While I passed by a Tronix store a few days ago, I saw a poster on their current contest called Tronix Image Search: Class of 2011. I remembered they had a similar contest last year. If you have that photogenic look, you might be able to win a prize package as much as around 66,500 pesos worth for the grand winner. The prize package also includes a P 20,000 cash prize and an electric bicycle. Four winners will be chosen for the grand prize!
This contest is open to all male and female aspirants, single, ages
(a) 15 to 25 years old (nationwide) and (b) 3 to 7 years old (Luzon area only).
CONTEST MECHANICS:
Contest Duration: June 09, 2010 to January 31, 2011
Raffle Duration: January 01 to January 31, 2011
Coverage: Tronix Imaging Center, Tronix EVO3 Kiosk, and Pix Imaging Centers nationwide
1. Registration starts on June 09, 2010.
2. The Tronix Image Model Search is open to all male and female aspirants, single, ages
(a) 15 to 25 years old (nationwide) and (b) 3 to 7 years old (Luzon area only).
*Age of the participant should be within the age bracket for the entire contest duration.
3. Applicants should fill out the registration forms provided at the counter of every outlet upon availment of the Image Model package for P195. This package includes all the required pictures to be submitted.
4. Image Model package consists of the following: 2 pieces ¾ body shot and 1 close up shot. These are 4R in size and laminated. Pictures together with the registration form should be enclosed in a sealed envelope, and must be dropped in designated drop boxes in Tronix Imaging Centers and Pix Imaging Outlets nationwide.
5. All pictures will be returned after the Tronix Image Model: Class of 2011 promo.
6. Deadline for submission of entries is on November 30, 2010 by the outlet’s closing time.
7. All sealed drop boxes should be turned over by the Store Officer to Innovatronix Incorporated Main Office in Antipolo City by December 02, 2010.
8. On December 04, 2010, five (5) judges from Innovatronix Inc. Main Office will select:
for the 15 to 25 years old category: 12 female winners and 6 male winners
for the 3 to 7 years old category: 5 female winners and 5 male winners
Criteria for judging:
Appeal (the charm the contestant exudes) – 25%
Projection (ability of the contestant to pose comfortably) – 25%
Expression (the impact of the contestant’s facial expression) – 25%
Confidence (one’s self-assurance in posing)– 25%
Selection Procedure for the 28 Image Model:Class of 2011 Winners
15 TO 25 YEARS OLD CATEGORY
For Females:
The 5 judges will be given 5 chips each. They will use these chips to select 5 entries of their choice. An entry could only be chosen once so each chip represents one chosen applicant/entry. This would trim down the applicants to 25 entries. These 25 entries would then be judged based on the given criteria and the top 12 female winners would be included in the Tronix Image Model Class of 2011.
For Males:
The 5 judges will be given 3 chips each. They will use these chips to select 3 entries of their choice. An entry could only be chosen once so each chip represents one chosen applicant/entry. This would trim down the applicants to 15 entries. These 15 entries would then be judged based on the given criteria and the top 6 male winners would be included in the Tronix Image Model Class of 2011.
3 to 7 YEARS OLD CATEGORY
*Entries came from Luzon area only.
For Females:
The 5 judges will be given 3 chips each. They will use these chips to select 3 entries of their choice. An entry could only be chosen once so each chip represents one chosen applicant/entry. This would trim down the applicants to 15 entries. These 15 entries would then be judged based on the given criteria and the top 5 female winners would be included in the Tronix Image Model Class of 2011.
For Males:
The 5 judges will be given 3 chips each. They will use these chips to select 3 entries of their choice. An entry could only be chosen once so each chip represents one chosen applicant/entry. This would trim down the applicants to 15 entries. These 15 entries would then be judged based on the given criteria and the top 5 male winners would be included in the Tronix Image Model Class of 2011.
9. Winners will be notified through phone call and registered mail.
10. All Image Model Winners should bring the following requirements for verification of age and identity to the Tronix/Pix Outlet where their entry was submitted:
*Any valid ID (School ID, SSS, Driver’s License, PRC License, company ID)
*Original & Xerox copy of birth certificate
11. Employees of Alta Vista de Boracay, Worlds of Fun, Cerealicious, Moist Comm, Innovatronix Incorporated & Pix Imaging franchise including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the contest.
12. Posters of the winners will then be posted in all Tronix Imaging Centers/ Pix Outlets nationwide not later than December 15, 2010.
13. From December 16, 2010 to January 31, 2011, special contests will be conducted simultaneously to determine the Tronix Image Model Class of 2011 Special Awardees: Customer’s Choice Award, People's Online Choice Award and the Image Model Grand Winners. Customer’s Choice will be conducted through votation via raffle ballots, while the People's Online Choice will be determined through online votation via Facebook. Image Model Grand Winners will be judged separately.
Selection Procedure for the Tronix Image Model: Class of 2011 Customer’s Choice
1.Every P50 worth of services and products customers avail from December 16, 2010 to January 31, 2011 entitles them to a single ballot, which will also serve as a raffle coupon.
2.Customer shall fill up the raffle coupon with Name, Address, Contact #(s), name of participating outlet, Image Model winner of their choice, and affix signature and drop in drop boxes provided on the counter of all participating outlets.
3.Customers can drop their ballots/coupons until January 31, 2011 during store hours.
4.The Image Model male and female winners in their respective categories with the most number of votes would be declared as the Customer’s Choice Winners.
5.Employees of Alta Vista de Boracay, Worlds of Fun, Cerealicious, Moist Comm, Innovatronix Incorporated & Pix Imaging franchise including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the raffle.
Selection Procedure for the Tronix Image Model: Class of 2011 People's Online Choice
1.Voting starts from December 16, 2010 to January 31, 2011.
2.Viewers should be an “official friend” of Tronix Imaging Center on Facebook. Using their registered Facebook accounts, search for Tronix Imaging Center (http://www.facebook.com/troniximaging). Click “Add as friend”. Your request will be subject to appoval by the site administrator.
3.As soon as request is approved, you can now access the Tronix Imaging Center Facebook account.
4.On the Tronix Imaging Wall, look for the Photos Tab.
5.Click “Tronix Image Model: Class of 2011 Winners. Look for your favorite “Image Model Winner” and click “Like”. This will serve as your official online vote.
6.Viewers can vote for more than one entry, but can only vote for each entry once.
7.The candidate with the most number of votes/likes would be declared as the People's Online Choice Winner.
DETERMINATION OF SPECIAL WINNERS: Customer’s Choice, People's Online Choice and Image Model Grand Winners
Customer’s Choice – Total of Four (4) winners (one winner each category)
1.Voting ends on January 31, 2011 at store's closing.
2.All ballot/coupon boxes should be brought to Innovatronix Incorporated Main Office in Antipolo City before 8:00 pm of February 2, 2011.
3.On February 04, 2011, votes will be counted in the Innovatronix Main Office in Antipolo City with the presence of a DTI representative. The male and female Image Model Class of 2011 winners in their respective categories with the most number of votes would be declared as the Customer’s Choice Winners.
People's Online Choice – One (1) winner only, regardless of category
1. Online voting ends on January 31, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
2. On February 4, 2011, votes would then be determined by the number of votes/likes per category which will be viewed by the DTI representative on our Tronix Official Facebook Account. The male or female Image Model Class of 2011 Winner with the most number of votes/likes would be declared as the People's Online Choice Winner.
