Originality of Submission
• 20% Creativity of Submission
  
6. View complete promo mechanics
   

Promo Period: July 13 - September 15, 2009

Promo Prize:

• One winner for each country will win
• 2 dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts per month for 1 year
  
• Two tickets to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA – the home of Krispy Kreme, where he/she will meet the other country winners
• Standard, double occupancy (1 room) hotel accommodations for three (3) nights
• Airfare from a major international airport near Grand Prize Winner’s place of residence
• Ground transportation within Winston-Salem
• Opportunity for the Grand Prize Winner to design and name his or her own Krispy Kreme Doughnut.
• Winners will compete against each other where they will have to design their own Krispy Kreme doughnut which will be uploaded unto the official Krispy Kreme Fave Fan website
• Six (6) 2nd prize winners
  
• 2 dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts per month for six months
• Five (5) 3rd prize winners
• 2 dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts per month for three months
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to krispykremefavefan.com

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Can you think of a good logo for NU 107 Rock Awards 2009? Then you better get on it and submit your designs to Rock Awards Logo Design contest. The best design gets a cold hard P20,000 CASH. Submit a maximum of 3 entries to increase your chances of winning.

Contest Mechanics:

1. Create an original logo design for the upcoming 2009 NU 107 Rock Awards
2. Design Guidelines
• JPEG/ BMP/ GIF/ PNG format
  
• Use color scheme of NU107's official colors - red, black and white
• Profile of landscape view
  
3. Send you designs at promo@nu107fm.com
4. View complete contest mehanics
   

Contest Period: June 15 - July 30, 2009

Contest Prize:

• 1 winner receives P20,000 CASH and logo will be used in the 2009 Rock Awards
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
  
• Maximum of 3 entries per person
  

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to nu107fm.com/promo

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Make your jamming sessions with your college band more exciting in Sessionistas 09'. Get to jam with famous local artists like Razorback, Sugarfree, Urbandub, and Sinosikat Greenhills G-Strip. CASH prizes and Greenhills Gift Certificates awaits the bands that stand out.

Contest Requirements:

• Student amateur bands currently enrolled in colleges and universities within Metro Manila
• 18 years old and abov
• At least 3 members (including lead vocals & other musicians)
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to greenhills.com.ph and complete registration form at the bottom of the page or get one at the Greenhills Shopping Center Secretariat (Tel No: 02-7264472)
2. Send registration form online or submit to Greenhills Shopping Center Secretariat
   
• 2/F Officenter, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, Metro Manila
  
• fax to 02-7226795
  
3. Band may fall under the genre of Pop/Rock, R&B, Pop, Alternative or Reggae
   
4. Judging Criteria on band selection
• 30% Musicality
• 30% Originality
  
• 20% X-Factor
  
• 20% Audience Impact
  
5. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: Registration is from June 16 - August 24, 2008 or until the roster has been filled

Contest Prize:

• 1st Prize
  
• P10,000 CASH
  
• P40,000 worth of Greenhills Shopping Center gift certificates
• 4 night paid gig at Tiendesitas
• 2nd Prize
  
• P10,000 CASH
  
• P20,000 worth of Greenhills Shopping Center gift certificates
• 3rd Prize
  
• P10,000 CASH
  
• P10,000 worth of Greenhills Shopping Center gift certificates
• Non-winners will each recieve
  
• P5,000 worth of Greenhills Shopping Center gift certificates
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
• CASH prizes
  

Downside:

• None
  

For more information, log on to greenhills.com.ph/sessionistas

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Take your college band to the next level by joining Nescafe's SoundSkool '09. To join, make a purchase of Nescafe products and submit it along with your demo CD which you can record for FREE through Nescafe's partner recording studios. If your band proves to have enough talent, you get to move on from screening to the regional elimination and finally to the finals where your band gets to attend a NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool Workshop held in BORACAY and in Metro Manila. Finally, one band will reign supreme and take home the grand prize of P250,000 CASH and a full band set-up, worth P100,000.

