Ani ng Sine Film Festival

Monday, January 31, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Drop by CCP tomorrow, February 1 until February 5 for FREE screenings of Filipino independent films. The Ani ng Sine Festival will showcase Film Production Grantees of the NCCA National Committee on Cinema (2008-2010). There will be both full length films and short films with artists talks on some films. Know any good films listed below? Do share your recommendation in the comments section.



Promo Mechanics:
  1. Visit pinoyfilm.com for Movie Schedule or scroll down below
  2. Go to the Cultural Center Of The Philippines Dream Theater Roxas Blvd., Pasay City at the desired screening
  3. Make sure you get there a little early. Limited seats only
  4. Enjoy the movie!
Promo Period: February 1 - 5, 2011
  • February 1
    • 10:00 AM: Baby Angelo (Joel Ruiz, 2008)
    • 1:00 PM: Boses (Ellen Ongkeko, 2008)
    • 3:00 PM: Brutus (Tara Illenberger, 2008)
    • 5:00 PM: Concerto (Paul Morales, 2008) - Artists Talk
    • 8:00 PM: Huling Pasada (Alvin Yapan and Paul Sta. Ana, 2008)
  • February 2
    • 10:00 AM: Jay (Francis Pasion, 2008)
    • 1:00 PM: Namets! (Jay Abello, 2008)
    • 3:00 PM: Ranchero (Michael Christian Cardoz, 2008)
    • 5:00 PM: Ang Nerseri (Vic Acedillo, 2009) - Artists Talk
    • 8:00 PM: Bakal Boys (Ralston Jover, 2009)
  • February 3
    • 10:00 AM: Padre De Familia (Cesar Buendia, 2009)
    • 1:00 PM: Padyak (Aloy Adlawan, 2009)
    • 3:00 PM: Handumanan (Seymour Barros Sanchez, 2009)
    • 5:00 PM: Hospital Boat (Arnel Mardoquio, 2009) - Artists Talk
    • 8:00 PM: Iliw (Romualdo Fajardo, 2009)
  • February 4
    • 10:00 AM: Shorts
      • River of Dreams (Michael Daňgalan, 2009)
      • Ugat Sa Lupa (Ariel Reyes, 2009)
      • Kinulayang Kiti (Richard Legaspi, 2009)
      • Mutya (Nelson Caliguia Jr., 2009)
      • Musa (Dexter Cayanes, 2009)
    • 1:00 PM: Shorts
      • Lalaki (Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, 2009)
      • Hay Pinhod Oh Ya Scooter! (Hubert Tibi, 2010)
      • Impeng Negro (Dustin Uy, 2010)
      • Rose, Where Do Your Dreams Go? (Nawruz Paguidopon, 2010)
    • 3:00 PM: Ang Ninanais (John Torres, 2010)
    • 5:00 PM: Sayaw (Guest Entry, France) (Gäelle Piton and AurÄ—lien Lucquiad, 2011) - Artists Talk
    • 7:00 PM: The Cinema of Celso Ad Castillo (Byron Bryant, 2010)
  • February 5
    • 10:00 AM: Sakay Sa Hangin (Regiben Romana, 2011)
    • 1:00 PM: Cine/Sine (Nick Deocampo, 2009)
    • 5:00 PM: Shorts
      • Four Editors: Soaring to New Heights (Jose Carreon, 2011)
      • Lumang Kahoy (Pam Miras, 2011)
      • Ka Bel (Meryl Quero-Asa, 2011)
    • 7:00 PM: Askal (Marc Misa, 2011) - Artists Talk

Promo Prize:
  • FREE ANI NG SINE FILMS for everyone

Upside:
  • It's absolutely FREE
Downside:
  • None
For more information log in to pinoyfilm.com

Whistlestop by Quick Delivery

Monday, January 31, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, Mel and I got some take out food courtesy of Quick Delivery. Out of their 90 partner restaurants, I made an order at Whistlestop. It's been a really long time since I last ate there so I had no idea what to order. We ordered just in time for dinnertime!



As Mel logged into Quick Delivery's website to check out the menu of Whistlestop, we stumbled upon their online ordering system. The last tab, the "Order Now" tab showed us all the restaurants Quick Delivery caters to.



We first ordered the Pasta ala Pobre by simply clicking on its name on the list. Every time you click on a food item, the window above will show up. From there, it's easy to indicate the quantity of that food item you want, add-ons you want included, and other notes you want.



The only thing that confuses me is the text box for the Label and Billing Reference Number. I'm not sure what to do with it so I left it blank. My guess is that the label is for labeling names on the food especially if you ordered a lot of items for different persons. As for the Billing Reference Number, I really have no idea.



Once the Check Out button was clicked, I was asked to register on the site to get my delivery address and phone number. This then brought me to the page above containing my deliver address, total bill, and payment method. There's even an additional comment box available.



My total bill was P1,022.40 inclusive of the delivery fee. We had to pay an extra P85 because the place we had our food delivered to was outside the delivery area. At least you could still order the food that you want anywhere you want.

After a few minutes upon placing my order, my phone rang. The number indicated on my profile was my landline number at house but they seemed to know my cellphone number so they called me on my mobile instead. They should have implemented a way wherein every time you put in a new location, you are asked to input the landline of that location as well.



The Quick Delivery call center agent simply reconfirmed my orders. I canceled the Chinese Broccoli at the last minute. They told me that my order would arrive in 60 mins to 90 mins since my order came from Makati. Around 90mins later, the doorbell rang and there was our order.





Funny thing happened when I was opening the styropor containers. The two container which were on top of each other melted and glued itself together.



The Pasta ala Pobre was probably my least favorite of the lot. I'm not sure how it's supposed to taste like but it tasted a bit odd to me. The flavor didn't seem to marinated well into the pasta.

Definitely worth it was the Beef Salpicao with the big serving. It was simply delightful. The tenderness of the beef was just right.



We had to order the Hainanese Chicken Soup separately from the Hainanese Chicken rice. I found it a weird that it's offered separately. Well I guess some restaurants offer the Hainanese Chicken as a dish but for me, it's simply incomplete without the soup! This is how you should eat a Hainanese Chicken. Get a spoonful of rice, submerge it partially in in soup and eat it with the chicken. This is simply the food for the soul.




Quick Delivery Rewards Program

Take advantage of QD's Rewards program! Every P1.00 worth of delivery purchase will give you one (1) point. Once you have sufficient point, you can convert it into GCs
  • 10,000 POINTS= Php250.00 Quick Delivery digital gift certificate
  • 20,000 POINTS= Php550.00 Quick Delivery digital gift certificate
  • 40,000 POINTS = Php1,100.00 Quick Delivery digital gift certificate
This is good for both individual and group orders.

For more information and deliveries, log on to quickdelivery.ph

SpinD Poi Gathering & Workshop

Friday, January 28, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Phippine Poi pioneer Planet Zips is holding a SpinD Poi Gathering & Workshop tonight, January 28, 2011 at Arts in Taguig City, The Fort (near NBC tent) on 8PM onwards. There will be FREE poi beginner workshops for the first 15 to register via email or those who go there. Expect wild exciting LED performances inside the studio, poi videos, games and raffles and best of all, fire performances! There's a P50 entry fee to cover for the cost of the venue, drinks and snacks. Everybody is welcomed to join.