Image Model Class of 2011 Grand Winners - Total of Four (4) winners (one winner each category)
1. On February 05, 2011, in the presence of a DTI representative, the Image Model Class of 2011 Grand Winners will be determined based on the following criteria:
Criteria for judging:
Appeal (the charm the contestant exudes) – 25%
Projection (ability of the contestant to pose comfortably) – 25%
Expression (the impact of the contestant’s facial expression) – 25%
Confidence (one’s self-assurance in posing)– 25%
2. The judges are as follows:
Ramon Castillo – President, Innovatronix Incorporated
Eric Camus – Manager, Management Information System Group
Glen Dedicatoria – Manager, Marketing Group
Genavie Tabuzo – Manager, Materials Inventory Group
Ana Carolina Zuñiga – Manager, Retail Outlet Operations Group
Jocelle Marie Puga – Operations Officer, Retail Outlet Operations Group
Ma. Rizalina Arravez – Operations Officer, Retail Outlet Operations Group
King Israel Corpuz – Operations Officer, Retail Outlet Operations Group
Note: The Customer’s Choice and People's Online Choice winners may also be the Image Model winners.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
1. All Special Winners will be notified via phone call and registered mail.
2. By February 16, 2011, posters announcing the Tronix Image Model Grand Winners, Customer’s Choice winners and People's Choice winner will be put up on all outlets. Online posters will be provided as well.
PRIZES: Total of P600, 000 worth of prizes
For each of the 28 Image Model:Class of 2011 winners
P10, 000 worth of prizes P280, 000
Certificate of Recognition
Gift Certificates worth P1,600 consisting of:
- Ten (10) Studio packages worth P60 pesos each
- One (1) A3+ picture with frame
Photo Shoot/Pictorial Package with Vic Sison (professional photographer)
worth P8, 400
For each of the Four (4) Customer’s Choice Winners
P14, 000 worth of prizes P56, 000
A Glass Plaque
Cash prize of P5,000
Gift Certificates worth P1,200 consisting of twenty (20) Studio packages worth
P60.00 each
One(1) A4 picture with frame worth P250.00 each
One (1) Tronix Picture to Real Oil Painting Package worth P6, 800
For the People's Choice Winner
P25, 000 worth of prizes P25, 000
Certificate of Recognition
One (1) Tronix E-bike Exceed (Electric bicycle) worth P24, 900
For each of the Image Model Grand Winners
P66, 500 worth of prizes P266, 000
A Glass Plaque
Cash prize of P20,000
One (1) Tronix Picture to Real Oil Painting Package worth P6, 800
One (1) Tronix E-bike Exceed (Electric bicycle) worth P24, 900
One (1) Gift Certificate from Alta Vista de Boracay worth P13,500
(3 Days/2 Nights Accommodation in a Studio Suite)
Note: All gift certificates are valid until fully consumed. Twenty percent (20%) tax for prizes exceeding P10, 000 shall be shouldered by Innovatronix Incorporated.
RAFFLE MECHANICS
Customers who participated in the raffle promo to choose the Customer’s Choice Awardees are also given chances to win.
1.Raffle draw will be held at Innovatronix Inc. Main Office in Antipolo City after ballots have been counted and accumulated on February 04, 2011 with the presence of a DTI representative.
2.Three (3) raffle draw winners will be announced on February 16, 2011 along with the Image Model Special Awardees.
3.A customer can only win once.
4.Prizes for the raffle draw are as follows:
1st Prize: One (1) Tronix E-bike Exceed (Electric bicycle) worth P24, 900
2nd Prize: One (1) Gift Certificate of Tronix Picture to Real Oil Painting worth P6, 800
3rd Prize: One (1) Gift Certificate of Tronix A3+ picture with frame worth P1,000
5.The winning customers will be notified through phone call and registered mail.
6.By February 16, 2011, posters announcing the Raffle draw winner will be put up on all outlets.
7.Employees of (promoting agency), Moist Comm, Innovatronix Incorporated & Pix Imaging franchises including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the raffle.
REDEMPTION OF PRIZES
All prizes, both for contest and raffle winners, upon presentation of a valid ID and letter of notification from Innovatronix Inc. (for contest winners) or claim stub (raffle winners), can be claimed at any of the following redemption centers:
1.Innovatronix Inc. Main Office located at #Km 26 The Richdale, Sumulong Highway, Sta. Cruz, Antipolo City, and/or
2.Tronix Imaging Center / Pix Imaging where original contest entry/raffle ballot was submitted/dropped.
Prizes can be claimed sixty (60) days from receipt of notification. All Gift Certificates are valid until fully consumed. All Premium Prizes are transferable.
CONTROL MEASURES
Registration
1. Envelopes, where pictures should be enclosed, will be provided by Tronix Imaging Center/Pix Imaging and will be sealed before placing in drop boxes.
2. All Participating outlets will be provided with log sheets. The applicants’ personal data (name, address, contact #s, age) written in their registration forms should be logged by the store officer or store clerk together with their respective entry numbers and have it signed by the applicant. These log sheets should be brought to the main office together with the entries/pictures.
3. Sealed drop boxes will also be provided.
4. Sealed drop boxes shall be collected after November 30, 2010 and shall be brought to Innovatronix, Incorporated Main Office for safe keeping of Retail Outlet Operations Group.
Counting of votes & Determination of Winners (Customer’s Choice & Image Model Grand Winners)
1. Sealed drop boxes should be brought in the main office until February 02, 2011 and will be collected for safe keeping under the custody of Retail Outlet Operations Group.
2. A DTI representative will be invited to be present in the contest judging, determination of winners, opening of drop boxes, tabulating of votes and for the raffle.
People's Online Choice
1. Only the Authorized Administrator has the right to access the Tronix Official Facebook Account.
2. Tronix Image Model: Class of 2011 photo album will be blocked to all users after 5pm. Viewers will no longer have the chance to vote for their favorite “Image Model Winner since the said album will be restricted to the site/account administrator only.
3. All votes will be officially declared final after the viewing restriction has been made.
Image Models: Class of 2011 – 28 Winners
15 to 25 years old Category 3 to 7 years old Category
12 Female Finalists 5 Female Finalists
6 Male Finalists 5 Male Finalists
Special Awards
Customer’s Choice Award – Four (4) winners
15 to 25 years old
Customers' Choice Award Male Category
Customers' Choice Award Female Category
3 to 7 years old
Customers' Choice Award Male Category
Customers' Choice Award Female Category
People's Choice Award (Online) – One (1) winner, regardless of category
Image Model Grand Winners - Four (4) winners
15 to 25 years old
Tronix Image Model 2011 Male category
Tronix Image Model 2011 Female category
3 to 7 years old (Luzon only)
Tronix Image Model 2011 Male category
Tronix Image Model 2011 Female category
--end of official mechanics--
Personal Note: To participate in the contest, you must avail of the Image Model package worth 195 pesos and submit the required photos of you to them. Consider this your registration fee.
Do take note that the promo period is rather long, the last day to participate in the Model Search is on November 30, 2010.
As you would notice from the complete guidelines, it is quite lengthy because there are several contests and promos aspirants and voters may want to join. There will also be an online voting on Facebook after the closing deadline.
Make sure you read the whole rules and guidelines before joining to avoid getting confused because of the different contest and closing dates for each mini-contest. If you plan to join the contest, tell your friends to go the Tronix Facebook page in advance so that they can vote for you online. If you get the most likes, you also get to win the People's Online Choice Award. Voting will be done after November 30 so you will have a lot of time to campaign.
There is also a manual voting where customers of Tronix get to vote. See mechanics above to get the full idea. The only difference is that the customer voting has a raffle promo unlike its online counterpart :(
For more information about this contest, you may visit the Tronix Facebook Page.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tronix Image Search Class of 2011
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Hapontukin Contest
Is Hapontukin getting to you? "Hapontukin" is that feeling of low energy during work in the afternoons. Enervon is having a video contest that demonstrates How to Beat Hapontukin!
Prizes at stake include camera phones worth 10,000 and iPhones for those who participated and voted in this contest!
Online Promo Mechanics:
1. Consumers must produce their own Anti-Hapontukin exercise and record it on video. Consumers warrant that the production of their videos was made in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations. By submitting an entry, the participant agrees to indemnify, hold free and harmless Unilab from all costs, losses, damages which Unilab may be held liable as a result of claims or suits arising out of the video submitted by the participant.