Contest Requirements:

• UNSIGNED bands whose members are currently enrolled in a college/university students
• Majority of the band members must be students and currently enrolled
• Band must have a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) members
• 16 - 26 years of age
  
• Filipino citizen, or should have resided in the Philippines for at least one (1) year
• Purchase a NESCAFÉ 3in1 boxes in combinations of either variants of NESCAFÉ 3in1 Original, Sweet&Creamy, or Intense:
• Two (2) boxes of 20’s
• Four (4) boxes of 10’s
• Eight (8) boxes of 5’s

Contest Mechanics:

1. Choose a College/University your band wants to represent (at least have one (1) member enrolled in the said college/university)
2. Schedule a FREE live recording session from the list of recording studios
   
3. Cover and original songs must fall under Pop, Light Rock or Alternative genre
4. Complete and obtain the following requirements and seal it in a short brown envelope with your band and school name written on the back
   
• Completed Application Form
• Xerox copy of Birth Certificate
• Proof of Enrollment (i.e. Validated ID, Registration Form)
• Letter of Endorsement from School Representative
• One (1) copy colored group picture (4R)
• Demo compact disc (CD) with one (1) cover song and one (1) original song. Maximum running time is three (3) minutes per song
  
• Purchase a NESCAFÉ 3in1 boxes
  
5. Drop your entries at drop boxes or mail it to
   
• FRONTROW D2C, INC.
  Unit 1005, Atlanta Centre Condominium,
  31 Annapolis St. Greenhills, SanJuan MM
6. 65 bands (20 - GMA, 15 - Luzon, 15 - Visayas, 15 - Mindanao) will be selected by a panel based on the band's demo CD and band profile and will compete at the Regional Eliminations
   
7. Judging Criteria on band selection
• 40% Song Composition
• 20% NESCAFÉ Experience
• 20% Voice Quality
• 20% Musicality
8. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: Deadline of submission - September 6, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Grand Prize
  
• P250,000 CASH (net of all taxes)
• musical showcase consisting of one (1) full band set-up, worth P100,000 The musical showcase will be branded NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool and cannot be altered, exchanged or sold within a two (2) year period
• Grand Finalist
• Attend the NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool Workshop
  
• 7-day crash course on music making by some of the biggest names in the music industry in Boracay and Metro Manila
  
• Includes transportation, airfare, accommodations, and food expenses
  

Upside:

• FREE live recording session for your demo CD available in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao
• Tax FREE
• CASH Prize
  

Downside:

• "NPI shall own the copyright in each entry and each band waives the right of ownership for the submission in respect of commercial use, marketing and advertising."
• You need to make a small purchase
• Only one winner
  

For more information, log on to nestle.com.ph/nescafe/nescafe3in1/soundskool

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You should practice doing some heavy lifting in case you get to be one of 3 individuals entitled to grab as many books as you desire in the Atrium of Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street on on August 1, 2009. Register for Book Grab online now to get a chance to participate in this awesome promo.



Promo Mechanics:

1. Log on to the microsite fullybookedonline.com/bookgrab
   
2. A Fully Booked committee will handle drawing the entries. Three (3) contestants shall be drawn and will be notified via email and phone call. A back up of three (3) more entries will also be drawn, in the event that any of the three (3) winners won’t be able to join the race event for any reason whatsoever.
3. View complete promo mechanics
   

Promo Period: Online registration until July 15, 2009

Promo Prize:

• Three individuals will be entitled to grab as many books as they want in the Atrium of Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street on on August 1, 2009 (Saturday) at 4:00pm
• Two (2) whole minutes will be allotted to the participants
  
• Books ONLY in the "grab station" can be taken
  

Upside:

• FREE to do

Downside:

• Books ONLY in the "grab station" can be taken

For more information, log on to fullybookedonline.com/bookgrab

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If you got a huge appetite for joining contests, then 7-Eleven's Big Bite Hotdog Eating Challenge will literally satisfy your hunger! Go to your nearest 7-Eleven branch and buy yourself a Big Bite Match Combo Pack. Scarf down 5 hotdogs as fast as your stomach can handle to get yourself into the top 20 semi-finalists. Winners of the final round takes home CASH prizes of P500k, P150k, P75k and P20k respectively.