Nestle Wellness Text Promo

Friday, January 28, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Nestle promotes a healthier lifestyle with their line of wellness products. With the Nestle Wellness Text Promo you have more reason to jump in the health bandwagon. Purchase any Nestle product worth at least P100 in a single receipt and text receipt number to earn a raffle entry. You may use the same receipt to send a text entry using another number registered to your name to increase your chances of winning. 8 Dell Inspiron laptops will be electronically raffled off every week starting February. This promotion is only open to SMART and Talk ‘N Text subscribers only.




Promo Requirements:
  • Subscriber of SMART and Talk ‘N Text whether in post paid or pre-paid plans
  • Purchase any Nestle product (except infant milk) worth P100 & up
Promo Mechanics:
  1. Buy any size or variant of any Nestle product (except infant milk) worth P100 & up
  2. Text your entry by texting WELLNESS to 2600 (P2.50 per text)
    • Example: WELLNESS 12345
  3. You will be asked to register to the promo. Register by texting in WELLNESS REG [name]/[address]/[age]/[gender] to 2600
    • Example: WELLNESS REG Gina Cruz/24 Pioneer St, QC/22/F
  4. Registration is FREE of charge. Only 1 name per mobile number is allowed. Multiple cellphone numbers under 1 name is also allowed
  5. View complete promo mechanics
Promo Period: January 15 – March 31, 2011

Date of Determination of Draw winners PERIOD COVERED # of winners
Feb 11, 2011 Jan 15 (12MN) Feb 10 (11:59PM) 1
Feb 18, 2011 Jan 15 (12MN) to Feb 17 (11:59PM) 1
Feb 25, 2011 Jan 15 (12MN) to Feb 24 (11:59PM) 1
March 4, 2011 Jan 15 (12MN) to Mar 3 (11:59PM) 1
March 11, 2011 Jan 15 (12MN) to Mar 10 (11:59PM) 1
March 18, 2011 Jan 15 (12MN) to Mar 17 (11:59PM) 1
March 25, 2011 Jan 15 (12MN) to Mar 24 (11:59PM) 1
April 1, 2011 Jan 15 (12MN) to Mar 31 (11:59PM) 1


Promo Prize:

  • 8 Winners of a Dell Inspiron (1 winner per period)

Upside:
  • "An Official Receipt Number can be used by different mobile numbers multiple times but can only be used by one mobile number once" - you simply need to product the receipt if and when you win
  • Non-winning entries for the draws will still qualify for succeeding draws
Downside:
  • None
For more information, log on to info.smart.com.ph

Swatch My Rabbit Story Contest

Friday, January 28, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Every year, Swatch and Philippine Star welcomes Chinese new year with a contest that involves Chinese zodiac signs. This year of the rabbit, they launched the Swatch My Rabbit Story Contest. This time around, entries should be in a form of fashion or wearable art inspired by the Swatch My Rabbit Story watch. There will be 5 categories to choose from. One winner per category will go home with P50,000 CASH. Check out the winners of 2009's Bullish Art contest.

Contest Mechanics:
  1. Theme: “Swatch My Rabbit Story Contest”
  2. Submit any form of fashion/wearable art – including but not limited to clothing, footwear, bags, accessories, etc. using any Swatch watch as an inspiration
  3. Categories
    • 24 Carrot Gold Gal (Red Carpet)
    • Date Night (Casual Chic)
    • Fashion Forward (Over-the-Top)
    • Sweat It Out (Sporty)
    • Summer Fun (Summer Wear)
  4. Entry forms are available daily in The Philippine STAR during the duration of the promo
  5. All entries must be accompanied with a completed entry form, contest guidelines acceptance form (available at any Swatch Store or Kiosk or Hole in the Wall Shop). Gift Gate, Inc. must receive all entries by of February 20, 2011 8PM.
  6. Entries may be brought personally to any Swatch store or kiosk or Hole in the Wall Shop and will be received by the store OIC for proper documentation and storage. These entries will be sent to the Home Office (17 New York Street, Cubao, 1109, Quezon City) everyday for safekeeping.
  7. Judging Criteria
    • 25% Originality
    • 50% Creativity
    • 25% Composition
  8. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: January 5 - February 20, 2011 8PM

Contest Prize:
  • 24 Carrot Gold Gal Category Winner - P50,000 and a Swatch My Rabbit Story watch
  • Date Night Category Winner - P50,000 and a Swatch My Rabbit Story watch
  • Fashion Forward Category Winner - P50,000 and a Swatch My Rabbit Story watch
  • Sweat It Out Category Winner - P50,000 and a Swatch My Rabbit Story watch
  • Summer Fun Category Winner - P50,000 and a Swatch My Rabbit Story watch
Upside:
  • FREE to do
  • Huge CASH prizes
  • No entry fee
Downside:
  • "All entries will automatically become the exclusive property of Gift Gate, Inc. and may be used, copied, reproduced and/or reprinted by Gift Gate, Inc."
  • " Cash prize is subject to 20% withholding tax to be shouldered by the winner."
For more information, log on to philstar.com

EQ Birthday Raffle Promo 2011

Friday, January 28, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

EQ Birthday Raffle Promo 2011 is back. If your baby isn't picky on his/her diapers, go for EQ. Purchase of any EQ Plus, Colors, or Dry variant will give you a chance to win your baby one of 285 Jollibee Birthday Party Certificate worth P7,000 together with a Birthday Party Cake Certificate worth P500. Simply mail your EQ wrappers with number points at Major Jollibee Party stores or any JS Unitrade office.




Promo Requirements:
  • Purchase any of the following EQ products. Take note of the quantity needed
    • EQ Plus
    • EQ Colors
    • EQ Dry
Promo Mechanics:
  1. Submit in an envelope the EQ product wrapper together with the following information on a piece of paper
    • Name
    • Address
    • Contact Number
    • Email address
    • Signature
    • Baby's name and B-day
  2. Submit your entries through
  3. Each variant of EQ is equivalent to different number of raffle entires
  4. Your entry should contain the number of corresponding EQ packs
  5. Incomplete details and information will be disqualified
  6. All entries received after the deadline will be included in the succeeding draws
  7. View complete promo mechanics
Promo Period: January 16 - April 15, 2011 (Mailed entries for the grand draw will be accepted until 5PM of April 28, 2011)
  • 1st Monthly Draw Submission Deadline - February 16
  • 2nd Monthly Draw Submission Deadline - March 16
  • Grand Draw Submission Deadline - April 15
Promo Prize:
  • 1st Monthly Draw
    • 75 winners will EACH receive one (1) Jollibee Birthday Party Certificate worth P7,000 and one (1) Birthday Party Cake Certificate worth P500
  • 2nd Monthly Draw
    • 75 winners will EACH receive one (1) Jollibee Birthday Party Certificate worth P7,000 and one (1) Birthday Party Cake Certificate worth P500
  • Grand Draw
    • 135 winners will EACH receive one (1) Jollibee Birthday Party Certificate worth P7,000 and one (1) Birthday Party Cake Certificate worth P500

Upside:
  • Open nationwide
  • Lots of winners
Downside:
  • Mail in entries
For more information, log on to jsunitrade.com

What is Good Government to Me?