*Hapontukin – simply means inaantok pag hapon.
2. No video shall be accepted if it can be considered as against laws, public morals and order. Unilab reserves the right to reject any video entry if in its opinion, such entry will prejudice Unilab.
3. Visit www.hapontukin.com and fill up the registration form which includes the following details:
* Name
* Contact details (mailing address, telephone/mobile number, email address)
* Title of video entry (for example: HAPONTUKIN_HOW TO BEAT IT THE STUDENT WAY)
* Video URL
4. Upload your video via Youtube (www.youtube.com)
5. All video entries will be reviewed/filtered by the Hapontukin Page administrator and all valid video entries will be uploaded on Enervon’s Youtube Channel and posted on the Hapontukin.com and Hapontukin fan page.
6. A valid video entry will include an Enervon Hapontukin “stamp” (video end tag) that will be added by the Hapontukin administrator.
7. Every week, 1 FAN WITH A VALID VIDEO ENTRY with the most number of “LIKES” will win a camera phone.
8. Every week, those who “liked” any valid Hapontukin video will also have a chance to win. A raffle will be conducted among those who “like-d” on the WINNING VIDEO ENTRY and 2 winners will be drawn. The winners will also receive 1 camera phone each.
9. At the end of the promo, 2 raffles will be conducted for all the fans who joined the promo whether they: a) Uploaded valid video entries or b) Like-d any valid video entry. Those who uploaded videos have a chance to win an iPhone and those who like-d any valid video entry have a chance to win a camera phone. 5 winners of iPhone and 5 winners of camera phones will be chosen during the raffle.
10. Winners will be posted on Hapontukin.com. Winners will be notified via email on the details on how they can claim their prizes.
11. Winners may claim their prizes by presenting valid ID and hard copy/print out of email confirmation that they won.
12. By joining the promo, each contestant is deemed to have granted organizer the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to use the nickname, names, photographs, voice or video recordings and entries of such contestant and/or representatives of such contestant without obtaining any other further consent or making any payment whatsoever to such contestant and/or the representatives of such contestant for publicity, advertising, trade or promotion purposes in any media. Unless revoked by Unilab itself, all video entries shall become the property of United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB).
13. Redemption period shall be within 60 days from receipt of notification. Prizes are NOT transferable and NOT convertible to cash.
14. Employees of United Laboratories (UNILAB) Philippines, its advertising and media agencies up to second degree of consanguinity are not allowed to join the promo.
PRIZES:
Video Upload
* 1 winner (weekly for 4 weeks) – camera phone worth P10,000
(total of 4 winners)
* 5 winners (grand electronic raffle at the end of the promo) – iPhone
By Like-ing any valid video entry
* 2 winners (weekly for 4 weeks) – camera phone worth P7,000 each
* 5 winners (grand electronic raffle at the end of the promo) – camera phone worth P10,000 each
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO ENTRY:
* Limit your videos between 30 seconds to 1 minute. Videos more than one (1) minute long are not valid.
* Label/name your videos in this format: ENERVON HAPONTUKIN_[title of your video] (sample title: HAPONTUKIN_HOW TO BEAT IT THE STUDENT WAY).
– Note: Videos with malicious, sexual or violent content will not be entertained
* Go to Hapontukin.com to submit a video entry.
* You may use any device to record your Hapontukin moment as long as submitted entries will be in video format.
Schedule of Draws:
* Weekly Draws = 4 draws
Dates: June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12
Cut-off for entries will be on 12 midnight on the Sunday night before the draw date.
Entries to be considered are only those that are uploaded from between each weekly draw cut-of.
Note that 1 person = 1 entry
* Grand Draw = 1 draw
Date: July 19
Cut-off for entries will be on 12 midnight on the Sunday night before the draw date
All entries will be considered for this draw. Note that 1 person = 1 entry
Personal Note: This is more of an online voting contest than a video contest since the entry with the most number of likes on Facebook will be declared the winner. If you don't have many online friends, you may have a chance of winning in the raffle. Just submit a video or vote and you're in!
To know more about the contest, please visit the Hapontukin contest site or the Hapontukin Facebook page.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Jansport Photo Essay contest
Want to have a new bag this school year? Then why not try out for the Jansport Photo Essay Contest. The theme for this one is: "This Bag is Your Country's Story, What's Yours?"
Four lucky winners who will be able to submit the best photo essay will be able to take home a limited edition Jansport Pilipinas Bag. Send your photo essay of that uniquely Filipino thing inside your Jansport bag and get a chance to win the prize.
Deadline for this contest is near, it's already on June 30, 2010! If you own a Jansport bag and digital camera, there is still time to compose for this one...
How to join:
1. You must be a member of Jansport Philippines Fan Page in Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/Jansport.Philippines
2. Submit a photo essay of that uniquely Filipino thing inside your Jansport bag.
3. Send us your compositions to: jansport@primergrp.com
Your entries should include the following
a. photo
b. photo narrative (no more than 150 words)
c. name
d. e-mail address
e. facebook name
f. mobile number
4. Jansport will choose the best photo essay and will be judged based on the composition and quality of the essay.
5. Four (4) winners will be chosen to receive a Limited Edition Jansport Pilipinas Bag to be launched this May 2010.
6. Winners will be announced on July 7, 2010. He/she will be contacted by jansport Marketing via email and text.
Winners must present any valid identification card (school ID, passport, SSS, PRC, professional license)
Entries rules and regulations:
1. Deadline of submission is until June 30, 2010 at 12 mn. Any other entries made after this date will not be eligible.
2. Only one (1) entry from each participant will be eligible. Should there be several entries from the same participant, only the first entry will be considered. So make your entry count!
3. All entries should be from the participant's own work and not lifted from other sources. Jansport will not be held liable for any copyright infringement committed by the participant.
Personal Note: I was hoping I could join this contest, but I don't have a Jansport bag. Hopefully those with a Jansport will not pass up this opportunity. Sayang naman kung hindi subukan... (it would be waste not to try)
For more information about this contest, you may visit the Jansport contest site or the Jansport Philippines Facebook page.
Monday, June 21, 2010
IZOD Photo contest
Capture your active lifestyle with the IZOD Photo Contest! Join and have a chance to win a 3-day 2-night holiday package for 2 to Boracay Island, gift certificates from Ace Water spa and IZOD merchandise!
Philippine residents who own an original IZOD of legal age (18 and above) are eligible to join this contest.
Contest mechanics:
- Contest is open to all IZOD original merchandise owners, must be of legal age and resident of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Photo entries must be original in full color, showcasing original IZOD merchandise worn by the contestant(s) and demonstrates the Theme “IZOD ACTIVE LIFESTYLE” and must have not been published or exhibited in any printed or online media prior to the contest.
- Contest participant must be present in the photo (Photos may be a solo picture or a group picture , all wearing IZOD apparel).
- Only one (1) entry will be accepted, for multiple entries, only the best photo will be valid as the official entry.
- Photo entries must be in .jpg format, file size should have at least 1000 X 1400 pixels between 350 KB to 1 MB.
- All entries submitted will be considered property of IZOD (Madison retailer's Inc.) and Picatoo.com throughout the contest duration and likewise cannot be featured in other contests, publications, advertisements, exhibits, and other printed or digital media.
How To Enter The Contest :
1. Log-on to www.izod.com.ph, review all contest mechanics & guidelines on this website and complete the entry form provided, making sure to fill-in all required fields.
2. Upon completion of form, you may proceed submission and uploading your photo entry.
3. All submitted materials including completed entry forms and photos in an acceptable format must be received by July 02, 2010 at 10:00 pm (local time). You will receive a confirmation e-mail with additional information once your entry has been processed.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Ten (10) finalists will be chosen by the management according to the criteria below and shall be announced on July 05, 2010 via www.izod.com.ph and www.facebook.com/izodphilippines. Chosen finalists shall be released for public online voting starts on July 05 to 21, 2010, after which the top two (2) winners will be proclaimed on July 23, 2010 (FRIDAY).