Contest Requirements:

• Purchase a Big Bite Match Combo Pack, which includes 5 pcs. of Jumbo Hotdog Sandwich and Gulp 32 oz for P150
• Open to all males and females who are 18 years old and above

Contest Mechanics:

1. Go to a 7-Eleven store on the specified contest period and make sure to bring a friend
2. Purchase a Big Bite Match Combo Pack
3. Show a valid ID and fill out an application form, health waiver and attach receipt
   
4. 7-Eleven store crew records the time it takes you to finish all five (5) Hotdogs and writes it on your application form
5. Top 20 customers for all 7-Eleven branches with the fastest time will move on to the semi-finals where they will be competing to eat the most number of hotdog sandwiches in five (5) minutes
6. 7 finalists will then battle it out in the Final round where they will be eating the most number of hotdog sandwiches within 10-minutes
7. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: June 26 - August 15, 2009

• Qualifying Rounds
• all 7-Eleven stores every Fridays (from 12 noon to 7pm) and Saturdays (from 10 am to 5 pm)
• Semi-Finals
• The Columbia Tower, Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong City on August 22, 2009, 10:00am
• Finals
• Trinoma Activity Center on August 29, 2009

Contest Prize:

• 1st Place: P 500,000
• 2nd Place: P 150,000
• 3rd Place: P 75,000
• 4 Consolation prizes: P 20,000 each

Upside:

• Open in all 7-Eleven stores
• You may enter as many times as you want
  

Downside:

• Tie breakers are a killer (read the complete mechanics)

For more information, log on to 7-eleven.com.ph and eatingmachinesphilippines.com

Found this out at Animetric's blog

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Planning to take advantage of Cebu Pacific Air's low fares? If you are, make sure you don't forget to pack these 2 important things: a pair of slippers or flip- flops and a camera. Then, you could join the Wandering Juan Photo Contest where you could Win round trip tickets to Asian destinations!



Contest Requirements:

• Must be at least be 18 years old and above
• Filipino and Foreign travelers who have purchased a Cebu Pacific Air tickets traveling in Local or foreign destinations
  
• Photos are taken during the contest period of July 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009

Contest Mechanics:

1. Take photos of interesting sights and people featuring a pair of tsinelas (slippers or flip- flops)
2. Upload photos to www.wanderingjuan.com and write captions and descriptions
   
3. Photo Requirement
• Minimum file size of 2MB
• Must be in full-color
• No form of digital enhancement is allowed
4. Photo Categories
• SIGHTS - photographs of landmarks and other scenery featuring a pair of tsinelas. Entries in this category should include a caption of no more than six (6) sentences
• PEOPLE - photographs of local residents encountered during the trip featuring a pair of tsinelas. Entries in this category should include a description of the person (including his or her name and occupation) or a memorable quote from the person not exceeding six (6) sentences
• TRAVELOGUE - a series of five (5) photographs featuring a pair of tsinelas. The series of ph otographs must tell a story. Each photograph in the series must come with a one (1)-sentence caption.
5. Judging Criteria
• 60% Cebu Pacific Judges
• 20% Creativity
• 20% Uniqueness of destination
• 40% Message/Story/Caption
• 20% Overall Impac
• 40% Online Votes
  
6. Cebu Pacific representatives will choose Fifteen (15) finalists from November 2-16, 2009 which will be open for online voting on the website from November 20-December 20, 2009
7. Voters can vote for only one photo for every category using one unique email address.
8. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: July 1 - October 31, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Category 1 SIGHTS: Round trip tickets for two (2) to Singapore
• Category 2 PEOPLE: Round trip tickets for two (2) to Bangkok, Thailand
• Category 3 TRAVELOGUE: Round trip tickets for two (2) to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Upside:

• Maximum of 10 entries per category per booking confirmation number and destination
• Tax prize will be shouldered by Cebu Pacific
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• Long contest period
• "All entries once uploaded will become property of Cebu Pacific Air"

For more information, log on to wanderingjuan.com

Saw this at Azraels blog

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Put your Facebook account to good use by using what it is designed for - connecting friends. Acer encourages Filipino users to do just that with a promo I call, Connect thru Facebook. All you need to do is choose a good friend from your list and share a wacky/heart warming/sad/ funny/sentimental/happy story on why you want to reconnect with a long lost friend. You and your friend may just Win an Acer Aspire One 10" laptop and an Acer F900 Smart Phone.




