Aut2Parts Tagline Contest

Au2Parts is giving away an iPad to the winner of their Tagline contest. Just think of a creative tagline or phrase that will be part of their official logo.


This contest is open to Philippine residents.

Contest Guidelines:

1. Participants must:
a. be Philippine residents, at least 18 years of age, and must be contactable via Facebook, email or mobile phone.
b. have a Facebook user account, and has registered to www.au2parts.com as Car Fanatic

2. From April 1 – May 15, 2011, subscribers may join the contest by sending a photo (jpeg format only) to au2parts@yahoo.com that has:

a. Au2parts official logo (available for download at au2parts FB fanpage).

b. A unique tagline (5 words maximum) that best describes www.au2parts.com (ex. ONE STOP AUTO-SOURCING GUIDE).

c. Your full name, birthdate, address and contact number.

3. Only 1 entry per participant is allowed. All entries will be initially screened. You will then receive a reply indicating that your post has been validated along with a 4-digit entry number. Entry will then be posted on the CONTEST album and voting/liking starts from there.

4. The winner will be determined from all entries received based from the following criteria:
• Most number of “likes” – 50%
• Fit to brand’s values – 30%
• Originality / Uniqueness – 20%

Total 100%

5. Deadline of posts will be on 11:59 pm on June 15, 2011.

6. Employees of Au2parts.com and Cloud Ideas Enterprise and its agencies including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promotion.

7. The company reserves the right to use all submitted entries for future campaigns. All information sent will be kept confidential.

8. The Winner will receive a brand new 16 gb Apple iPad WiFi.

9. Prize is non-transferable and not convertible to cash.

Notes:
- you have to write your slogan on the Au2parts image provided. Click here to view image. Copy and save this image and write your tagline on it. You need basic knowledge of image editing tools to create your entry.
- submit your work with JPEG format to au2parts@yahoo.com. See above for complete details on what else to submit.
- online likes/vote is 50% of the criteria. Have your friends vote for you for better chances of winning.
- last day of submission is on 11:59 pm on June 15, 2011.

For more info,visit the Au2parts Facebook page.

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Smart Extraordinary Story Contest

If you have an extraordinary story to share, you might want to try out Smart's Extraordinary Story Contest. Get a chance to win 100,000 pesos cash and have your story featured in a TV ad! Just submit a written story or video showing your unique story how a SMART service or technology made an extraordinary moment in your life possible.



This contest is open to all SMART subscribers nationwide.

Contest Mechanics:

1. Promo is open to all SMART Subscribers.

2. To join, participants must submit a story about how a SMART service, technology, or innovation made an extraordinary moment in their lives possible.

3. Stories may be submitted as:
3.1. A 3-5 minute video.
3.2. A written entry 200 to 500 words long.

4. Entries can be submitted on the SMART website, at select SMART Store outlets and partner radio stations.

5. The best story as determined by a panel of judges wins P100,000 and will be featured as the next SMART TV ad.

6. Participants may enter multiple times but may only win once.

7. A special "People's Choice Award" with a cash prize of P10,000 will be given to the participant who gather's the highest number of "Likes" on the website.

8. There will be a weekly raffle with five winners each of P300 load for participants who submit online from May 8 to June 30, 2011.

9. Deadline for submissions is midnight of June 30, 2011.


Contest Criteria:

1. Relevance to Theme (Does it have anything to do with Smart innovation?) - 40%
2. Creativity (How the story is told) - 20%
3. Originality (How unique is the experience) - 40%
*For each criterion, judges give their rating from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest.

Prizes:

1. P100,000 cash — 1st prize
2. P30,000 cash — 2nd prize
3. P20,000 cash — 3rd prize

* "People's Choice Award" - 10,000 pesos will be given to the participant who gather's the highest number of "Likes" on the website.

For complete contest rules, read the full contest mechanics...

Notes:

- you can submit your story in any format at the SMART contest website... www.smart.com.ph/extraordinary
- for those who want to submit a video online, it will be done via Youtube link. After uploading on youtube, your link should be submitted to their contest website.
- video must be from 3 to 5 minutes only.
- written stories must have a minimum of 200 words.

- you can also submit your entries through participating radio stations and SMART stores.

Participating radio stations:
DYHP Cebu
DYHB Bacolod
DYRI Iloilo
DXDC Davao
DXCC Cagayan De Oro
DXMD Santos
DXRZ Zamboanga

SMART Store locations:

* Rockwell
* SM Calamba
* SM Baguio
* SM Sta. Lucia
* SM Megamall
* SM Cebu
* SM Davao


- contestants can submit as many times as they wish provided that each entry is different from one other.
- A special "People's Choice Award" with a cash prize of P10,000 will be given to the participant who gather's the highest number of "Likes" on the website.

- deadline is midnight of June 30, 2011.


To join this contest, head over to the SMART Extraordinary Story contest website.

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2nd Year of Energy Essay Writing Contest

Join the Energy Essay Writing Contest - Year 2, and get a chance to win as much as 50,000 pesos cash! Cash prizes also await to those who will win in the special categories.



This writing contest is open to all Filipinos 16 to 30 years old and currently enrolled in an academic year (2010-2011) or any undergraduate course or post-graduate (mastery) degree.

Objectives-Specific

The project is an inter-university competition aimed at promoting the young Filipino’s role in attaining sustainable energy independence while maintaining a sound ecosystem. It seeks for views on the new generation’s contribution to having a ‘clean’, efficient as well as sustainable source of energy – for both the oil and electricity sectors. The contest will also look for the youth’s views on the best types of eco-friendly power generation and energy conservation policies and measures to support development.