Message: 40%
* Did the photographer use creative techniques to make an interesting effect without compromising the content?
* Is the image original?
* Is the image powerful?
Innovation and Creativity: 30%
* Does the photo follow the guidelines of the contest?
* Does the photo transmit clear and identifiable Lifestyle, sports or hobbies?
* Does the photo convey an “active” lifestyle?
Image Quality: 30%
* Can you identify what is being depicted/portrayed?
* Is the quality detrimental to the message of the photo?
* Are there too many focal points, too many words, lines that make the photo confusing and difficult to understand?
Prizes:
1st prize - 3-day/2-night holiday package for 2 to Boracay Teraces, Boracay Island
2nd Prize - GCs from Ace Water Spa worth 10,000 pesos
Consolation prize (10 finalists) - IZOD merchandise
Terms and Conditions
1. Winners will be notified via Phone call, email, FACEBOOK Page, Picatoo website and registered mail.
2. Upon claiming of prizes, winners must present the following:
* Original copy of the photo entry and entry form
* Two (2) valid ID’s with photo (e.g. passport, SSS ID, Driver’s License, Company ID)
3. All prizes must be claimed within 60 days from receipt of notification, otherwise prizes will be
forfeited in favor of Madison Retailer’s Inc/IZOD and Picatoo.com.
4. Madison Retailer’s Inc/IZOD and Picatoo.com reserves the right to certify if the winning entry is eligible. Only winning entries with an official IZOD account in www.izod.com.ph will be honored
5. Winners can claim their Prizes in Madison Retailer’s Inc Head office located in 2270 Mirax Bldg., Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City with the Tel. No. (+632) 812-9999.
6. For Provincial winners, prizes will be available for redemption in our provincial outlets. Process of redemption will be coursed through with the winners. MRI will not shoulder the winner’s transportation from the provinces to Manila and vice versa.
7. Prizes are transferable but not convertible to cash.
8. Winners should agree to be featured in publicity materials regarding the promotion.
9. In cases of dispute, the decision of Madison Retailer’s Inc/IZOD and Picatoo.com shall be considered final.
10. Employees of Madison Retailer’s Inc/IZOD and Picatoo.com including their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified to join the promo.
For more information about this photo contest, you may visit their website at www.izod.com.ph or their Facebook fan page.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Moda Plus Model Search
Filipina beauties out there, here is your chance to become a real fashion model. Moda Plus is looking for their next top model - The Moda Plus Model Search! The winner of this contest will be the next official model for Moda Plus.
This contest is open to all females (there is no indication that she should be Filipino) that have a Facebook account, and is a fan of the official MP-FB page as well as a friend of the MP Model Search Page (personal page)
Contest Mechanics from the contest page:
1. The Moda Plus Onine Model Search is announced and launched via the Moda Plus Facebook site
2. Candidates must have a FB account and become a fan of the official MP-FB page as well as a friend of the MP Model Search Page (personal page)
3. Candidates must post on the wall of the MP Model Search FB with a maximum of three (3) profile shots of themselves alongside details (Full Name, Contact Number, Email, Occupation, Company, Age, Vital statistics).
4. Before posting, verification must be done to ensure validity of entry. Each applicant must submit only one entry or else disqualify herself from the Search.
5. The MP Model Search FB serves as the official INBOX of all entries.
6. The entries are then posted onto the wall of the official MP-FB fanpage.
7. The entries are posted to generate votes in the form of "Likes".
8. The top 8 entries with the most number of "Likes" are the finalists.
9. From 8 Finalist, Management will select top 3 as winners and new image models of Moda Plus.
Steps to join:
1. Send in 3 full body photos of yourself via our Moda Plus INBOX (private message us!)
2. Include the following details:
3. Moda Plus staff verify entries to ensure validity of entry (only one entry per person).
4. Accepted entries are posted onto the wall of the Moda Plus FANPAGE.
5. The most number of "LIKES" qualify as the top entries and finalists.
6. Three winners are picked from the finalists.
The contest will start on June 21, 2010 and will end on August 15, 2010.
Personal Note: If you plan to join and win this make sure you tell all your friends you joined because to win, you must be able to make it to the top eight contestants with the highest number of votes/likes.
To get to know more about this contest, please visit the Moda Plus Facebook page or the Moda Plus Search contest page.
Race to the Most Blackberry Messenger Friends
Tech Savvy people check this out! Globe is currently holding a social networking contest dubbed as Globe's Race to the Most Number of Blackberry Friends. The winner of this contest will get a free Boracay Getaway for three!
To join this contest, you must be a subscriber of a Globe Blackberry whether prepaid or postpaid account.
Full mechanics from the contest page...
MECHANICS:
1) Create a personalized BBM Bar Code photo using this FB app: http://apps.facebook.com/bb_barcodegenerator/
2) Post the generated bar code with your BBM pin on the Globe BlackBerry fan page wall. Bar codes posted on the fan page will be collected by the page admin into an album. The photo could be either of the 2:
3) Start inviting people to scan your bar code or add your BBM pin to become BBM friends.
4) Your last chance to scan bar codes and gather BBM friends will be at the Great White Eyeball Event in Republiq The Plaza, Resorts World on July 7.
5) Participant who attends the party with the most number of BBM friends wins and will be awarded at the Great White Eyeball Event with a "White Sand Getaway" to Boracay with two (2) of his/her BBM friends (inclusive of roundtrip airfare, hotel with meals).
6) This promo is open ONLY for Globe BlackBerry prepaid/postpaid subscribers . BlackBerry units powered by other local & international networks are not allowed to join.
Those who successfully upload their bar code photo, and are part of the Globe BlackBerry fan page, get free access to the Great White Eyeball Party. MAKE SURE TO RSVP HERE
ADDED BONUS: If we reach 20,000 fans by June 30, we are going to raffle off one (1) Blackberry Curve to a lucky fan and also give out special Blackberry freebies exclusive to all Globe Blackberry fans!
Personal Note: I think there are around 80 participants as of writing. You may still have a chance to win this even though the last chance to get more friends is already on July 7. If you're serious about this contest, you should attend the Eyeball Event since most of the attendees have probably joined and interested in exchanging BBM pins. And MAKE SURE YOU RSVP (register in advance) to join the event. RSVP here...
To get to know more about this contest, please visit their FB contest page or the FB Great White Eyeball page.
Dunkin Donuts Day Today!
It's Dunkin Donuts Day today (June 19)! Every year, Dunkin Donuts is giving away free donuts to kids aged 3 to 12 years old. This promo is available in Dunkin Donuts stores nationwide!
If you want your kids to avail of the free donuts, head over to Dunkin from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. TODAY only!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Talk n Text Tipid-Sulit Idol
If you know someone, or a cooperative or group that practices the Tipid-Sulit way, you could nominate them in Talk 'n Text Tipid-Sulit Idol contest. The aim of this contest is to give recognition to those individuals or groups who do their share in uplifting themselves or the community from poverty by being hardworking, productive and creative in handling money.
This contest is open to individuals and groups in the Philippines 18 years old and above, and who are Talk 'n Text subscribers. 5 individuals can win 100,000 pesos while 5 communities can win 200,000 pesos. Cash prizes await the nominators as well.
To find out more about the contest, you may read the full mechanics here...
If you want to nominate an individual, you may fill up an online application form here...
If you want to nominate a group or community, fill up an online application form here...
The deadline for nominations is on June 30, 2010.
For more information about this contest, please visit the Talk n Text Tipid-Sulit contest site.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Red Fox Moment Photo Contest
If you by any chance own or be able to borrow a Red Fox product, you may be able to win a 1020i Netbook by joining this contest. This contest is called "Red Fox Moment" wherein you may submit a photo of you or anyone you know posing with the Red Fox product.