Friday, January 28, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

25 years ago, former president Cory Aquino created The Presidential Commission on Good Governance (PCGG) to rid the Philippines of corruption. In celebration of their 25th year, they are inviting the youth to join their contests with the theme"What is Good Government to Me?": A drawing contest for Grades 4-6 pupils, an essay writing contest for high school students, a short film making competition for college students and a search for model youth organizations. All of which seek to engage the youth on the concept of good governance and instill an importance of actively contributing to the improvement of the nation. Huge CASH prizes will be awarded to the winners.

http://thenewcommission.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/pcgg25logo1.jpg



Contest Requirements:
  • Drawing Contest
    • Currently-enrolled Filipino elementary students from Grade Four to Grade Six
  • Essay Contest
    • Currently-enrolled Filipino high school students
  • Film Making Contest
    • Currently-enrolled College school students
  • Model Youth Group
    • Open to all groups, organizations, clubs, and societies whose membership and leadership is composed of at least ten (10) members who are 15 to 24 years old
Contest Mechanics:
  • Drawing Contest
    1. Theme: "What is Good Government to Me?"
    2. Make a drawing on a sheet of white 8.5 x 11 paper (short bond paper) using pencil and crayons ONLY. Each entry must be originally drawn by the entrant
    3. On a separate paper, write your full name, age, complete address, contact numbers and attach a photocopy of your current school I.D. and enclose it with your drawing inside an envelope. NOTE: Do not fold the drawing
    4. Submit entries to via mail or hand-carry to
      • Mr. NICANOR V. SUAREZ
        Information Officer IV
        Presidential Commission on Good Government
        Independent Realty Corporation (IRC) Building, #82 EDSA,
        Mandaluyong City, 1550
    5. Judging Criteria
      • 25% Originality
      • 40% Relevance to the theme
      • 35% Creativity and presentation
    6. View complete contest mechanics
  • Essay Contest
    1. Theme: "What is Good Government to Me?"
    2. Write an essay about the theme with the following format: English, encoded (MS-Word format), font size 12, Times New Roman, double-spaced with a minimum of 1,300 words and a maximum of 2,000 words
    3. Email your essay with an attachment of an MS-Word file containing your full name, age, complete address, contact numbers and a scanned copy of your current school I.D. to pcgg25@gmail.com
    4. Your email entry will be acknowledged upon receipt
    5. Judging Criteria
      • 40% Originality & coherence
      • 40% Content
      • 20% Style and presentation
    6. View complete contest mechanics
  • Film Making Contest
    1. Theme: "What is Good Government to Me?"
    2. Create a video answering the theme in 4 to 6 minutes
    3. You may do a music video, documentary, short film or any form or style of filmmaking
    4. Upload your videos at vimeo.com or at youtube.com
    5. Email an MS-Word file containing your full name, age, complete address, contact numbers and a scanned copy of your current school I.D. with the link of your video to pcgg25@gmail.com
    6. Your email entry will be acknowledged upon receipt
    7. Judging Criteria
      • 40% Content management and dissemination
      • 35% Creativity and execution
      • 25% Technical aspects
    8. View complete contest mechanics
  • Model Youth Group
    1. Organizations are judged on their recent and/or current project or program that had/has an impact on the community or target audience and which best reflects the efforts of the youth sector towards good governance.
    2. Project must have been undertaken in the last twelve (12) months or at least a major portion should have been undertaken on or before the deadline of submission of entries. A project proposal does not qualify as an entry.
    3. Submit three (3) copies of the following:
      • Accomplished Entry Form. Do not leave any items in the entry form blank.
      • List of officers, leaders and founders (if any). Please indicate name, position, contact number/s (landline and/or cellphone) and email addresses.
      • One-page certification attesting to the existence and veracity of information submitted:
        • for In-School Youth Organizations, a certification from the Office of Student Affairs
        • for Community-based, Out-of-School or Working Youth Organizations, a certification from the barangay
      • Submit a PROJECT/PROGRAM briefer using the prescribed format. This briefer shall contain the following details:
        • Background of the organization (1/2 page)
        • Description of your project/program entry (one page)
        • Background of your project entry (1/2 page)
        • People/organizations involved in the project or program and their corresponding roles (one page)
        • Beneficiaries of the project and how did they benefit from it (1/2 page)
        • Future plans for the project (1/2 page)
      • Three to five pages of project documentation (narrative report, photos, testimonies of partners or beneficiaries)
    4. Email scanned copies of all required documents to pcgg25@gmail.com. Your email entry will be acknowledged upon receipt.
    5. Judging Criteria
      • 35% Harnessing of volunteerism & active citizenship in governance
      • 35% Impact of the project entry
      • 10% Creativity and innovation
      • 20% Sustainability & effective use of resources
    6. Each organization can only submit one entry
    7. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period:
  • Drawing Contest
    • Submission Deadline February 14, 2011
  • Essay Contest
    • Submission Deadline February 14, 2011
  • Film Making Contest
    • Submission Deadline February 18, 2011
  • Model Youth Group
    • Submission Deadline February 14, 2011
Contest Prize:
  • Drawing Contest
    • 1st Prize - P15,000
    • 2nd Prize - P10,000
    • 3rd Prize - P5,000
  • Essay Contest
    • 1st Prize - P15,000
    • 2nd Prize - P10,000
    • 3rd Prize - P5,000
  • Film Making Contest
    • 1st Prize - P20,000
    • 2nd Prize - P15,000
    • 3rd Prize - P10,000
  • Model Youth Group
    • Grand Prize - P25,000

Upside:
  • CASH prizes
  • Youth oriented
  • Open nationwide
  • Online submission (except for the drawing contest)
  • FREE to do
Downside:
  • None
For more information, log on to pcgg.gov.ph or call telephone number (02) 7261225 or email pcgg25@gmail.com

Rizal Monuments Photo Contest

Monday, January 24, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

How many Rizal monuments do you know of? Choose your favorite one then take a photo so you can join the Rizal Monuments Photo Contest of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). Try to be creative in your compositions and make sure to tell a story. The best photos will take home CASH prizes of P50K, P40K, and P30K respectively. There will also be 10 consolation winners taking home P1,000 each.

http://www.nhi.gov.ph/images/stories/photo-poster-SEPIAthmb.jpg


Contest Requirements:
  • Open to all Filipino citizens from ages 10 to 75 years
  • Professional photographers may join
Contest Mechanics:
  1. Photo Subject: Local Rizal Monument found in the town plaza, school campus, town hall, capitol grounds, hospital lawn, or on a public park
  2. Photo Guidelines
    • JPEG file
    • Minimum resolution of 10 megapixels
    • Full shot photo of the subject should be included for identification and record purposes
    • Must be unaltered
    • Professional photographers are required to submit both the RAW and JPG photo files
    • Must include a brief description of the subject RIZAL MONUMENT, the date it was erected, and its artist if available
    • May include people on the area for scale reference
    • Color photos ONLY
  3. Email entries to nhcp@nhi.gov.ph with the following details
    • Name
    • Age
    • Address
    • Cellphone No.
    • Name Of School/Office/Organization/Profession
  4. Judging Criteria
    • 25% Photo composition
    • 25% Photo quality
    • 25% Monument appreciation
    • 25% Message conveyed by the photo
  5. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: December 30, 2010 - May 19, 2011

Contest Prize:

  • First Prize - P50,000 + Certificate
  • Second Prize - P40,000 + Certificate
  • Third Prize - P30,000+ Certificate
  • 10 consolation prizes EACH get - P1000 + Certificate + NHCP books

Upside:
  • FREE to do
  • Online submission
  • Big CASH prizes
Downside:
  • One entry per person only
For more information, log on to nhi.gov.ph

Breakthrough Innovation Grant

Monday, January 24, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Think of a BIG business idea that has a strong market potential and at the same time creates a impact to the Philippine society. Once you have it, go to Breakthrough Innovation Grant (BIG) website and explain in less than 500 words your proposal. Out of all the submitted entries, only 6 finalists will be chosen. The finalists will then submit a full business plan where they have a chance fine-tune the details with the help of the community and consultants. The best idea will receive a $20,000 seed grant to jump start the business.