Qualification

Entry must be from Filipino citizen, 16-30 years old, enrolled during academic year (2010-2011) or at the entry submission in a four or five-year undergraduate course or post-graduate degree (Master’s level) in a college or university in the country. For the special categories, submission from Filipino students who are studying in universities/colleges abroad are also welcome.

Essay entries must not have been published print or online. A student can only submit one entry for the main category revolving on the theme: Energy Access for More: How Can the Youth Be Involved in Solving the Country’s Energy Challenge?”

The Grand Awardee as well as the winners on the Special Categories from last year’s contest (2009-2010) will no longer be allowed to submit their entries this year.


A complete entry must have the following:

* Accomplished application form with passport size photo
* One-page summary stating career goals and aspirations
* Proof of enrollment in a university/college i.e. photocopy of recent ID or University certification
* Essay containing 1,000 to 1,500 words with the theme:
“Energy Access for More: How Can the Youth Be Involved in Solving the Energy Challenge?”


Criteria for judging

There will be two-level judging for the entries by a panel from the government, private energy companies and the media. The criteria for judging are as follows:

1.1 Substance 40%
1.2 Writing style and clarity of points 30%
1.3 Originality (of concepts and ideas) 30%

*For the top 10 contenders, a panel interview by the judges will be undertaken prior to the ranking of the final winners.

Project Implementation – December 2010 to June 2011

December 6, 2010 – Project Launching

*as part of the National Energy Consciousness Month (Department of Energy) DOE Multi-Purpose Gym

University-Launch Activity - March 2011
Deadline of Submission Of Entries - April 30, 2011
Awarding Rites- June 2011

Submission of Entries: Energy Library Project Office

(By Mail) 9th Floor, Wholesale Electricity Spot Market
Robinsons-Equitable Tower
ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City

Online Submissions: essay@energyyouthleaders.com

Enquiries on the Contest: energyyouthleaders@yahoo.com or contact 0927-9862168

Prizes

Grand Award Winner - P50,000 plus trophy
Special Categories - P35,000 plus trophy

Special Award Categories

-Clean Energy Solutions
-Enhancing Electricity Market Competitiveness
-Green Workplace
-Best Energy Market Solutions

Notes:
- you may submit your entry through mail or through e-mail/online. For online submssions, send your entry to essay@energyyouthleaders.com
- deadline for submission is on April 30, 2011
For more information about this contest, you may visit the Energy Information Link website. You may also ask more questions through the following contact: through cellphone 0927-9862168 or e-mail at energyyouthleaders@yahoo.com.

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Mentos Taste Test Pilot Material

If you want to be an ace taste tester (like me) then join Mentos Taste Test Pilot Material contest. To join, all you have to do is answer the question: "What makes you taste test pilot material?" The answer with the most likes per week wins Mentos gift packs, while the grand winner will win an iPod touch based on creativity and likes.



This contest is open to all Philippine residents with a Facebook account.

Contest Mechanics:

1. This contest is open to all Philippine residents with a Facebook account.

2. Participants must "like" the Official Mentos Gum page on Facebook to join.

3. Participants must answer the following question in 250 characters or less and post it on the Official Mentos Gum Page: facebook.com/mentosgumphilippines
"Why do you think you are taste test pilot material?"

4. The 5 answers at the end of each week with the most likes win a box of Mentos Pure Fresh blister packs )a box contains 12 blister packs)

5. Winners will be requested to PM their contact details to receive their prize.

6. Answers must be submitted between Monday and Sunday (before 12 midnight) to qualify and are only valid for one week.

7. Participants can submit as many answers as they want but can only qualify for receiving a sample pack once.

8. A participant can however win a sample pack and also be the grand prize winner.

9. The grand prize is an iPod touch (3rd gen) which will be awarded at the end of the contest to the best answer of all.

10. The selection of the best answer will be made based on the following criteria:

- Creativity - 50%
- Relevance to the brand - 25%
- Number of likes - 25%

Notes:
- to win a Mentos gift pack, be one of the top 5 highest voted / liked per week. Your entry will qualify for the gift pack only on the cutoff week you submitted.
- as long as you submit an entry, whether you win a gift pack or not, you still have a chance to win the grand prize (iPod Touch)
- last day to join this contest is on April 3, 2011

For more information about this contest, head over to the Mentos Gum Philippines fan page on Facebook.

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DigitalFilipino.com Talks Blog Contest: My View on Making an Online Contest Click

Join DigitalFilipino.com Talks Blog Contest and get a chance to win as much as 50$ via paypal. All you have to do is blog about a DigitalFilipino Talks episode and add your insight.


This contest is open to all subscribers of DigitalFilipino.com

Here are the mechanics:

1. Blog about a DigitalFilipino Talks episode and add your insight.

2. The said blog post needs to have the DigitalFilipino Talks video embedded and link to it, comments from readers, and a Facebook Like button.

3. Submit the url of your blog entry to the page of the video you have chosen to feature. Cut-off for submission is before midnight, Monday to Friday.

4. Five (5) winners will be announced every Sunday (February 20 and 27) picking one entry submitted on a per day basis (1 for Monday, 1 for Tuesday, 1 for Wednesday, 1 for Thursday, 1 for Friday).

If there were no suitable entries received, we have the prerogative not to choose a winner for the said day.