This contest is open to fans of Red Fox on Facebook. To join, just click the like button on their FB page and post your photo. Winner of the netbook will be determined by most number of votes. There will also be 5 winners of a special prize from Red Fox for the most creative photos!
Complete mechanics...
1. You have to like the Red Fox Facebook Fan Page to be eligible to join the contest.
2. Contest period is from May 27, 2010 to 11:59PM of June 25, 2010.
3. Upload a photo of you and a Red Fox product on the Red Fox Fan Page. You can do this by adding a photo directly via the fan page wall.
4. The photo must be YOURS. DO NOT GET PHOTOS FROM THE INTERNET.
5. Red Fox product in the photo must be an actual product and NOT a Photoshopped image from the internet.
6. The Red Fox product in the photo may not be yours, but you have to include a description of your photo experience in the caption. For example, if you took the picture in a computer store, you may tell us about how the salespeople in the store looked disappointed when you didn’t buy the product.
7. The person in the photo may not be you, as long as you tag the person in the photo and he/she must be in your friend list.
8. Ask your friends to “Like” your entry. They have to “Like” the Red Fox Fan Page first so give them the link to the page (http://facebook.com/redfoxph) by posting it on your Facebook status message (copy and paste in the links section of your status).
9. The top contestant with the MOST NUMBER OF “LIKES” by the end of the contest period will win the grand prize. "Likes" after the contest period will not be counted.
10. One (1) winner will receive a 1020i Netbook
Intel Atom 1600mhz
10.2 inch display
80GB HDD
1GB RAM
11. Consolation prizes will also be given away. Red Fox representatives will choose five (5) entries based on the photo’s appeal and creativity. These five winners will get a Red Fox goodie bag each.
12. Multiple entries are allowed.
13. Winners will be announced on July 1, 2010.
Personal Note: This is really more of a voting contest rather than a photo contest. As of writing, one entry has already reached more than 1000 votes. If you feel that you can beat this, try joining. Or if you feel that you won't be able to beat this, why not be creative and aim for the goodie bag instead?
For more information about this contest, you may visit their Facebook fan page.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
thINK 100 Video Linking Contest
Epson is currently doing a promotion called thINK 100 Video Linking Contest. This is more of a raffle promo than a "contest" since the winners will be randomly drawn. You could have a chance to win SM GCs or an Epson PictureMate PM310!
If you own a blog or have a social networking account like Facebook, you may want to try your luck. All you have to do is post their video link on your blog or social networking account. The great part is...joining this one is for free!
Their promo runs from June 1 to 30, 2010 only.
Complete promo mechanics from the contest site are as follows:
Learn more about how to get the best genuine values from Epson with prints that last for more than 100 years!*
Watch and share this video with your friends and get a chance to win a portable Epson PictureMate PM310 or gift certificates from Figaro* and SM*!
1. Click on the link below to watch how using Epson genuine inks can give you more value with prints that last for more than 100 years!*
2. Share the link of your video to your friends on your website or any of your social networking sites (facebook, twitter, multiply, etc.) in order to get a chance to win the following prizes:
• A PHP100 Figaro gift certificate (20 to be given away from June 1-13)
• A PHP500 SM gift certificate (10 to be given away from June 14-20)
• A portable Epson PictureMate PM310 (2 to be given away from June 21-30)
3. To win any of these prizes, email us at promos@epc.epson.com.ph with your complete details: your name, address, phone number and the list of link(s) to the website(s) where you posted the video. Incomplete entries and bogus and repetitive links will be disqualified.
4. Epson will randomly choose the winners that have legitimate links every week. Send as many links as you can!
5. Epson will announce the winners at the end of the dates stated above at http://www.epson.com.ph/. Winners can only win once throughout the duration of this contest!
Their videos are shown below...
To know more about the Epson promo, please visit their contest page.
Spin it to Win it Video Contest
If you have enough talent in pen spinning then check this out. Pentel is currently holding a pen spinning video contest dubbed as "Spin it To Win It!". A cash amount of 30,000 pesos is at stake for the 1st prize.
This contest is open to all pen spinners nationwide!
If you do not have a clue about what pen spinning is all about, then check out this video below...
The guidelines are as follows:
The complete guidelines can also be found here.
1) This contest is open to all pen spinners nationwide.
2) Buy any Pentel RSVP available at all leading bookstores nationwide. Keep your sales receipt as proof of purchase.
3) Video tape yourself. First, introduce yourself (i.e. mention your name, age, and school if student). Second, show the RSVP pen you will be using, and finally, videotape yourself spinning the RSVP pen with a background music.
4) Use only original Pentel RSVP pen purchased within the promo period. No modifications allowed.
5) Pen spinning should be a minimum of 15 seconds and no longer then 20 seconds.
6) The video should be uncut and unedited in MPEG, AVI or WMV format.
7) Entries should be enclosed in an envelope in a form of video CD together with the following information on a sheet of paper.
a. Name
b. Address
c. Age
d. Affix Signature
e. School (if student)
f. e-mail address (they will send an official confirmation upon receipt of your entry)
g. contact numbers
h. attach receipt of Pentel RSVP pen purchase (all receipts must be within contest period)
Send your entry to the following locations:
Pentel RSVP Spin It to Win It contest
c/o Sterling Paper Products Ent., Inc.
111 Lapu-Lapu Street, Caloocan City
---or---
Pentel RSVP Spin It to Win It contest
c/o Sterling Makati Showroom
Sterling Place Bldg.
2302 Pasong Tamo Ext. Makati City
Prizes at stake
30,000 pesos - first prize
20,000 pesos - 2nd prize
10,000 pesos - 3rd prize
* 20 consolation prizes - 1,000 pesos worth of Pentel Items
Sterling shall shoulder taxes exceeding 10,000 pesos.
Only one entry per participant is allowed.
Promo period: April 25, 2010 to August 31, 2010
Only entries received until office hours of Sept 10, 2010 shall be included in the judging.
Judging of winners will be on September 14, 2010 2pm at 111 Lapu-Lapu Street, Caloocan City. A DTI representative shall witness the judging.
Criteria for Judging
Complexity of Routine - 50%
Execution of Routine - 25%
Overall Showmanship - 25%
Personal Note: This contest was also done abroad. If you want to see more demos on pen spinning, you may want to look at the contest entries and winners in this contest site at www.spinthepen.com.
This contest does NOT have an online submission unlike our foreign counterpart. Please do not mistake submitting your entry to the site mentioned above.
If you want to know more about the contest, you may visit the Pentel Facebook page
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Canon Photography Contest: Snapshots Asia
Photography buffs may want to try this contest - the Canon Photography Contest: Snapshots Asia. Four winners per month will receive a brand new Canon PowerShot A490 worth Php 6,950.
This contest will be held for eight months starting this month so there will be a lot of opportunity for us to win this contest.
This contest is open to all residents in the Philippines who own a Canon digital compact camera (Powershot or Ixus model).
Complete Contest Mechanics:
1. Canon is giving away thirty-two (32) PowerShot A490s weekly for 8 months in Living Asia’s Snapshots Asia program. The contest is open to all residents of the Philippines who use a Canon digital compact camera for their entry. (PowerShot or Digital IXUS)
2. The theme for the season is “One-Shot Moments: Seize L1fe with Canon.” Interested parties are asked to create special memories and adventures each day and to capture these with their Canon camera.
3. Manipulated photos will NOT be accepted. Only basic enhancements like cropping, resizing, and minor adjustments in brightness and contrast will be allowed.
4. Each individual (each email) may submit up to two (2) entries only.
5. To join, contestants need only send their entries to snapshotsasia.canon@gmail.
a. File name: (Your Last Name)_(First Name)
b. E-mail subject: Snapshots Asia – Canon photo contest entry
6. Deadline for entries will be at 11:59PM of every 20th of the month for the duration of the airing of the show’s first season in Living Asia. Judging will be done every last Friday of the month, 4PM, at the Canon head office.