Contest Requirements:
  • Open to all participants globally
  • 18 years of age or above
  • Group, a team of up to 10 people (all of whom 18 years and above), or a registered entity are eligible
  • Excluded from participation are: staff members of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) and their relatives up to third degree of consanguinity, staff members of the Fisherman Foundation and their relatives up to third degree of consanguinity, staff members of the S.E.Ven Fund Consortia and their relatives up to third degree of consanguinity
Contest Mechanics:
  1. Think of a business idea that:
    • is innovative and out of the box with strong market potential
    • creates direct benefits to satisfy customers
    • provides a competitive ROI
    • provides high and rising wages to and training for workers
    • has a sustainable business model with initiatives that strengthen society and do not degrade the environment
    • has Metro Manila residents as its target market
  2. Submit your idea on the website breakthroughinnovationgrant.com (Individual, Group, Entity)
  3. Entry Guidelines for online submission
    • English only
    • Maximum of 500 words
    • Upload a photo of yourself or your team
  4. Judging Criteria for 6 qualifying entries
    • Effect on the quality of life and poverty alleviation in Metro Manila
    • Promotional reach and community participation (number of votes and quality of comments)
    • Feasibility of implementation
  5. The 6 Finalists must submit the following
    • a full business plan (format provided);
    • a 60-second video clip (optional);
    • a 100-word abstract of their business plan;
    • three (3) references as proof of participant’s capability to implement the proposal (indicate the names and their contact information); and
    • Other forms of proof of capability for project implementation (e.g. – for participants from outside of the Philippines – partnership with a local institution that can closely monitor project implementation; access to networks; CV/resume; technical expertise; access to necessary equipment)
  6. Entries will be posted on breakthroughinnovationgrant.comwhere finalists need to promote the entry online through your social networks and encourage comments, feedback, and discussion
  7. Finalists will submit a final version of the business plan
  8. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: Submission Deadline March 15, 2011
  • December 1, 2010 – Competition Launch
  • March 15, 2011 – Entries Submission Deadline
  • April 15, 2011 – Announcement of Top 6 Ideas
  • June 15, 2011 – Finalists’ Requirements Submission Deadline
  • July 1, 2011 – Finalists Submit Revised Business Plan
  • June 15, 2011 – Winner Notification
Contest Prize:
  • Grand prize
    • Up to $20,000 seed money for implementation of the winning business proposal(s)
    • Business ideas will be patented in the United States
  • Six (6) finalists - business ideas will be patented in the Philippines
Upside:
  • Unlimited number of entries accepted
  • FREE to do
  • Online submission
  • Big seed money
Downside:
  • None
For more information, log on to breakthroughinnovationgrant.com

Solve Youth Migration

Sunday, January 23, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

It's that time again for the yearly video and essay contest of The World Bank which goes back from 2004. Last year's theme about youth unemployment awarded Riska Mirzalina of Indonesia the 1st prize for winning the essay category. This year's theme will revolve around Solving Youth Migration. Winners of both video and essay contest will take home CASH prizes in USD. Finalists will also get to fly to Paris, France in May 2011, and attend the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics.

Essay Competition 2011


Contest Requirements:
  • Open to all young people, students and non-students alike, between the ages of 18 (by May 15, 2011) and 25, from all countries of the world
  • Finalist or winner of a previous edition of the World Bank International Essay Competition, you are no longer eligible to compete
Contest Mechanics:
  1. Share your ideas on how the youth can tackle the issue on the opportunities, challenges and implications of youth migration through an essay or video. Read more info on the issue here.
    • Essay Guidelines
      • Maximum of 4000 words (about 10 pages of standard text)
      • .doc or .pdf format
      • Summary of no more than 250 words (for pre-selection)
      • English, French or Spanish
    • Video Guidelines
      • Maximm of 2 minutes
      • Upload video on YouTube (guideline here)
      • English, French or Spanish
  2. Submit your entries on the contest website
  3. One participant may only submit one work per category (essay and/or video)
  4. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: Submission Deadline - March 17, 2011
  • January 17, 2011 - Launch of the Essay Competition
  • March 17, 2011 - Deadline for submissions
  • Week of May 2 - Finalists of the essay category announced and winner of the video category announced
  • May 30 - June 1, 2011- Final Jury in Paris, France (only finalists in the essay category and winner of the video category participate)
  • June 1, 2011- Award Ceremony during the ABCDE conference in Paris, France
Contest Prize:
    • Essay
      • Eight finalists will participate in the Final Jury in in Paris, France in May 2011, and attend the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE). All expense paid by World Bank
      • Money awards:
        • 1st prize: 3,000 USD
        • 2nd prize: 2,000 USD
        • 3rd prize: 1,000 USD
    • Video
      • Author of the winning video will be invited for a screening at the occasion of the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE), held in in Paris, France in May 2011
      • Money awards:
        • 1st prize: 2,000 USD
        • 2nd prize: 1,000 USD
        • 3rd prize: 500 USD

Upside:
  • FREE to do
  • Online submission
Downside:
  • None
For more information, log on toessaycompetition.org

HSBC Caltex Hot Air Balloon

Sunday, January 23, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Better switch to Caltex between January 20-28, 2011 and make sure you use your HSBC credit card so you can be eligible for the HSBC Caltex Hot Air Balloon Raffle Promo. Every P1,000 single receipt purchase on Caltex fuel products at participating branches will give you a chance to Win 1 of 10 overnight stay at Family Junior Suite with breakfast at Hotel Vida, Angeles, Pampanga and four (4) tickets to the Hot Air Balloon Festival. 20 random winners will also get four (4) tickets to the Hot Air Balloon Festival. All tickets may be used at the Hot Air Balloon Festival on February 10-13, 2011. No registration is required.

http://www.hsbc.com.ph/1/PA_1_2_S5/content/philippines/images/hot_air_balloon_portlet.jpg

Airphil Express Tag a Friend

Friday, January 21, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Airphil Express does another tagging promo for this valentine's season. Similar to the mechanics of the Tag a Flight, Tag a Friend promo. You first need to "like" Airphil Express on Facebook, download the photo below and upload it on the Airphil Express Facebook wall. Then tag 10 friends on that photo you uploaded. 3 lucky winners will fly off to Cagayan de Oro round trip with a friend. Promo ends on January 24, 2011


Shopwise Sunrise Sale 2

Friday, January 21, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Last Christmas, Shopwise greeted early birds with a Sunrise Sale. They are doing it again this January 22 and 23, 2011 between 6AM-9AM. Get 50% off on all Seafood on Saturday and 50% off on all meat on Sunday. All other items store wide is also on 5% discount with the exception of price-regulated items such as rice, eggs, baby milk, tobacco, etc. and currently on-sale items as well. You do however need to purchase at least P800 worth of items not on sale to avail of the discount. Unlike the previous Sunrise Sale, the poster didn't indicate a limit on how much you may purchase.