Winners will be chosen based on the following criteria:

1. Adherence to the mechanics.

2. Quality of insight whether from the blogger and/or from resource persons interviewed.

3. Quality of comments.

4. Effort taken to promote the said blog post. (based on Facebook Like and other social media)

Four winners will receive US$20. The best post (5th winner) will get US$50. Prizes will be transmitted through Paypal.

There is no limit on the number of times a blogger can win.

My View on Making an Online Contest Click

Last January 26, 2011, DigitalFilipino.com posted a video on Making an Online Contest Click. Renowned contest blogger Jayson Biadog of Winners Place was interviewed for this topic.

Making an Online Contest Click from Janette Toral on Vimeo.

The full blog post can be found on DigitalFilipino.com's link with the same title. Click here to view...

After watching the interview with Jayson, I would like to state my own opinion regarding the topic.

A. About the Like / Online voting contest:

In the first portion of the interview Jayson was asked about his views on online voting contests. I totally agree with him that online contests should minimize the 'likes' or online voting criteria.

Just like Jayson, I myself am a frequent online contestant. Based on my experiences, I try to avoid contests where winners will be based on 100% online voting or "like" criteria. And just like Jayson said, online votes can easily be manipulated. There was one experience where I tried my luck in a photo contest and online votes are part of the criteria. I asked some of my friends to vote for my entry, but 1 hour before the closing deadline, something 'strange' happened. My friends were not able to log-in to the contest website, and thus were not able to vote.

After the cut-off time passed, they were able to enter the site but they soon found out that some entries received more than 500 votes within that hour.

Of course I didn't win the contest but the sad part is that the winning entry received those 'instant' votes. As a contestant, I do not have any right to contest the results released by the organizer. If I were someone else, this experience will tell me that contests are unfair and biased to those who can magically come up with the votes and at the same time lockout other internet users from voting. I know it is possible to make programs or viruses that cause denial of service or DOS attacks on certain websites restricting users form accessing them.

Another experience from online voting contests is that there are certain people who win over and over again as long as the contest is a 100% vote criteria. If the vote criteria is less than 30%, their entries seem not to have much chances of winning. In my opinion, if other people see these certain individuals winning in online voting contests multiple times, they assume that these people manipulated their way to winning. It would have a negative effect in contests in general.


B. About the Nature of Contests

Like Jayson, I have joined many kinds of contests, not just blogging - both for online and offline. I have joined photo contests, video contests, blog contests, writing contests, poetry, assembly art, digital art, and lot whole lot more. Before I join a contest, I make sure I have enough quality time to create my entry, and at the same time read the mechanics carefully. From the mechanics, I can draw out my probability of winning the contest I want to join. If I see a contest that has an online voting criteria of more than 30%, I would think twice before joining it. It would be waste of my time and effort should I not win while the winner might have an entry that seems to have been done with less effort than mine.


C. About my interest in joining contests

Unlike Jayson, I do not join as many contests as possible. Although his strategy works, my strategy also works fine. I try to pick contests that I think I have a good chance of winning because of my current skills. If I choose a contest that is far from my abilities to win, I join for the sake of learning. Because of joining contests, I was able to learn a lot - from using blogger that allows me to make blog posts for contest submissions, to making video, and using music generation software in case I join music and composition contests. The more I join, the more I learn.


D. Making an Online Contest Click

I definitely agree with what Jayson says about how contests should be done. Yes, contests should have: 1) content 2) marketing and 3) advocacy.

We definitely want to take pride in whatever contest entry that we managed to win specially due to criteria 1) and 3). This is because these two define who we are as contestants. We feel like winners because our entry deserves to win, and not because we had the most number of votes.


E. How to attract more contestants and spread the buzz.

This wasn't mentioned in the video but in my opinion, and overall experience, people join contests because of the prize. In fact I join contests because the prize is worthy enough. The bigger the prize, the more people will attempt to join. It will be a whole new ballgame if the prize exceeded more than 10,000 pesos cash. Laptops, cellphones, Apple products and cash prizes are among the most attractive contest prizes people want to win. Tell a person that he may have a chance to win 100k pesos cash, he will definitely try (as long as he has the knowledge on how to make an entry).

And this is also why I do not like a contest with full online voting as criteria. The bigger the prize, the more people will attempt to cheat the process in order to win. If organizers want to give away a big prize, I say MINIMIZE if not remove the online voting criteria.

For me, a contest is a test of will and a test of skill. Whoever wins a contest must be truly deserving.
con - against
test - trial / obstacle

Through contests, we will be able to boost creativity and ingenuity for us Pinoys as a whole. Through contests, we learn values like patience, determination, and humility (accepting defeat). Through creating and participating in the right contests, whether we win or lose, we all gain something from it. In effect, we all get to win.

This is my entry to DigitalFilipino.com's Talks Blog Contest. Be part of the conversation. Visit the contest page to join. Feel free to comment on my blog post about My View on Making an Online Contest Click.

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Veet Me! Contest

Join the Veet Me! Contest and get a chance to win an Apple iPad and a date with Daniel Matsunaga, iPod Touch or iPod Nano plus Veet Gift Packs! To join, submit a photo story or video of you using Veet and answer the question "why you should win a date with Daniel Matsunaga?" The top 3 entries get to win these prizes.


This contest is open to all Filipinos aged 18 and above (even though Veet caters to the female market, males are welcome to join! Why not, if you want to win an iPad, hehehe.)