Promo Requirements:

• Filipino Facebook users of all ages

Promo Mechanics:

1. Choose a friend from your list
2. Share a wacky/heart warming/sad/ funny/sentimental/happy story on why you want to reconnect with a long lost friend
3. Upload your old fun pictures together
4. Send an invite to your friend using the application and he/she must accept that invitation for your entry to be valid
   
5. Top 10 Acer Connects entries with the most number of votes will be shortlisted and evaluated by the Acer panel
6. Judging Criteria
• 40% Friendship Story and Pictures (Most funny and heart warming)
• 30% Overall votes
  
• 30% Acer Panel Judging
  
7. View complete promo mechanics (you must be logged in to view the mechanics)
   

Promo Period: June 29 - August 31, 2009 September 13, 2009

Promo Prize:

• One pair of friends will win
• One(1) Acer Aspire One 10" laptop
• One(1) Acer F900 Smart Phone

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Prizes are tax FREE
  

Downside:

• Only 1 pair of winner

For more information, log on to facebook.com

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Planning to buy a new Eee PC? Well if you are, don't miss the chance to join the Eee PC My Life Blog Contest. Blog your way to winning a Cruise for 4 on board the Super Star Virgo, a ASUS U20 Laptop or a ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA netbook. You need to have purchased an ASUS Eee PC within July 1 - September 30, 2009 to be eligible.


Contest Requirements:

• ASUS Eee PC owners from July 1 - September 30, 2009
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to www.myeeepcmylife.com.ph to register
2. One (1) ASUS EeePC owner can only use one (1) serial number for verification thus one (1) entry for the contest will be one (1) verified serial number
3. Fill out your contact details and serial number
   
4. Blog Guidelines
• Written either in proper English and/ or Filipino with correct grammar. Taglish phrases are accepted providing with minimal use
• Minimum of one hundred (100) words/ characters (no maximum)
5. Judges will be invited to choose the top 3 best blogs entries
6. Judging Criteria
   
   • 35% Experience Value - day-to-day experiences with EeePC
   • 30% Consistency
     
   • 25% Creativity - Imaginative and entertaining writing skills which captures attention and leaves a deep impression on its readers
   • 10% Impressions - Number of times blog entries have been viewed on the site www.myeeepcmylife.com.ph.
7. In case of a tie, the three (3) judges will be given authority to re-evaluate blog entries
8. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: July 1 - September 30, 2009

Contest Prize:

• 1st Prize - one (1) winner of a FIVE(5) Nights Cruise for FOUR(4) on board Super Star Virgo includes:
  • Up to 6 meals a day in the inclusive restaurants Bella Vista (Western), Pavilion Room (Chinese), Mediterranean Buffet (International) - (Beverages like - soft drinks/juices/wines/liquors etc. not included)
  • Luxurious accommodation
  • World Class Entertainment
  • Use of Recreational and Gym Facilities
  • Children Facilities
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers
  • Tours, transfers and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Validity of trip prize will be within 6 months from date of claiming.
• 2nd Prize - one (1) winner will receive one (1) unit ASUS U20 Laptop
• 3rd Prize - one (1) winner will receive one (1) unit ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA netbook

Upside:

• "A minimum of FOURTEEN (14) and maximum of NINETY-TWO (92) blogs must be submitted" within the contest period (The rules did not state that the contest will be canceled if there are less than 14 entries)
• No submissions yet as of writing this post
  

Downside:

• Winners shall shoulder the 20% withholding tax of prizes
• You need to have purchased an Eee PC to join
  

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

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Without a doubt, music aficionados drool over the prize of MTV Cherry Girl contest. The prize - a Gibson acoustic limited edition guitar signed by John Legend, Metallica, Macy Gray, Kasabian, Paolo Nutini, Spinal Tap, Russell Brand and more. To win this prize, you need to show how you made an effort in improving the environment around you in a form of a video, picture or story and send it via email.