SUPERFREE Weekends Promo

Thursday, January 20, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

UPDATE: Promo extended until April 16, 2011



Globe Prepaid and Tattoo mobile subscribers will be happy with Globe's latest promotion called the SUPERFREE Weekends Promo. From January 17 - February 16, 2011, each time you load at least P199 (single or accumulated) from Monday to Friday will give you 200 texts to ALL NETWORKS plus 1 hour of cellphone internet. You will receive a confirmation message once you reach P199 worth of load. To avail of the promo, simply text SUPERFREE to 8888 anytime from 12AM to 11:59PM of Saturday. All reloading methods through Autoload-Max, call cards, reload via partner banks and ATMs, G–sCASH2-Load and Reload via E-pins are included in the load accumulation. P1 maintaining balance is required to keep the promo active. Check remaining texts and browsing minutes by texting SUPERFREE BAL and ASURF STA-TUS to 8888 respectively, FREE of charge.





Guyito Wind Hunt 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

The fourth run of the Guyito Wind Hunt has started! Grab a copy of a Philippine Daily Inquirer broadsheets and look for that adorable PDI cow mascot, the Guyito. This time around, there is no need to fill out coupons and drop it at drop boxes. Submission of entries is now done via SMS. Simply look for the daily unique coupon code within the Guyito coupon and send it up to 5 times for more entries. There will be a total of 6 winners of Suzuki bikes, 15 winners of P25,000 CASH each and an extremely lucky winner of a Mitsubishi Montero Sport 3.2

http://images.inquirer.net/media/newsinfo/inquirerheadlines/nation/images/pic-12090539480921.jpg


Promo Requirements:
  • Open to all Inquirer readers nationwide
  • 18 years old and below must have legal parent or guardian's consent to claim the prize
Promo Mechanics:
  1. Find Guyito Wild Hunt coupon in Inquirer everyday from January 16 - April 15, 2011
  2. Cut it out and key in the daily unique code via mobile phone
  3. Register first by texting GUYITOREG-NAME/AGE/GENDER/COMPLETE ADDRESS and sending the message to 4467
    • Ex: GUYITO REG JUAN DELA CRUZ/25/MALE/1098 CHINO ROCES AVE.,MAKATI CITY
  4. Once registered, you may text in GUYITOGUYITO CODE and sending the message to 4467
    • Ex: GUYITO ABC123
  5. Each SMS sent costs P2.50
  6. Make sure to keep coupon code for presenting when claiming the prize
  7. View complete promo mechanics
Promo Period: January 16 - April 15, 2011

Promo Prize:

  • 1st Draw (March 1)
    • Two (2) winners of Suzuki Raider J
    • Five (5) winners of P25,000 will also be drawn on each of the three dates
  • 1st Draw (March 29)
    • Two (2) winners of Suzuki Thunder 125
    • Five (5) winners of P25,000 will also be drawn on each of the three dates
  • Grand Draw (April 29)
    • Two (2) winners of Suzuki Skydrive 125
    • Five (5) winners of P25,000 will also be drawn on each of the three dates
    • One (1) winner of Mitsubishi Montero Sport 3.2 GLS SE 4x4 automatic SUV worth around PHP 1.7 million (registration and insurance not included)

Upside:
  • Easier to do now that submission is via SMS
  • You may send up to five SMS entries per code
  • Entries that did not win on the previous draws are automatically included in the succeeding draws
Downside:
  • Less 20% tax for prizes exceeding P10,000
  • Postpaid that are registered to another name or company must provide an affidavit
For more information, log-in to inquirer.com.ph

UHC Logo & Slogan Contest

Thursday, January 20, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Help mold the Department of Health's Universal Health Care (UHC) through a Logo and Slogan Making Contest. The goal of UHC is to make available health care services for each and every Filipino by providing information, facilities, medicines and proper funding. The DOT will award the person who designs the best logo with the most appropriate slogan P30,000 CASH and a certificate.

http://www.doh.gov.ph/misc/doh_logo.gif


Contest Requirements:
  • Open to Filipinos, 15 years old and above, nationwide
Contest Mechanics:
  1. Create a logo design for the Universal Health Care (UHC) which aims to make available and accessible essential health services, basic necessities and appropriate quality health care for all Filipinos.
  2. Entry Guidelines
    • Digital entries only
    • Vector format or with a resolution of 300 ppi for raster format
    • Width and height of at least 700 pixels
    • Landscape or portrait
    • Colors must work for both RGB and CMYK mode
    • PDF, JPEG, PNG, EPS or AI format
    • Filename must be your name (e.g. TonyRoda.jpeg).
    • Logo should have a slogan included consisting of no more than 10 words, written either in Filipino, English or Taglish
  3. Email entries to uhcpromotion@gmail.com with the subject “UHC slogan and logo contest.”
  4. Write your complete name, address, contact details and explanation of their work in the body of their email
  5. Judging Criteria
    • 50% Overall concept to represent the purpose and spirit of UHC
    • 25% Originality and uniqueness of the slogan and logo
    • 25% Presentation (e.g. catchy, artistic, technical layout)
  6. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: Submission Deadline February 4, 2011

Contest Prize:

  • Grand Winner
    • P30,000
    • Certificate
    • Citation in the unveiling of the slogan
Upside:
  • Multiple submission allowed
  • FREE to do
  • Online submission
  • CASH prize
Downside:
  • "The DOH will have exclusive rights to the winning slogan and logo, publish them on its websites and in other media and collateral materials"
For more information, log on to doh.gov.ph/uhc_logo or call the DOH National Center for Health Promotion at (02) 743-8438 or (02) 743-8301 loc 2801 and look for Tony Roda or text 0916-4396555

Children Storywriting Contest

Thursday, January 20, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Inviting writers to join this year's 2011 CANVAS' Annual Romeo Forbes Children's Storywriting Competition. This year, the theme is based on an original untitled oil on canvas painting by Liv Vinluan (picture below). One winner will receive P35,000 CASH and a trophy, the winning author will also see his/her story rendered and published as a full color children's book. Canvas also offers copies of their children's books which you can download for FREE

(Untitled Contest Piece)
by Liv Vinluan
48"x48" oil on canvas (2010)