PROMO PERIOD
* Veet Me! will run from February 8, 2011 to March 27, 2011.

WHO CAN JOIN
* Veet Me! is open to all Filipinos, aged 18 and above.

HOW TO JOIN

There are two ways to join:

1. Create a video

* Must include footage of you using Veet on your legs
* Must tell us why you should win a date with Daniel Matsunaga
* Must be one minute or less
* Format must be in QuickTime .MOV, Windows .AVI, or .MPG
* Must not exceed 100 MB in size
* You may use a videocam, cellphone or any other video device.

2. Create a photo story

* Must include an image of you using VEET on your legs
* Must tell us why you should win a date with Daniel Matsunaga
* Must consist of 6 pictures
* Photos must be in JPEG format
* Each photo must not exceed 1 MB in size

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES

A. Video
1. Upload your video to Youtube (www.youtube.com).
2. Go to www.veetme2011.com and fill up the registration form which includes the following details:

* Name
* Address
* Contact Numbers
* Title of entry (Format: VEET ME! - [Entry Title])
* Video URL (link)

3. All entries will be screened by the Veet Me! administrator. All valid entries will be uploaded/posted by the Veet Me! administrator on the Veet Me! YouTube channel, the Veet Me! website (www.veetme2011.com) and the official Veet Me! Facebook page (www.facebook.com/veetme).

4. Ask your friends to watch and vote for your entry on the Veet Me! website and the official Facebook page. Get as many votes as you can.

5. You may submit more than one entry but each entry must be unique.

B. Photo Story

1. Go to www.veetme2011.com and fill up the registration form which includes the following details:

* Name
* Address
* Contact Numbers
* Title of entry
* Photo Entries
* Write-up

2. All entries will be screened by the Veet Me! administrator. All valid entries will be uploaded/posted by the Veet Me! administrator on the Veet Me! website (www.veetme2011.com) and the official Veet Me! Facebook page (www.facebook.com/veetme).

3. Ask your friends to vote for your entry on the Veet Me! website and the official Facebook page. Get as many votes as you can.

4. You may submit more than one entry but each entry must be unique.

VOTING
* The voting period is from February 8, 2011 - March 27, 2011.
* Each voter may vote up to 15 times per day.
* Each voter may vote for more than one video but he/she should not exceed the maximum number of votes per day (15 votes).
* One (1) "Like" in the Veet Me! website or one (1) "Like" on the Facebook page is equivalent to one (1) vote.
* The number of votes will be determined by the combined number of "Likes" on the Veet Me! website and the Facebook page as of March 27, 2011.

* View the complete rules and guidelines on the link here...

SELECTION OF WINNERS

1. Winners will be judged based on the following criteria:
* Combined number of votes from the website and Facebook Page - 50%
* Creativity - 50%

2. The top three entries with the highest scores will win the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes respectively. The next top three entries will receive consolation prizes.

3. In the event of a tie, VEET may re-evaluate the entries involved to determine the winner. The decision of Veet will be upheld and considered final.

PRIZES

1st: A VEET Date with Daniel Matsunaga + Apple iPad + VEET Gift Packs

* The 1st prize winner will be treated to a dinner date with Daniel Matsunaga wherein Matsunaga would VEET the winner's legs. The event shall be covered by the Press.

2nd: iPod Touch + VEET Gift Packs
3rd: iPod Nano + VEET Gift Packs
Consolation: 3 winners of iPod Shuffle + VEET Gift Packs

Notes:
- you can submit a photo story or video to qualify.
- if you plan to submit a video, I suggest you convert it to FLV before uploading to youtube for faster upload time.
- you can submit multiple entries but make sure they are unique.
- deadline is on March 27, 2011 but join earlier so you have time to ask friends to vote for you.
- voting period is from February 8, 2011 to March 27, 2011.

For more information, you may visit the Veet Me! website or Veet Fan page on Facebook.

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Your Ending to Nikon's Timeless Moments

Join Your Ending to Nikon's Timeless Moments contest and get a chance to win a Nikon D3100 for the best story submitted and a bonus COOLPIX S80 for the 2nd best story. Just write what you think is the best ending for the Timeless Moments mini-series animation. The top ten best write-ups also get a free goodie bag from Nikon Asia!


This contest is open to residents of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam , Taiwan, Hong Kong, India and the Philippines.

Contest write-up:

Tell us your ideal ending of this series!

Will they end up together? What do you think will happen next? It's your turn to guess or create!

With the launch of Episode 4 on 2nd February, Nikon will like to hear from you - an ending you would love to see in this 5-part animated mini series - "Timeless Moments". The author with the most interesting write-out will be walking away with a Nikon D3100 and a bonus COOLPIX S80 will go to the second most interesting entry. The Top 10 write-outs will also be published in Facebook to share your works with the rest of the community. The top 10 will also receive an exclusive Nikon Goodie Bag sponsored by Nikon my Picturetown, consisting of Nikon goodies (View my Picturetown info at http://www.mypicturetown.com).

The closing date for all entries is 22nd February 2011, 11:59PM (GMT +8). The last episode of "Timeless Moments" will be released on Facebook on 23rd February 2011, 12:00PM (GMT+8).

Follow the series and share with us your very own ending to the Nikon's love story in 100 words and win for yourself a Nikon D3100 in this season of love.