7. Entries must be submitted in JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 500KB only.
8. Judging of entries will be based on the following criteria:
Criterion Percentage
Originality
Is the concept original? 20%
Creativity
Unique use of elements (lighting, perspective, etc.) 20%
Adherence to theme
How effectively does the photo convey the theme? 30%
Technical Quality
Proper exposure, focus, contrast, etc. 20%
Overall Impact
Emotional resonance. 10%
TOTAL 100%
9. Four winners per month will receive a brand new Canon PowerShot A490 worth Php 6,950.
10. Prizes are not convertible to cash.
11. Prizes not claimed within 60 days from the receipt of notification will be forfeited with prior DTI approval.
12. ONLINE COMPONENT: A special “People’s Choice” winner will also be awarded with a Canon-Penshoppe Sling Bag. The shortlist of the top ten (10) entries from judging, including the winners of the TV component, will be posted on the Canon Digital Cameras – Philippines Facebook Fan Page and those with the most number of votes (as represented by the most number of “Likes”) will be awarded as the winner of the a brand new Penshoppe sling bag. The Facebook contest will run for two (2) weeks from the last Friday of the month.
13. All entries will remain properties of the participants. Canon reserves the right to use them with consent of the owner.
14. Winners for both online and TV components of the contest will be announced during the episodes of Living Asia and via the Canon Digital Cameras – Philippines Facebook Fan Page. Winners will also be notified via email and registered mail.
15. Winners for both online and TV components of the contest from the greater Manila area may claim their prizes at Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Inc. upon presentation of a valid ID. Prizes will be shipped to winners residing in Visayas, Mindanao, and other parts of Luzon via courier care of Canon Marketing Philippines.
16. Employees of Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc., Living Asia channel, Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Inc. and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are ineligible to win in this photo contest, both in online and TV components.
Personal Note: Canon is one of the more popular brands in the Philippines today. If you do not own a Canon camera, might as well borrow one for the meantime. Take note, only images taken from a Canon compact camera are eligible for this contest.
The deadline or cut-off for every month is on the 20th. This will last until the duration of the airing of the show’s first season in Living Asia. No specifics to the actual end date but it might probably end on December or January next year.
For more information about the contest, you may visit the contest page on Facebook.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Fizzer Philippines' Blog Contest for Noynoy Aquino
For bloggers out there, you may want to join this contest from Fizzer Philippines. Blog about your wishes and aspirations for the incoming President Noynoy Aquino and get a chance to win a laptop - an HP Pavillion DV4-2160!
All you have to do is sign up for fizzer and blog your to way to win!
Contest mechanics:
1. Open to Filipinos of all ages.
2. You must be a member of Fizzer.ph with a valid mobile number.
3. Only one(1) entry per member to be submitted at the contest page no longer than 12 noon of June 16, 2010.
4. All entries will be featured / shown to the public altogether on June 16, 2010 for people to vote on.
5. Entries with profanity (insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect to the incoming President) will be deleted.
6. Your entry will be re-confirmed with you via SMS.
7. The contest proper will run from June 16, 2010 and will end on August 16, 2010.
Personal Note: The winner of the contest will be based on "likes" or online voting. If you are serious in winning this, tell your friends to join fizzer and like / comment on your entry.
Warning: Site administrators are strict on fake accounts so beware trying to cheat this contest by creating multiple accounts. Check out this blog and beware.
For more information about this contest, you may visit the fizzer contest page. Hurry, contest deadline for posting your entry is at 12 noon on June 16, 2010!
What is your Toughest Job?
Think you have the toughest job? Then why not join Alaxan's "What is Your Toughest Job?" Contest!
You can win a cash prize of 20,000 pesos, Alaxan merchandise and a chance to meet Manny Pacquiao!
This contest is open to all Filipinos of legal age (18 and above).
Mechanics of the competition:
HOW TO JOIN:
1. Contest runs from May 26 to August 21, 2010.
2. Register at the official contest website, www.toughjobsphilippines.com
3. A verification/confirmation email shall be sent to the specified email address.
4. Alaxan sampler pack and cellphone cleaner shall be given to each registrant to the site
5. The most number of votes online will win in the competition
6. A registrant can be either :
a. Nominating a friend to be tough job contestant
b. Nominee
REDEMPTION OF ALAXAN SAMPLER PACK:
1. Sampler packs can be claimed at the nearest Watson's store
2. The bearer must present the verification email as proof and show valid ID for verification.
WHO CAN JOIN?
1. Any Filipino of legal age, including OFs, good moral character
2. Nominations are accepted from May 26 to August 21, 2010
3. Entries from exploitative and unsafe workplaces will be disqualified.
4. All finalists will be screened and approved by DOLE.
CONTEST PRIZE:
1. Winner shall be determined by the most number of votes online
2. The winner shall be announced on August 25, 2010
3. HE or She will receive Php20,000 in cash and trophy (the trophy will be the miniature of the monument) and shall be awarded by Manny Pacquiao himself.
For more information about the contest, you may visit the What is Your Toughest Job contest site.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
bada Developer Challenge
Calling all software developers! Samsung Philippines is sponsoring a contest dubbed as Make Waves with bada Developer Challenge! bada is a mobile software platform for developing applications on Samsung mobile devices.
There are two categories for this competition, a professional and amateur category. The winner of the pro category can win up to 150,000 pesos (maybe more depending on sales) based on the contest rules. For the amateur division, 70,000 pesos is at stake for first prize.
Contest Mechanics...
This contest is open to all accredited bada Developers 18 years old and above. In order to be one, you must register at http://developer.bada.com
For full contest mechanics, click here.
Segments
Developers may join under 2 different segments:
A. Professional
Any independent or corporate developer who has rendered their programming service for a fee whether for an intended client or sales through unconventional channels (i.e. wap or online stores) should qualify under this segment.
B. Amateur
Only under-graduate student who is currently enrolled in any college or university whether full time or part-time are allowed to join under this segment.
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Categories
Contestants can create applications with the following themes:
1) Mates and dates
How do people manage their social (and love) life in the mobile world?
Keywords: Dating, friends, communication
2) Entertain me
When you are stuck in a meeting, on a bus, or in a waiting room, what kind of an application makes the time pass by? Or simply break up the day and make you smile?
Keywords: Games, puzzles, media, music, film, TV, fun
3) Freaks and geeks
An active interest in technology is now considered cool. What kind of an application appeals to someone who is obsessed with mobiles and gadgets?
Keywords: Hard-core games, studying, learning, computing, technology, Otaku, advanced utilities
4) Easy life
We are all now busier than ever, with more work and less time to play. What kind of an application helps us make the most of our spare time and enjoy it more?
Keywords: Shopping, restaurants, location, remote control, fitness, tourism, pets, parents, children
5) In the workplace
The mobile device is an integral part of our work, even more so than a computer, because the mobile device is always with us. What kind of an application can make us more productive, profitable and perhaps less reliant on the physical office?
Keywords: In a meeting, behind the desk, on PC, out of office, news, diary, schedules, etiquette, medical, truckers, musicians
6) On the road
Wherever we go, our mobile is with us, both at work and at free time. What kind of an application makes our mobile the most valuable piece of equipment that we have when we travel; whether around the corner or across the globe?
Keywords: Productivity, communication, office applications, expenses, email, touring and travel, news, blogs
7) Older and wiser
Mobiles are not only for the young, or simply for entertainment and fun. People use mobiles to assist them with their studies, hobbies and family matters. What kind of an application can help these people get more from their device?
Keywords: Reference, research, information, collecting, parenting and babies, recreation, art
8) Down to business
Mobile devices have enormous profit-making potential. Samsung bada is the perfect platform to create new and innovative business models. What kind of an application or service can generate revenue?