Contest Requirements:
  • Open to all Filipinos
Contest Mechanics:
  1. There is no particular theme, other than the use of this year’s contest piece by artist Liv Vinluan as the inspiration or basis for the entry
  2. Writers may submit only one entry, in English or Filipino, which shall be limited to 1,500 words or less
  3. Entries must not have been previously published, and all entrants must warrant the originality of their submitted entries
  4. Entries must be submitted by email, as a Microsoft Word attachment, to storycontest@canvas.ph with the subject heading 2011 ROMEO FORBES CHILDREN’S STORYWRITING COMPETITION. In the body of the email, provide your name, title of their entry, mailing and email address, and telephone/cellphone number.
  5. Only the story title should appear on all pages of the entry, except for the cover page on which the entrants shall indicate their name, mailing and email address, telephone number, and the title of their submitted story.
    • NOTE: "CANVAS sends an acknowledgement for each and every entry that we receive. If you submitted a story, and did not receive an acknowledgement from us within 24 hours, please assume that your story was not received and kindly resend it to us"
  6. Judging Criteria
    • Originality and Storyline (35%)
    • Imagery (35%)
    • Quality of Writing (20%)
    • X-Factor/Judges’ discretion (10%)
  7. CANVAS shall forward a shortlist of at least five stories with the highest scores to the Artist. The Artist shall then provide comments on any or all the stories, for consideration by the panel of judges
  8. The panel of judges - taking the contest criteria and Artist comments into non-binding consideration - shall collectively choose the winner from the shortlist of stories.
  9. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: Submission Deadline March 31, 2011 5PM

Contest Prize:
  • One winner will receive
    • Cash prize of P35,000 (less the applicable withholding tax)
    • Trophy
    • Five (5) free copies upon publication of the book

Upside:
  • FREE to do
  • Online submission
  • Cash Prize
Downside:
  • "The winner shall grant and transfer to CANVAS all intellectual property and publication rights to the story, including the right to translate, adapt and/or make modifications thereto" (see explanation)
  • "CANVAS shall exercise full and exclusive editorial and artistic control over the publication of the winning entry and resulting book."
  • Only 1 winner
For more information, log on to lookingforjuan.blogspot.com

HSBC Caltex or Starbucks?

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

UPDATED MECHANICS BELOW IN RED

With every P2,000 minimum worth of purchase you use your HSBC credit card on, you have the option of availing 1 of 2 rewards - P100 at Caltex or a tall drink at Starbucks. Well actually 3 rewards to select from if you count the ongoing HSBC CPK Rewards Promo which will end this February. For Caltex Rebate and Starbucks Rewards however, it's going to end indefinitely. Seems like HSBC is trying to catch up with Citibank.

Your Starbucks® treat, from HSBC


Promo Requirement:
  • All primary and supplementary HSBC cardholders issued by HSBC Philippines
  • Single-receipt transaction of at least P2,000 presented within thirty (30) calendar days from the purchase or transaction date
Promo Mechanics:
  1. Present your Credit Card and submit your original charge slip at participating Caltex station if you would like a Caltex Gasoline Rebate or at any Starbucks branch for the Starbucks Instant Rewards promo
    • NOTE: You can avail this promo even if you have Citibank or any charge slip as long as you use HSBC to pay
  2. For the charge slip to be valid:
    • Name and card number on the charge slip must be the same as he name and card number on the HSBC
    • Transaction date of the charge slip must be within the promo period and should be resented within thirty (30) calendar days from the purchase or transaction date
  3. Updated mechanics
    • All casino transactions will not be honored for redemption.
    • Only one (1) transaction charge slip from a particular establishment made on the same day may be used for redemption under the Instant Rewards Feature. If two (2) or more charge slips were issued by the same establishment on the same day, the Cardholder may only use one (1) charge slip to redeem under the Instant Rewards Feature. The remaining charge slips will no longer be honored for purpose of Instant Rewards feature. The cost of the item redeemed through the use of the remaining charge slips shall be charged to the Cardholder’s Card.
    • The following details should be clear: credit card number, transaction date, transaction amount and approval code.
  4. View complete promo mechanics for Caltex Gasoline Rebate and Starbucks Instant Rewards
TIP: If your bill is big, try to ask the merchant to split up the bill into smaller transaction sizes.. Although the mechanics indicate that this isn't allowed, most merchants still do it if you ask nicely.

Promo Period: February 1, 2011 onwards (charge slips with spend/transaction starting January 15, 2011 will be accommodated)

Promo Prize:

  • Caltex Gasoline Rebate
    • Each charge slip with a minimum valid spend of P2,000 will give you one of the ff:
      • P100 Gasoline Rebate at Caltex - promo ended
      • NOTE: Enjoy a three percent (3%) rebate on fuel purchases made at participating Caltex Gasoline stations with a maximum cap of P35,000 per month.
      • NOTE: Only valid for participating Caltex stations
  • Starbucks Instant Rewards
    • Each charge slip with a minimum valid spend of P2,000 will give you one of the ff:
      • Tall Starbucks handcrafted beverage of your choice plus one add on (except bottled beverages, bottled water and fruit juices) ("Starbucks Beverage")
      • A 3-pack Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew (Colombia, Italian Roast or Decaf Italian Roast) from Starbucks under the Feature.

Upside:
  • Mechanics did not indicate a limit to redemption of rewards
  • Both promos will run Feb 1, 2011 onwards
Downside:
  • None
For more information, log-in to hsbc.com.ph

FREE Filipino Indie Films

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in partnership with different city governments recently launched Sineng Pambansa, a campaign to reinvigorate Filipino audience and aspiring film makers by showcasing FREE Filipino Independent Films all over the Philippines. Its first stop will be in Iloilo. Nine films consisting of: Bakal Boys, The Red Shoes, Emir, Sigwa, Kano, Halaw, Himpapawid, Sampaguita, Lola, Yanggaw, and Happy Land will be shown from January 19 - 21, 2011 at SM Iloilo. The FREE Filipino Independent Film showing will soon be shown at Zamboanga, Baguio and Quezon City.




Promo Mechanics:
  1. Visit sinengpambansa.ph for Movie Schedule and synopsis
  2. Go to SM City Iloilo to secure a seat (1st come 1st served)
  3. Enjoy the movie!
Promo Period: January 19 - 21, 2011
  • January 19 (Wednesday)
    • Cinema 6
      • 10:30AM - Lola
      • 12:30PM - Bakal Boys
      • 2:30PM - Red Shoes
      • 4:30PM - Halaw
    • Cinema 5 (D Cinema)
      • 11:00AM - Sigwa
      • 1:00PM - Kano
      • 3:00PM - Himpapawid
      • 6:00PM - Reception/ Cocktails
      • 7:00PM - Festival Opening Program (Filipiana attire) / Featured Film: Happyland
  • January 20 (Thursday)
    • Cinema 6
      • 11:00AM - Red Shoes (Director/Star in Attendance + Q&A)
      • 1:30AM - Sigwa (Director/Stars in Attendance + Q&A)
      • 4:00PM - Lola (Director/Star in Attendance + Q&A)
      • 6:30PM - Kano (Director/Producer in Attendance + Q&A)
    • Cinema 5 (D Cinema)
      • 10:30AM - Sampaguita (Director in Attendance + Q&A)
      • 1:00PM - Happyland (Director/Producer in Attendance + Q&A)
      • 3:30PM - Himpapawid (Director/Star in Attendance + Q&A)
      • 6:00PM - Yanggaw (Director/Producer/Star in Attendance + Q&A)
  • January 21 (Friday)
    • Cinema 6
      • 11:00AM - Lola
      • 1:00PM - Red Shoes
      • 3:00PM - Yanggaw
      • 5:00PM - Sampaguita
    • Cinema 5 (D Cinema)
      • 10:30AM - Bakal Boys (Director/Producer/Star in Attendance + Q&A)
      • 1:00PM - Halaw (Director/Producer in Attendance + Q&A)
      • 3:30PM - Sigwa
      • 5:30PM - Festival Closing Film: Emir (Director in Attendance)
Promo Prize: FREE FILIPINO INEPENDENT FILMS for everyone