Notes:

In case you win this contest, the organizers will require the following from the winners for identification:

Identification No.(IC) is required to verify the chosen winner of the contest:
Singapore - National Registration Identity Card (NRIC)
Malaysia - Identification Card number (IC)
Indonesia - Kartu Tanda Penduduk (KTP)
Vietnam - Giay chung minh nhan dan (CMND)
Taiwan - ID card Number
Hong Kong - HKID
India - Permanent account number (PAN) / Unique Identification Number (UID)
Philippines - Social Security System (SSS) / Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) / Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID)

Contest deadline is on February 22, 2011, 11:59PM (GMT +8) (Philippine/Singapore Time)

To know more and/or join the contest, visit the Nikon Asia Timeless Moments contest page. Also, visit the Nikon Asia Facebook fan page.

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Win a free seat to Wilton School U.S.A. Cake Ddecorating Seminar

WIN A SEAT TO THE FIRST WILTON SCHOOL U.S.A. CAKE DECORATING SEMINAR IN THE PHILIPPINES! Join this writing contest and have a chance to learn cake decorating FOR FREE from the masters! The registration for this seminar is 3,500 pesos worth per day if you want to buy tickets to this event. But if you can win this contest instead, you can save from this extra cost!


This contest is open for residents of the Philippines.

ContestvMechanics:

* Contestants should answer the question: "Why do I deserve to win seats at the Wilton Cake Decorating Seminar?"
* Be a fan or "Like" the Goldilocks fan page
* Contestants must submit the following personal information:
o Full Name
o Date of Birth
o Contact Numbers (Landline and Mobile Phone)
o E-mail Address
* Contestants must choose the seminar day they would like to attend.
* Contest will be open until 11:59 PM of January 29, 2011 only.
* Entries will judged by a Goldilocks panel of judges who will select the winners according to the following criteria:

o Originality – 30%
o Eloquence – 40%
o Enthusiasm – 30%

* Only one entry per person is allowed.
* Goldilocks representatives will declare 20 Winners who will get a seat in one of the Wilton Seminars valued at P3,500 per seat. (10 seats per day).
Notes:
- remember to be a fan of the Goldilocks fan page to qualify.
- to join this contest, head over to the Goldilocks - Wilton contest page and fill up the necessary information, plus your essay answering the question: "Why do I deserve to win seats at the Wilton Cake Decorating Seminar?"
- deadline of this contest is fast approaching, 11:59 PM of January 29, 2011!

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BBC World Service International Radio Playwriting Competition 2011

Join the BBC World Service International Radio Playwriting Competition 2011 and get a chance to win 2,500 British pounds if your entry wins the top prize.


The competition is open to any writer who is not normally a resident of the United Kingdom. Philippine residents are welcome to join!

About the Competition

Applicants are invited to write a radio play of approximately 60 minutes in length, on a subject of their choice. The play must be the original, unpublished work of the person or persons submitting it.

The competition is open to any writer who is not normally a resident of the United Kingdom. The play must be written in English but can be translated by a third party (we are not able to offer any assistance with translation costs) Translated work must be identified as such, and the translator must be credited.

PRIZES

* £2500 sterling for the overall winning playwright of the best play written with English as a first language and a trip to London to see the play being recorded and to attend a prize-giving evening.
* £2500 sterling for the overall winning playwright of the best play written with English as a second language and a trip to London to see the play being recorded and to attend a prize-giving evening.
* A prize of a digital or short wave radio for the best radio play to be written from each of the following geographical areas: The Americas; Europe; Africa and the Middle East; South Asia; Russia and the Caucasus; Asia and Pacific.
* BBC goodie bags for all writers whose plays reach the judges' final shortlist.

Application form can be downloaded here (PDF format)

Entry Form

Submissions and application forms can be emailed to radioplay@bbc.co.uk

or can be mailed to

British Council
10th Floor Taipan Place
F. Ortigas Jr. Road
Ortigas Center, Pasig City

*British Council Philippines deadline for accepting entries is on 25 March 2011, 12:00PM, Friday. This is to ensure that applications reach our UK office by 31 March 2011.

Notes:
- if you want to submit your entry online, the deadline for online application is on 31 March 2011. Submissions and application forms can be emailed to radioplay@bbc.co.uk

- if you want to submit by mail, deadline is on March 25, 2011 at 12:00PM. See above where to mail your entry.

Official contest guidelines are posted on the British Council.org contest page. For more information about this contest and the sponsor (British Council), check out the following: www.bbcworldservice.com/radioplay
www.britishcouncil.org/arts

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PCGG's (Philippines) Essay Writing Contest: What is Good Governance to Me?

Join the PCGG's (Philippines) Essay Writing Contest: What is Good Governance to Me? and get to win as much as 15,000 pesos cash prize!

This contest is open to currently-enrolled Filipino high school students Nationwide.

Contest write-up:

Use your writing prowess in celebration of good government and democracy.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of EDSA and the PCGG, and to acknowledge the fact that the search for good government is still an ongoing quest, the Commission is inviting currently-enrolled Filipino high school students to submit original and personally written essays regarding their take on "What is Good Government to Me?"

The essay must be in 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. Deadline for the submission of entries is on 14 February 2011 by email to pcgg25@gmail.com. For inquiries, please email or call PCGG at (02)7261225.

Prizes:

1st prize - P15,000
2nd prize - P10,000
3rd prize - P5,000

Check out the complete mechanics and guidelines on this PDF document here...

Notes:
- essay should be written in English. See other document entry requirements above...
- send your entries online via e-mail to: pcgg25@gmail.com.
- deadline of entries is on February 14, 2011.