Keywords: mobile shop-fronts, subscription, commerce services, billing
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Criteria for judging
30% Creativity
How creative was the developer in making use of the Mobile phones functionality and incorporating it in the application.
30% Relevance to the Market
How the developer was able to create an application that is truly Filipino in taste and theme.
20% Originality
The application must be original and has not been seen in any other applications available in the market.
20% Functionality
How useful is the application to the daily activities of the mobile phone user.
Prizes at stake:
A. Professional
1) 1st place among all categories
- Samsung will purchase 3,000 downloads of your application (using the PHP 50 standard industry rate per download) . All downloads in excess of stated quantity, will be subjected to revenue sharing.
- Print Ad in major broadsheet to promote your application
2) 2nd place among all categories
- Samsung will purchase 2,000 downloads of your application (using the PHP 50 standard industry rate per download) . All downloads in excess of stated quantity, will be subjected to revenue sharing.
- Print Ad in major broadsheet to promote your application
B. Amateur
1) 1st place among all categories
- PHP 70,000 cash prize
- Print Ad in major broadsheet to promote your application
2) 2nd place among all categories
- PHP 50,000 cash prize
- Print Ad in major broadsheet to promote your application
The contest deadline is on August 30, 2010 11:59pm. Submit your entry via the bada Philippines website. Late entries will not be accepted.
For more information about the contest, you may visit the Philippines bada Developers web page. For FAQs, click here to know more.
Of contests and competitions
I know there are a lot of people who do not want to join contests. Sometimes I would ask a friend if they would be interested in joining some of the contests I have encountered on the internet. Most often, he or she would turn me down because of their personal reasons.
If I ask someone to join a contest, most will decline for the following reasons:
1) Not enough time - True enough, why bother joining a contest if you do not have enough time to prepare for one. Some contests require a lot of preparation in order to produce the best entry possible. And we cannot ignore the fact that we have other things to do as well. We cannot afford to put work, family and friends behind joining a particular contest.
2) No talent - people will often cite lack of talent or knowhow in order to win. If one would look at contest criteria and mechanics, creativity is a major factor for winning. Without that 'x-factor', winning a contest will be difficult if not impossible.
3) embarrasing to join - This is true specially for photo, video contests, singing contests, and others that require performing in front of an audience. Nobody wants to feel inferior if they mess up in front of everyone.
4) contests are rigged - Most often they will say that contests are rigged because they encounter the same winners over and over again. People who see this trend get discouraged because they feel that competing is not for them.
5) no money or resources - Some contests require tools, equipment, and even money in the form of registration fees and traveling allowances.
Frankly, it seems that most people do not realize that contests and competitions do have their own advantages to people who are willing to join.
Here are some advantages I would like to point out.
1) Contests are a vehicle for learning - The more you join contests, the more you learn something new. Usually, when a newbie joins a contest, he or she will have no idea of what it will take to win. But after looking at the contest results and winners, he or she will get an idea of what the judges are looking for. Finding out how to win will open new doors to learning. For example, you might find out that you need to develop your photography skills more after failing to win a photo contest, or you might want to learn how to create digital art so that you can compete in digital art contests.
2) Contests are a way of earning - Some contestants hope to win the prizes offered whether in cash or in kind.
3) Contests teach us the value of hard work - in order to win a contest, the winner oftentimes submits an entry with outstanding characteristics. This shows the contestant's love and dedication towards his work. It also shows that great talent is not just born but made out of hard work as well. Michael Jordan, probably the greatest basketball player of all time is a testament to this.
4) Contests are fun! - Yes, contests are fun and exciting too! Waiting for the results can cause a lot of anxiety, but in the end, if you win, it is worth all the wait.
5) Contests build self-esteem - Joining contests can teach us that if we believe in ourselves, we will be able to win. With contests, we can conquer our doubts, our fears and ourselves. That is why the youth are encouraged to join sports activities. We should be aware that sport is a form of contest where we try to overcome our rivals. Without rivals, we won't get a chance to have faith in ourselves.
6) Contests build character - We know we all have limitations and weaknesses, but if we acknowledge our own we can overcome those weaknesses. Most of the time we join, we experience losing. Nobody wants to lose. But after every loss, if we tell ourselves that we won't quit and can always improve, we will do better next time. And surely one day, we will win.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
WHD Dancexercise Video Contest
Dance your way to victory as Novartis Philippines is currently holding a video dance contest dubbed as Dancexercise Your Way to Health. This contest is held in conjunction with the World Hypertension Day celebration.
This contest is open to all Filipinos residing in the Philippines aged 18 years and above. Employees of Novartis, its PR and advertising agencies, including their family members are not allowed to join this contest.
Contest Mechanics (from the contest page)
How to enter
1. To enter the contest, you or a group of up to six (6) members must choreograph and videotape yourself doing a dancexercise routine to any suitable dance music. The dancexercise routine should be a maximum of three (3) minutes long and should follow the theme: “Healthy Weight, Healthy Blood Pressure.” Appropriate sports or gym attire should be worn during the dancexercise routine.
2. Video entries should be clear and in MPEG format. Entries longer than 3 minutes will not be accepted.
3. Submit your entry either by emailing the video file (MPEG format) to dancexercise.whd@gmail.com via ‘yousendit’ (log on to www.yousendit.com) or courier the video CD/DVD to Novartis Healthcare Philippines. Include with your entry the following information: your email address, along with the name, address, age (birthdate) of all contestants/group members. Also, indicate the primary contact person or leader of your group.
4. Video entries submitted shall automatically become the property of Novartis Healthcare Philippines. Contestants waive all copyright claims to video entries submitted and shall be responsible for obtaining the permission/clearances from their co-participants/co-contestants. Video CD/DVDs submitted will not be returned to the senders/ contestants. Novartis Healthcare Philippines shall not be held responsible for any lost video entries. Contestants give Novartis and its media partners permission and the right for the unlimited use of the video and images in any form of media.
Judging
A board of judges composed of medical and dance exercise experts will select the top three (3) entries in each category based on the criteria and contest rules. The judges’ decisions are final.
Criteria for Judging
Fun & Easy 25%
- Dance steps should be fun to do, easy to follow, and can be done at home as a regular exercise.
Body Movements 25%
- Movements should engage/involve the whole body – both upper and lower limbs and joints.
Creativity 20%
- Dance routine should be interesting, creative, and with varied steps.
Timing and coordination 20%
- Execution of dance routine should be precise and in unison
Lively & Energetic 10%
- Performance should be lively and energetic. Music should be upbeat.
Prizes
Cash Prizes will be awarded per category:
First Prize (P50,000)
Second Prize (P30,000)
Third Prize (P15,000)
There will be three (3) categories: Seniors (60 years old and above); Midlifers (35 to 59 years old); Young adults (18 to 34 years old). All winners will be contacted via email and featured in a TV program. Cash prizes shall be given at the awarding ceremony. (Winners will be responsible for their own travel expenses). The cash prizes are tax-free.
Miscellaneous
Contestants shall be allowed to submit only one entry. Each entry must adhere to contest rules. Entrants must supply full details as required above, and comply with all rules to be eligible for prize(s). Novartis Philippines shall not be held responsible for ineligible entries or entries made fraudulently.
Participation in the contest is entirely at the dancer’s/contestant’s own risk. Performance of dangerous choreography is not permitted or endorsed by the contest committee. The use of exercise/sports gear or props, weapons, any form of liquid (e.g. blood, oil, water, etc.), fire, any pyrotechnic materials are not allowed in the performance of the routine. Obscene choreography and indecent movements are strictly prohibited.
If you want to join this then hurry! Contest deadline is drawing near (June 18, 2010)
For more information about the contest, you may visit the Novartis Dancexercise contest page.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
I Heart Makati
If you live nearby or in Makati, you may want to find the time to check this out - I Heart Makati! This features several events including a formation of the Living Flag on June 9, a photo contest scheduled on June 19 and a Pedestrian Art Gallery from June 9 to 19, 2010.