Contest Requirement:

• Open to entrants worldwide, aged sixteen (16) years and over

Contest Mechanics:

1. Show how you have made an effort in improving the environment around you through a video, story or image
2. Include name, age, address, (including postcode), telephone number and email to cherrygirlguitar@gmail.com
3. One entry per person
4. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: Submission Deadline is on August 20, 2009 (British summer time)

Contest Prize:

• One (1) Gibson acoustic limited edition guitar branded with Live Earth graphics and signed by James Blunt, The Beastie Boys, Bloc Party, Russell Brand, Corrinne Bailey Rae, Foo Fighters, David Grey, Kasabian, Keane, Kirk Hammett, John Legend, Paulo Nuitini, Snow Patrol and Spinal Tap

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• One winner only
• Winner bears the shipping cost

For more information, log on to iamcherrygirl.com/?page_id=109

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It's Philippines-Japan Friendship Month once again which only means one thing - FREE Japanese films! The Japanese Film Festival '09 will be running Japanese films from July 2 - August 11 at five different locations; Shangrila-La Plaza, UP Film Insitute, Gaisano South City Mall Davao, Ayala Center Cebu, or Baguio Center Mall.

Promo Mechanics:

1. Visit jfmo.org.ph for Movie Schedule
2. Go to Shangrila-La Plaza, UP Film Insitute, Gaisano South City Mall Davao, Ayala Center Cebu, or Baguio Center Mall
   
3. Get your tickets for FREE! (1st come 1st served)
4. Enjoy the movie!

Promo Period: July 2 - August 11, 2009

• Shangri-La Plaza Cinema 3 (July 2 to 12)
• UP Film Institute (August 14 to 20)
• Gaisano South City Mall, Davao (July 18 and 19)
• Ayala Center, Cebu (July 28 to Aug 2)
  
• Baguio Center Mall, Baguio (August 7 to 11)

Promo Prize: FREE JAPANESE FILMS

Upside:

• It's absolutely FREE

Downside:

• Definitely none!

For more information, log on to jfmo.org.ph or call 8116155-58

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Want to give your kid a happy and memorable Jollibee kids party? Then join Happy Play Photo Contest by Johnson's baby powder for FREE! Send your happy playtime photo of you and your child and write your happy play story to be eligible to win. There will be 9 winners of a Jollibee kids party overall.

Contest Requirements:

• Philippine residents of 18 years and above

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to happyplay.com.ph and register
2. Upload a Happy Playtime photo of mom and child, and write about your happy play story by filling in the on-site entry form
3. Most number of votes wins
4. View complete contest mechanics and terms and conditions
   

Contest Period: June 15 - August 15, 2009

• Period One: June 15, 2009 to July 15, 2009
  
• Period Two: July 16, 2009 to August 15, 2009
  

Contest Prize:

• Period One - 4 winners of a Jollibee kids party which can accommodate 30 kid guests
• Period Two- 4 winners of a Jollibee kids party which can accommodate 30 kid guests
• Overall Winner - 1 winner of a Jollibee kids party which can accommodate 60 kid guests

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
  
• Voters can vote once per week
  

Downside:

• "All materials (including photographs) received as submissions will remain the sole property of Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. and may be used in their discretion for publicity purposes and shall be subject to our Privacy Policy"

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

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Myra E VitaWhite is looking for young ladies ages 18-35 years old that possess the qualities that embodies the brand - stunning and healthy white beautiful skin. If you think you are up to it, then don't hesitate to upload your photos online and get a chance to be one of 3 lucky and gorgeous women to receive P100,000 EACH and appear in a TV commercial with Paula Taylor.

Contest Requirements:

• All women ages 18-35 years old
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to myravitawhite.com and upload your photos along with your personal information and write how Myra E VitaWhite has changed your life
2. Judging Criteria
• 70% - Healthy White Beautiful Skin
• 30% - How Myra E VitaWhite has changed their life
3. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: July 1 - August 31, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Three (3) winners will EACH receive P100,000 (tax free) get to be in the TV commercial
• Ten (10) most voted (People's choice) will EACH receive Myra E Gift Packs

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Tax FREE
• CASH Prizes
  

Downside:

• "Winners who will not available, or wishes not to be part of the tv commercial will be disqualified"

For more information, log on to myravitawhite.com

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Buy a bucket of KFC Mini Fries and pose a creative picture with your barkada. The winning photo gets to Win a Year’s Supply of KFC! Yummy! There is also 5 consolation prizes of Samsung C3053. You can send as much entries/pictures as you want to increase your chances of winning.