For more information about this contest, contact PCGG at (02)7261225 or e-mail your queries to pcgg25@gmail.com.

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2011 World Bank International Essay Competition

Join the 2011 World Bank International Essay Competition and get a chance to win 3,000 US Dollars in the essay category and 2,000 US dollars for the video category.


This contest is open to youth aged from 18 to 25 years old. Previous winners of the World Bank International Essay competitions are no longer eligible to join.

Contest Mechanics and guidelines:

Who can participate:

The International Essay Competition is open to all young people, students and non-students alike, between the ages of 18 and 25, from all countries of the world.

If you are at least 18 and not older than 25 on May 15, 2011, you are eligible to participate.

Please note that if you were a finalist or winner of a previous World Bank International Essay Competition, you are no longer eligible to compete.

Topic:

The World Bank International Essay Competition 2011 would like to hear your views on the opportunities, challenges and implications of youth migration.

Questions to address in your essay / video :

1) How has migration (international or internal, in a sending or a receiving country) affected you, your family, your community, or your country?

2) How do you perceive the benefits of migration (increased opportunities for young people, remittances) versus the risks (brain drain, illegal immigration and exploitation of young immigrants)?

3) What actions can you recommend for broadening opportunities for young migrants in their countries of destination and their countries of origin?

Length and format of your entry:

General
All work must be submitted by individuals, group work is not allowed.

One participant may only submit one work per category. However, one participant may (but doesn’t have to, of course) submit work in both categories, that is: one essay and one video.

All submissions must be made online via the Essay Competition website. Videos are submitted via YouTube.

Submissions can be made in English, French or Spanish.


Essay
Your essay may not be longer than 4000 words (about 10 pages of standard text).

Essays are accepted in the following formats: .doc or .pdf.

You are also required to provide a summary of no more than 250 words. The summary will be used by the jury to make a pre-selection.

Video
Your video may not be longer than 2 minutes.

To submit a video, you must create a YouTube account and upload your work on the YouTube website. Additionally, you are required to submit a form via the Essay Competition website, which will allow us to identify your work.

* Check out the full Details of the submission process

Awards:

1. Essay
Eight finalists will participate in the Final Jury in Paris, France in May 2011, and attend the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE).

Money awards:

1st prize: 3,000 USD
2nd prize: 2,000 USD
3rd prize: 1,000 USD

2. 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 Paris, France, in May 2011.

Money awards:

1st prize: 2,000 USD
2nd prize: 1,000 USD
3rd prize: 500 USD


The jury reserves the right to modify award amounts based on the number of winning essays / videos selected.

Notes:
- open to youth 18 to 25 years old worldwide.
- previous winners and finalists are not eligible to win this contest.
- Submissions can be made in English, French or Spanish.
- View the summary of rules and guidelines here...
- To know how to submit your essay or video, check out this link here...
- Deadline of this competition is on March 17, 2011.

For more information about this contest, check out the 2011 World Bank International Essay Competition website, or visit the 2011 World Bank International Essay Competition Facebook page.

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Breakthrough Innovation Grant 2011

Join the Breakthrough Innovation Grant 2011 and get a chance to win a grant of up to USD $20,000.00 for your business project proposal.


This contest is open to individuals or groups of 10 people aged 18 years old and above globally.

Who is Eligible to Participate?

* This competition is open to all participants globally.
* Entries may be from an individual 18 years of age or above, a team of up to 10 people (all of whom 18 years and above), or a registered entity.
* 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.

Grant Award
Up to $20,000 seed money for implementation of the winning business proposal(s)

How Do I Participate?

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. Complete the competition entry form on the website. Entries may be submitted electronically by an individual, a team of up to ten (10) members, or a registered entity. Each individual or team may submit an unlimited number of entries, and all text must be submitted in English.
* there are 3 entry forms for each category... for the individual, group or existing entity.
3. Promote your entry online through your social networks and encourage comments, feedback, and discussion.

Selection Process

Initial Round:

All qualified participants will submit their ideas to the official BIG website www.breakthroughinnovationgrant.com until March 15, 2011. Entries will be screened and narrowed down to 6 participants. Initial entries will judged based on the following criteria:

* 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

The 6 finalists will be announced on April 15, 2011.

Final Round:

The 6 finalists will personally be contacted to participate in the final round. Upon selection, the finalists must submit the following by May 15, 2011:

* 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)

Entries will be posted on www.breakthroughinnovationgrant.com and finalists will promote their entries through various social networks and online media. Finalists will also be assigned specific business consultants who can help them refine their grant entries prior to the final selection of the grant winners. The finalists will submit a final version of their business plan after incorporating the comments, feedback, and suggestions from the community by June 15, 2011.

The final six business ideas will be patented in the Philippines, and the winning business idea(s) will be patented in the United States.

The BIG winner(s) will be announced on July 1, 2011 and chosen to receive a grant of up to USD $20,000.00.
Important Dates:

* 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

Notes:
- open to individuals and groups worldwide. It would be a great honor for the country if a kababayan wins this contest.
- Philippine contestants have bigger advantage to this contest because the target market are Metro Manila residents.
- deadline is on March 15, 2011

For more information about this contest, visit the Breakthrough Innovation Grant website.

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Sony Make.Believe Campaign - Viva Elvis Contest

Join the Sony Make.Believe Campaign - Viva Elvis Contest and get a chance for a trip to Las Vegas and watch Viva Elvis concert live! Sony Walkman E450s will also be given away for consolation prizes.