Upside:
  • It's absolutely FREE
  • It says on the press release and poster that the the screening will be at cinema 2 & 3 but on the schedule, it's at cinema 5 and 6
  • Sineng Pambansa is coming soon to Zamboanga, Baguio and Quezon City
Downside:
  • None
For more information log on to sinengpambansa.ph

Tag a Flight, Tag a Friend

Saturday, January 15, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

While waiting for Cebu Pacific's Fly One, Fly All, Fly FREE application to be up again. Why don't you check out Airphil Express' Tag a Flight, Tag a Friend promo on their Facebook page. Just "like" Airphil Express on Facebook, download the photo below and upload it on the Airphil Express Facebook wall with the caption "Join the TAG A FLIGHT, TAG A FRIEND Promo by Airphil Express and get a chance to win roundtrip tickets for you and a friend!http://on.fb.me/tagaflight." Make sure you tag a friend on each of the 9 locations. 5 winners will be randomly drawn wherein the winner will get to choose the destination of his/her choice and at the same time, the tagged friend on that chosen location gets to go along with the winner. Promo ends on January 17, 2011


MyProperty.ph Post & Win Promo

Thursday, January 13, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

There's a new real estate website in town and it's gaining ground fast. MyProperty.ph makes it is easy for anyone to browse and advertise properties. Take it for a spin. While you are at it, browse through the Top Properties section to see the best listings. Who knows, you may even Win a Samsung LCD TV with the MyProperty.ph Post & Win Promo. Simply share the link of a property listing you like and post it on your Facebook wall.




Besides having great search functions that make it easier for individuals to search for properties, MyProperty.ph also has a lot of useful features. It has a calculator that helps you find out what you can afford, a news and information page for the latest update, a forum section for discussion on various topics of real estate, and a page for upcoming projects and developments.

Promo Requirements:
  • Contest is open to all NCR residents who are at least 18 years of age
Promo Mechanics:
  1. Log on to myproperty.ph and register for an account
  2. Find a property listing of your choice from the Top Properties section of myproperty.ph
  3. Share the link of the chosen property listing on your Facebook wall with status message: “My idea of a dream home is (complete the sentence) and I found it on MyProperty.ph!”
    • Example: My idea of a dream home is one with a white picket fence and I found it on MyProperty.ph!
  4. Send your entry to marketing@myproperty.ph with the following information:
    • Screenshot of your post
    • Link to your post
    • Full name
    • Valid mobile number
    • Complete address
  5. One entry per registered email address only
  6. View complete promo mechanics
Promo Period: December 20, 2010 - March 31, 2011

Promo Prize:

  • Grand Prize winner will receive a Samsung 558.8 mm LCD Television (worth Php 11,000). TV features are:
    • High Definition TV
    • Digital Noise Filter
    • Wide Color Enhancer
    • HDMI Input
    • 55.8 cm LCD Screen

Upside:
  • FREE to do
  • Easy to do
Downside:
  • None
For more information, log on to myproperty.ph

Fly One, Fly All, Fly FREE

Thursday, January 13, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Want to go on a FREE trip with your friends? Well you better have 149 friends who will instantly say yes to confirm. Cebu Pacific has an amazing gimmick called Fly One, Fly All, Fly FREE promo. Just create a plane with a flight plan of any Cebu Pacific destination due for travel on March 8, 2011 and return date of March 9 -15, 2011. The first plane that fills up 150 confirmed passengers (including you) will go to that selected destination on the selected date. You can also choose to browse through flights that have been created and join as a guest passenger. My advice is that you join the flight of Cedric Valera of Travel Factor. He currently has 100+ confirmed passengers. His flight plan is on March 8 departure from Manila to Caticlan and March 9 arrival from from Caticlan to Manila.

The Fly One, Fly All, Fly FREE promo is currently down due high volume of people using the application. It will be up soon though so stay glued to your computer.



Promo Mechanics:
  1. Log on Cebu Pacific Facebook Fan page and click on the Fly One, Fly All, Fly FREE tab to see the application.
  2. Create a flight by selecting your preferred flight details: destination (Cebu Pacific local and international flights) and return date (within March 9 - 15, 2011 only)
  3. Write a message asking your friends why they should book on your flight
  4. Invite 149 friends to confirm on your flight by using the application
  5. Your flight will be open to the public. You may choose to accept or reject other people who wants to join your plane
  6. If you create a flight, you may not be a guest to someone else's plane
  7. The plane that first completes and confirms all 150 passengers will win the flight of their choice
  8. If you choose to join as a guest on a plane, you simply need to visit a host flight page and click on the "Book a Seat" button. Note that you may be accepted or rejected as a guest passenger on that plane in the discretion of the host or creator of that flight plan.
  9. Those joining as guest may only choose to book a seat on one plane. You may cancel a seat to your selected plane to transfer to another one
  10. View complete promo mechanics
NOTE: Promo mechanics are from when the application was still running. The may change it once the application is running again.

Promo Period: First to get 150 confirmed passengers

Promo Prize:

  • 1st Plane that reaches 150 passengers first will go to the selected destination and date

Upside:
  • Join Cedric Valera's plane. He now has 100+ confirmed passengers as of writing this post. His flight plan is on March 8 departure from Manila to Caticlan and March 9 arrival from from Caticlan to Manila
  • What an exciting promo
  • FREE to do
  • Easy to do
Downside:
  • As of writing this post, the promo is currently in maintenance mode so you may not be able to use it. Everybody seems to be using the application
Service temporarily unavailable

For more information, log on to Cebu Pacific Facebook Fan page

Healthway Promos

Thursday, January 13, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Healthway has been continuously offering promos that deliver great value and importance to us Filipinos. After all, it's health we are talking about here. With the Cheers to a Healthy Life promo, you can avail of a Privilege Card sampler and a colon cancer consultation (Colon Check). The Privilege Card allows you up to 3 months of FREE unlimited checkups, 15% discount on lab fees and other services and P400 fixed rate for doctor specialists. You simply need to present a specially marked Quaker Oats. In partnership with Mentos, Healthway offers you the How Sweet is Your Smile? promo. Avail an oral prophylaxis worth P700 when you present 2 bottles of 26g Mentos Sugar-Free Gum. FYI, oral prophylaxis is a procedure that cleans or polishes the teeth to remove stains and plaque to prevent gingivitis.