Contest Requirements:

• KFC Mini Bucket of Fries
• Barkada
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Take a picture with your barkada while enjoying a KFC Mini Bucket of Fries
2. Log on to kfcbof.com and upload your pictures
3. Judging Criteria
• 30% - Creativity of the photograph and the use of jargons
  
• 30% - Relevance of the KFC Mini Bucket of Fries in the photograph
  
• 20% - Number of views, votes, and comments
  
• 20% - Overall impact
4. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: June 22 - August 21, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Grand Prize
• A Year’s Supply of KFC (365 pieces of KFC Gift Certificates for 2-Piece Chicken valid for one year from the date of issuance)
• Consolation Prizes
• 5 units of Samsung C3053
  
  

Upside:

• Multiple submissions/entries allowed
• KFC Philippines shall pay 20% TAX for prizes exceeding P10,000.00
  

Downside:

• None

For more information, log on to kfcbof.com

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Enter the Tulaan sa Tren Poetry Contest by composing a poem in English or Tagalog (or even in any regional languages) that revolves around the theme: "Journeys." Three winners in each category, English and Tagalog, will receive CASH prizes of P5,000, P3,000 and P2,000 respectively. In addition, winning entries will be posted in LRT trains alongside the works of established Filipino poets and will be published in a compilation of Tulaan sa Tren 2 poems.

Contest Requirements:

• Open to all Filipino citizens of all ages
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Theme: Journeys (Paglalakbay)
2. Entry Guidelines
• English, Filipino or any regional languages (English or Tagalog translation must be written if in a regional language)
• Up to 200 words
• One poem per author
• Name of author and address must not appear on the entry
  
3. Submit your entries along with the Official Entry form and email to tulaansatren@nbdb.gov.ph
4. View complete contest mechanics
   

Contest Period: June 22 - July 22, 2009

Contest Prize:

• English Category
• Grand Prize - P5,000
• Second Prize - P3,000
• Third Prize - P2,000
• Tagalog Category
• Grand Prize - P5,000
• Second Prize - P3,000
• Third Prize - P2,000
• Winning entries will be posted in LRT trains alongside the works of established Filipino poets and will be published in a compilation of Tulaan sa Tren 2 poems
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• NBDB shall share copyright with the authors
• Maximum of one entry can be submitted

For more information, log on to nbdb.gov.ph

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If you are passionate about soccer and photography, then why not combine the best of both worlds with Soccergraphy Photo Contest. Make an artistic interpretation of football in everyday life through a photograph and upload it online. Two winners (1 professional and 1 amateur category) will get to go to South Africa to watch the FIFA 2010 World Cup final and a will receive a Sony Alpha DSLR camera package each.



Contest Requirements:

• Open to both professional and amateur photographers
• Entrants must be 18 years of age and above
  

Contest Mechanics:

1. Log on to soccergraphy.sony-asia.com and register for an account to be able to submit photos
   
2. Photo Guidelines
• Digital format ONLY and must be taken with a digital camera
• JPG or JPEG file format (ex. YourImage.jpg or YourImage.jpeg)
• At least 1,280 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) or 1,280 pixels tall (if a vertical image)
• Total file size must be less than 500K in size
• Photo must retain EXIF data (data from your camera that is embedded in your image)
• Photographs must have been taken within two years of the date of entry
• Minor burning, dodging, and color correction are acceptable. Hand tinting is acceptable, as is cropping. Fish-eye lenses are acceptable. High dynamic range images (HDRI) and stitched panoramas are acceptable only if the combined parts are all made around the same time
3. Write a caption describing your photograph
   
4. No confirmation if image is uploaded
5. View complete contest mechanics and terms and conditions
   

Contest Period: March 20 - October 31, 2009

Contest Prize:

• Professional Category (1 winner)
• 1 Ticket to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ finals (all expenses paid trip to South Africa)
• 1 piece of Sony A900 DSLR camera
  
• 1 piece of Sony 24-70mm lens
• 1 piece of Sony 70-200mm lens
• 1 piece of Sony 50mm 1.4 lens
• Amateur Category (1 winner)
• 1 Ticket to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ finals (all expenses paid trip to South Africa)
• 1 piece of Sony A700 DSLR camera
• 1 piece of Sony 16-80mm lens
  
• 1 piece of Sony 70-300mm lens
• 1 piece of Sony 50mm f1.4 lens
  

Upside:

• FREE to do
  
• Multiple submission allowed (5 photos max per submission)
• Online submission
  

Downside:

• 2 winners only
• Open to all countries I think

For more information, log on to soccergraphy.sony-asia.com

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