The contest is open only to residents and permanent residents [who are 18 years or older as of (8 November, 2010) of Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam

Qualifying Entrants

1. The contest is open only to residents and permanent residents [who are 18 years or older as of (8 November, 2010) of Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
2. Employees of Sony, their advertising and promotion agencies and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible.

Contest Rules

1. Participants are to write a caption (not more than 120 characters) on how they would best depict for each of the three (3) images displayed
2. Each participant is only allowed to submit once per entry
3. All submitted works are to be original, have not copied from others and does not violate the rights of any other person or entries
4. Judges decisions are final

Competition Entries

1. The above contest is valid from 8 November 2010 – 8 January 2011.
2. Contest entries must be completed in full and made in the manner specified on the Online Contest Form by the closing date. Failure to do so will disqualify the entry.
3. All entries must be received on or before 2359hours (GMT +08:00) on 8 January, 2011.
4. By submitting the contest entries, each participant thereby (a) specifically authorizes Sony to use and/or license third parties to use such entry in whole or in part, throughout the universe, in perpetuity in or on any and all media, now known or hereafter devised, and alone or together or as part of other information, content and/or material of any kind or nature; (b) represents and warrants that all elements contained in the contest entry (i) is original to the participant or fully cleared for use as contemplated herein, (ii) does and will not, in any way, violate or breach any of the terms of any other agreement the participant may be a party to, (iii) does not contain libelous, tortuous, or otherwise unlawful information, infringe or violate any copyright or other right, or contain any matter the publication or sale of which will violate any federal or state statute or regulation, (iv) is not obscene or in any other manner unlawful, and (v) shall not require Sony to pay or incur any sums to any person or entity as a result of Sony's use or exploitation of the same.
5. Winners may be required to participate in public relations events tied to the campaign to generate press coverage of the contest and the accessories range. This may include, but not be limited to, quotes given for inclusion in press releases and press conferences, interviews, etc.
6. Sony reserves the right to disqualify all entries that do not meet the rules and regulations of these contests. These include entries submitted with invalid or incorrect information.

Criteria for Judging:

• Submissions will be judged based on its originality and creativity of the captions

• All submissions must be in English language for fair judgment

• Following works will be disqualified:

  • No offensive words or subject matters

  • No infringement/ nor plagiarism

• Submissions will be judged by a panel of judges. All judges decisions are final

Prizes:

Two (2) Grand Prizes - A pair of air tickets to watch Viva Elvis ‘LIVE’ in Las Vegas and a 4-night stay at the Aria Resort & Casino
Two (2) Consolation Prizes - Sony Walkman E450

For complete rules and guidelines of this contest, check out the terms and conditions here...

Notes:

- Deadline of this contest is on January 8, 2011.

Update: Contest is extended to March 8, 2011.

To join this contest, head over to http://vivaelviscontest.sony-asia.com/

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A Bugged Life - Holiday Gadget Swarm Week 3

Technology blog A Bugged Life with Samsung Philippines as sponsor is giving away a SHARK SERIES SF410 gaming notebook for their week 3 contest. All you have to do to join is creatively make an acronym out of the word SAMSUNG.

This contest is open to readers of A Bugged Life.

Mechanics from the contest page...

1. You can submit entries from now till 11:59 PM of December 11. I usually announce the winner by the evening of the next day, the 12th.

2. Since Samsung has been around since the time we were kids (and even before!), I’m reminded of a fun game we used to play. Remember how we’d turn names of countries into acronyms and use it to spell out words? For example, take the country of ITALY:

I
Trust
And
Love
You

Now it’s your turn. Let’s see how much fun we can have with Samsung! Remember, I’ll be asking help from someone from their team (with me having the final say) so please, nothing vulgar. Have fun! Be creative! Make us laugh!

S
A
M
S
U
N
G

3. Entries can be in English / Filipino / Taglish. Just like before, you can submit as many entries as you want in the comments but make sure you leave a valid email address.

Personal Notes:
- since making an acronym is fairly easy, a lot of readers already submitted theirs. You can post as many as you like but it takes a lot of creativity and humor to make your entry stand out.
- Deadline of this contest is 11:59 pm of December 11, 2010.

For more info, or to join this contest, visit A Bugged Life contest page.

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Watch Manny Pacquiao for Free!!!

Want to watch our boxing idol live? Then get a chance to watch the Manny Pacquiao match in the Cuneta Astrodome with three of your friends on November 14, 2010 just by joining this simple contest from Head and Shoulders.


This contest is open to residents located in Metro Manila (or probably nearby Metro Manila who can claim the tickets in Global City, Taguig).

Mechanics:

1.This contest is open to people located in Metro Manila.

2.Like the Head and Shoulders Philippines Page.

3.Use the Facebook Application to tell us why we should give you and three of your friends tickets to watch the Pacquiao-Margarito Fight on PPV at the Araneta Coliseum.

4.The 75 best entries wins the tickets

5.Criteria for judging:

a.Creativity – 50%
b.Originality – 30%
c.Wit Factor – 20% (Must be witty and stand out from the other entries)

6.Each winner gets FOUR tickets to watch the Manny Pacquiao match in the Araneta Coliseum.

7.This contest is from November 7, 2010 to November 11, 2010.

8.Winners will be announced daily at 7PM on the Facebook Page of Head and Shoulders Philippines.

9.Tickets can be claimed from November 7 to November 12, 2010 at Mediacom, 22F Picadilly Star Building, 4th Ave cor 27th Street Bonifacio Global City Taguig, from 9am-6pm.