The 'Living Flag' will feature a formation using around 3,750 flowering plants on display at the Ayala Triangle Gardens.
A photo contest will also be held on June 19. No updates about the contest prize as of writing but only 300 slots available. Register ASAP if you are interested in joining this one.
UPDATE: Photo Contest Mechanics are now available.
Categories
1. Lifestyle
2. Business
3. Architecture, Landscape, and Skyline
Criteria
Relevance to Makati 40%
Artistic Merit 15%
Originality 15% Visual impact 30%
Total 100%
Prizes per category
Grand Prize Php 10,000.00
1st Runner Up Php 5,000.00
2nd Runner Up Php 3,000.00
For the full mechanics of the contest, click here.
For more information about the photo contest and schedule of events, you may visit their Facebook page or at the I Heart Makati website.
You may also want to contact them for details at 8415812. Registration starts today at 3 p.m. at their website.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Showeroke by Dove Philippines
Calling all shower singers! Dove Philippines is calling for entries for the Showeroke, a music video contest open to Filipinas 18 and above resideing in NCR (Metro Manila) Philippines.
The music video features you singing while holding a Dove Go Fresh Beauty Bar, Body Wash or Deodorant Stick.
Join this and win gift packs from Dove and get a chance to be discovered as the next singing sensation!
If you want to join this contest then hurry! The deadline is just 2 days away - up to June 9, 2010 only.
Full mechanics written below:
Mechanics for Video Uploading:
1. Contest participants must choose their all-time favorite song-in-the-shower hit, while singing, participant must use a box of a Dove Go Fresh soap bar or shower cream or deodorant in lieu of a microphone.
2. Entries must be a maximum of 5 minutes in length.
3. Participants must show that they are truly having a blast in the shower. Participants may wear the following:
• A bathrobe
• A tank top with shorts
• A towel wrapped around them
Other than these three options, no other form of clothing is allowed.
4. During the Submission Phase, go to Facebook.com/DovePh, and follow the links and instructions to share a video on YouTube.com.
By uploading your Submission, you agree that your Submission conforms to the Submission Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined below (collectively, the "Guidelines and Restrictions") and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove your Submission and disqualify you from the Contest if it believes, in its sole discretion, that your Submission fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions.
Submission Guidelines:
· The submitted entry must be in Flash Video FLV, Mobile 3GPP, Mobile 3GPP2, MPEG MPG, MPEG 4 MP4, QuickTime MOV, Windows ASF, Windows AVI, or Windows WMV format.
· The submitted entry must not exceed five minutes in length
· The submitted entry must comply with the YouTube and Facebook standards (http://www.youtube.com/t/terms)
· The submitted entry must not have been submitted previously in a promotion of any kind or exhibited or displayed publicly through any means.
5. Participants having vulgar, unsuitable or inappropriate entries will be disqualified at Dove Philippines’ sole discretion. Photos or videos that feature any person unknown to the contestant are also not allowed.
6. A pre-determined panel of judges will screen and select ten (10) videos to be finalists for the Dove Go Fresh Rockeoke challenge.
7. Deadline for submission is on June 9, 2010.
Terms and Conditions:
1. No purchase is required to join this promotion.
2. This promotion is open to all Filipino women residing in the Philippines, with the legal age of 18 years old and above, a resident of NCR.
3. Winners will be notified through email when they sign up on the Dove website.
4. Winners can claim their prizes at the Media Contacts office at the PSE Center, 21st Floor East Tower, Ortigas Pasig.
5. Identification of winners will be validated by an agency appointed by Unilever Philippines, Inc.. Upon claiming of the prizes, winners must present two (2) Valid ID with picture (e.g. driver's license, passport, company/school ID) bearing the same name and address that was used in registering for the promo.
6. Promotion winners should shoulder the cost of transportation to and from the venue of claiming the prize.
7. In case of disputes, the decision of Unilever Philippines, Inc. is deemed final.
8. Unilever Philippines and Media Contacts employees and their relatives up to the 2nd degree of affinity and consanguinity are disqualified from joining the promo. Unilever reserves the right, at its discretion, to publish and/or broadcast any winner’s name, address, photo and its likeness, for advertising and publicity purposes, without further compensation to the winner
Personal Note: The prize may not be that big in the material sense, but being discovered as a singing sensation might be your catapult to stardom. Consider this contest if you have dreams of being the next superstar!
I love Philippines Year 3 Photo Contest
Similar to Cebu Pacific's Photo contest is I love Philippines Year 3 Photo Contest sponsored by philstar.com and Zest Air. This photo contest has a theme “The Pinas Expedition! Lakbay Dagat, Lupa at Himpapawid” where exotic tourist destinations in the Philippines are featured.
Join this contest and get the chance to win round trip tickets to Davao, Puerto Princesa, Cebu and Kalibo.
The contest mechanics are as follows... (taken from the contest page)
1.The photography contest is open to all photo enthusiasts (hobbyist, amateur or professional Photographers) who have experienced exploring the Philippine frontiers.
2. Participants may use any digital camera. An entry must be an original work and free from copyright, must have been taken between July 2009 to July 2010, have not been published or exhibited in any printed or online media prior to the contest and have not previously won in any photography competition. philstar.com may at its absolute discretion either disqualify a participant's entry or select at its absolute discretion entries to go forward for judging or reject the material.
3. Submitted entries must highlight the theme The Pinas Expedition! Lakday Dagat, Lupa at Himpapawid under any of the three categories: UNDERWATER Adventure, LAND Adventure or AIR Adventure. In submitting the entry, original file must be sent to marketing@philstar.com in jpeg format, not exceeding maximum resolution of 6 megapixels, minimum 180 dpi. Subject line of email must read ILP Year 3 photography contest entry. Maximum of 3 entries may be submitted by a participant.
The following info should be indicated: TITLE of entry, Date & location picture was taken, Full name of participant, Address and Mobile number. Entry description with minimum of 50 words shall be included.
4. Digitally retouched outputs are not allowed. Creative effects done within the camera at the time of exposure e.g. multiple exposures, flash fill, lighting, filtration, etc. are allowed. Digital retouching on density, contrast adjustments, minor cropping, burning, and dodging may be tolerated.
5. Criteria for judging: (1) Technical Proficiency 25% (2) Creativity and Originality 30% (3) Faithfulness to the theme 20% (4) Overall Impact 25%
6. The judges' decision is final.
7. Submission of entries is from April 5 to July 31, 2010 at 5p.m. Judging of winners will be streamed live on August 22, 2010 at www.philstar.com. Participants will be invited to watch the live judging ceremony at philstar.com to see the jurors commenting on their masterpiece during the actual eliminations.
8. PRIZES:
UNDERWATER Adventure:
1st prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets for two to DAVAO
2nd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to PUERTO PRINCESA
3rd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to CEBU
4th prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to KALIBO
LAND adventure
1st prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets for two to DAVAO
2nd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to PUERTO PRINCESA
3rd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to CEBU
AIR adventure
1st prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets for two to DAVAO
2nd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to PUERTO PRINCESA3rd prize:
Y-class Zest Air round trip tickets to CEBU
NOTE:
A participant may win only once. Ticket prizes originate from Manila. Winners residing outside the Philippines should assign a representative to claim their prize.
9. Relatives of philstar.com, Arya Residences, ArthaLand, justgo.ph, and Zest Air employees to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity are disqualified from joining the contest.
10. All entries become the property of philstar.com, which will have the right to exhibit or publish the images for promotional purposes, indicating/acknowledging the photographer. philstar.com may display the prints in a public venue, or publish them for the purpose of promoting philstar.com’s I Love Philippines contest, without any financial compensation to the photographers.
Personal note: Current submissions are well-composed, so having some talent or basic knowledge in photography might help you win this one.
For more information about this photo contest, please visit the philstar.com contest page.
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