Promo Requirements:
  • Cheers to a Healthy Life
    • Buy One (1) of any specially marked (promo stickers) Quaker Instant Oats 800g, Quick Cooking Oats 800g, Quaker Flavored Instant Oats 400g or Quaker Rolled Oats 1.2kg
  • How Sweet is Your Smile?
    • Buy specially marked (promo stickers, refer at the image above) 2 bottles of 26g Mentos Sugar-Free Gum
Promo Mechanics:
  • Cheers to a Healthy Life
    1. Surrender the empty Quaker Pack with promo sticker at any Healthway Clinics
    2. You will receive one (1) Privilege Card sampler and wellness visa, for every stickered pack
    3. Maximum of one (1) Privilege Card sampler sticker coupon per transaction
    4. View complete promo mechanics
  • How Sweet is Your Smile?
    1. Surrender 2 bottles of 26g Mentos Sugar-Free Gum with promo stickers
    2. You will be able to avail an oral prophylaxis worth P700 at no charge
    3. Any cost in excess to Php700 shall be charged to you
    4. View complete promo mechanics

Promo Period:
  • Cheers to a Healthy Life
    • January 1, 2011 – February 28, 2011 (redemption until April 30, 2011)
  • How Sweet is Your Smile?
    • December 15, 2010– January 31, 2011 (redemption until April 1, 2011)

Promo Prize:
  • Cheers to a Healthy Life
    • One (1) Privilege Card sampler and one (1) wellness visa of a colon cancer consultation (Colon Check) from Healthway
      • Wellness visa is equivalent to one (1) Colon check valid 3 months upon issuance
      • Privilege card sampler is valid 3 months upon issuance. You may use it for
        • 3 months FREE unlimited checkups (for regular doctor/physicians)
        • 15% discount on lab fees and other services
        • Special rate of P400 fixed fee for doctor specialists
  • How Sweet is Your Smile?
    • Oral prophylaxis of up to Php700 in any Healthway Clinic

Upside:
  • Great promotions tied up to great products
Downside:
  • None
For more information, log on to healthway.com.ph

Thunderbird Video Contest

Thursday, January 13, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

What's the best kind of video you could make? Why a video about you of course! Be as vain as you can with Thunderbird Resorts' Online Video Contest. Answer the question “What Makes You Extraordinary?” in 30 seconds to 2 minutes and upload it on Youtube. In that video, you must mention how Thunderbird Resorts creates Extraordinary Experiences as well. One Grand Prize winner Vacation Getaway at Thunderbird Resorts for 4 at Poro Point and Rizal an will be walking happily away with P100,000 CASH. The 5 Most Voted Video will win P5,000 CASH and P10,000 Thunderbird Resorts GC. There will also be a Special Prize of an iPad and P10,000 Thunderbird Resorts GC for a video that was shot in Thunderbird Resorts.




Contest Requirements:
  • Open to all residents of Philippines, who are 18 years old and above
Contest Mechanics:
  1. Create a video that answers the question: “What Makes You Extraordinary?”
  2. Video Guidelines
    • Minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of 2 minutes
    • Mention Thunderbird Resorts Creating Extraordinary Experiences
    • Should not promote/contain another brand or product directly or indirectly competing with Thunderbird Resorts
    • Video may or may not be shot in Thunderbird Resorts Rizal or Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point. However, no video recording shall be allowed inside the casino premises
  3. Upload your video to Youtube and email the URL/ Link to marketing@thunderbird-asia.com and attach the accomplished and signed registration and release forms
  4. All video entries will be screened before posting on Thunderbird Resorts Online Video Contest website
  5. A confirmation email will be sent to you
  6. Judging Criteria (for Grand Prize will be determined by a Panel of Judges)
    • 35% Interpretation of Theme: Extraordinary
    • 30% Audience Impact
    • 25% Creative Execution
    • 10% Technical Execution
  7. Vote by registering at thunderbirdresorts.ph/videocontest and rating the video with a star. Each rating will count as one vote
  8. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: January 17 - February 28, 2011

Submission of Entries

Jan 1 to Feb 28

Voting Period

March 1 to 25

Determination of winner


April 7

Announcement of Winners via website

April 14

Awarding of Winners

April 16


Contest Prize:

  • Grand Prize Winner
    • Vacation Getaway at Thunderbird Resorts for 4 (Quad Sharing) which includes
      • Poro Point
        • 3days and 2nights Hotel Accommodation. Use of facilities included.
        • ZestAir Tickets Mla-San Fernando,La Union-Mla (one-time only) for 4
        • Complimentary meals during stay
        • 15-minute Complimentary Massage
        • Property Tour
      • Rizal
        • 3days and 2nights Hotel Accommodation. Use of facilities included.
        • Complimentary meals during stay
        • 15-minute Complimentary Massage
        • Property Tour
    • P100,000 Cash Prize
    • Enjoy Philippines Card
  • 5 Most Voted Video Winners (Consolation Prizes) EACH get
    • P5,000 Cash Prize
    • P10,000 Thunderbird Resorts GC
    • Enjoy Philippines Card
  • Special Prize (One winner) – Open to video entries shot in Thunderbird Resorts
    • iPad
    • P10,000 Thunderbird Resorts GC

Upside:
  • FREE to do
  • Online submission
  • "The free usage (pertaining to the video entry), however, of the same by the Company for its marketing and promotions shall be limited to five (5) years. Thunderbird Resorts is not allowed to lend or sell these photos for monetary consideration"
  • Open nationwide
  • Up to 3 entries per individual allowed
  • Short videos only
  • Judging of grand prize is by panel of judges and not by voting
Downside:
  • None
For more information, log on to thunderbirdresorts.ph/videocontest

CSF Logo Design Contest

Thursday, January 13, 2011 dfg 0 Comments

Headed by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Credit Surety Fund (CSF) Program was developed to increase the credit worthiness of micro, small and medium enterprises (mSMEs) who have difficulty in obtaining loans. Currently, they are holding a logo design contest for the CSF program open to both members of their CSF program as well as students of schools/universities. One winner will take home P15,000 CASH and P5,000 to the winner's CSF province/city or school/university.

http://www.bsp.gov.ph/events/2011/CSF/logo_c.jpg


Contest Requirements:
  • Open to all members of the CSF and students of schools/universities
Contest Mechanics:
  1. Create a logo for the Credit Surety Fund. The logo must translate and depict a robust and unified identity on the true spirit of the program
  2. Entry Guidelines:
    • May be in digital or freehand artworks
    • Minimum resolution of 300 pixels with a flat jpeg format
    • Original artwork on A4 sized,
    • Adobe Photoshop format
    • Original raw file should bear your name and the artwork title
    • Design should not apply the Philippine flag
  3. Email soft copy of jpeg and PSD file along with an accomplished application form with your 2x2 colored photo to SantosTP@bsp.gov.ph and timjpsantos@yahoo.com.
  4. Judging Criteria:
    • 40% Concept/Significance
    • 30% Originality
    • 30% Creativity and Overall Impact
  5. Maximum of one (1) entry per person
  6. View complete contest mechanics
Contest Period: Submission Deadline on February 28, 2011

Contest Prize:

  • Grand Winner
    • Certificate of recognition
    • P15,000 cash
    • Cash incentive of P5,000.00 plus a BSP token to the CSF province/city or school/university of the winner

Upside:
  • FREE to do
  • Online submission
  • CASH prize
Downside:
  • Only 1 winner
  • One entry per person only
For more information, log on to bsp.gov.ph or call (02) 306-2460 / (02) 306-2450