10.To claim your tickets, present a valid ID and a screenshot of your profile.


Terms and Conditions:

1.This promo will run from November 7 to November 11, 2010 only.

2.This promo is only open to residents of the Republic of the Philippines. Employees of Procter and Gamble Distributing (Phils.), Inc. 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, the advertiser, employees and their relatives up to the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promo. Also, persons reporting regularly to the promoter, sponsor or advertiser under a contract of service and who, by the nature of the service they render may have a direct & personal knowledge of the promo are disqualified from joining.

3.Prizes may be claimed from November 9 to November 12, 2010 only.

4.Each winner gets four tickets to watch the Pacquiao-Margarito match in the Cuneta Astrodome on November 14, 2010.

5.Tickets are transferable but not convertible to cash.



Personal Note: This is a quickie contest, so join now! Winners will be announced daily. Last day is on November 11, 2010.

Check out Head and Shoulder's Facebook page to know more/join!

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Who is Pier Roxas?

If you have a vivid imagination and got writing talent, then you may want to try out your skills in Who is Pier Roxas writing contest sponsored by Nokia Philippines. The winner of this contest gets to take home the new Nokia N8 cellphone!

This contest is open to all residents of the Philippines aged 18 years old and above.

Contest Mechanics:

1) Promo Duration: October 3 to November 3, 2010
2) Contest is open to all residents of the Philippines aged 18 years old and above.
3) Participants will email their version of Pier Roxas’ story; this must cover the 8 missing days, and incorporate ALL 8 leads/clues mentioned in the video and poster. Entries should be submitted in Microsoft Word format, maximum 1,500 words, in Times New Roman size 12.
- Woke up on a pier along Roxas Boulevard
- A deep bruise on his face
- Missing wallet
- A lipstick smudge on his collar
- Parking ticket
- Unfamiliar key
- Smart Gold sim
- Nokia N8 with no contacts

Participants’ submissions should be sent to Pier’s email – pierroxas@ovi.com with the subject line “Project Gener8 Entry”. The Word file must be attached to the email.

4) Participants should include their full name, gender, birthdate, mobile number, landline number, email address and registered mailing address with their entries.

5) Participants can submit multiple entries, but can only win once.

6) Deadline for submission of entries is 11:59pm on November 3, 2010.

7) The submitted entries will be validated by Nokia representatives upon receipt
- Entries must be written in English.
- Qualified entries must include an explanation for all 8 clues and the 8 missing days, and must comply with all requirements above. After entries are shortlisted to the qualified entries, 8 finalists will be selected.

8) The selection of 8 finalists will be done in the Nokia Philippines, Inc office at 40th floor Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, Philippines, on November 5, 2010. Selection will be done according to the following criteria:
- Adherence to theme – 30%
- Originality / Creativity – 40%
- Entertainment factor – 30%

9) Participants included in the finalist scripts will be notified on or before November 6, 2010 through their registered email address, registered mailing address and mobile number.

10) The 8 finalists will be invited to a briefing on the final stage of the competition on November 9, 2010, at Nokia Philippines, Inc, 40th floor Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, Philippines. Finalists who are unable to attend this briefing will be disqualified from the competition.

11) A valid ID must be presented and a printed copy of the email notification from Nokia in order to attend the briefing.

12) Nokia N8 devices are NOT transferable and NOT convertible to cash.
13) Nokia Philippines will shoulder the 20% tax required on prizes.

Final Round

1) On November 9, 2010, the 8 finalists will be given a briefing on the final stage of the competition. Each of the 8 finalists will randomly draw a shooting and editing date to fall between November 12 and 27, 2010.

2) On their assigned date of shooting, finalists will receive a Nokia N8 device for use during shooting. The finalists will then be required to shoot their submitted script within the allotted time.

3) Finalists will be given two consecutive days to prepare their entry: one (1) day to shoot and one (1) day to edit.

4) All finalists’ final entries must be submitted on or before November 27, 2010.

5) Judges will select the winning entry based on the following criteria:
- Creative Storytelling – 30%
- Adherence to theme – 30%
- Execution – 30%
- Audience impact – 10%
6) Winners will be announced on 11:00am on December 15, 2010, at Nokia Philippines, Inc, 40th floor, Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, Philippines.

Pointers:
- deadline of this contest is on November 3, 2010 11:59 pm.
- your entry should be e-mailed to pierroxas@ovi.com with the subject header “Project Gener8 Entry”, with the MS Word file of your script attached along with the e-mail.

The contest information is taken from the Nokia Philippines contest page.

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OpenRice iEat, iWrite, iPad promo

If you love food (like me), love writing and want to win an iPad in the process, you might want to join the iEat, iWrite, iPad promo! All you have to do is write the most number of first reviews Prizes include an iPad, iPods and Samsung Mobile Phones!

This contest is open to all members of Open Rice. However claiming of prizes will be only in Metro Manila and Cebu office only. No special deliveries.

Promo Mechanics:
1) You must be an OpenRicer! Register at www.openrice.com

2) Be the first to write for a restaurant with no reviews and accumulate the most number of first reviews.

* Search for the restaurant you want to review or write about. If the restaurant is not listed, click on the link to add the restaurant information.
* Click here (sample only) to know if you are the 1st reviewer for a certain resto...

3) Obtain a minimum of 15 first reviews to qualify for the promo.

4) Only quality reviews are qualified for the promo Reviews without photos will not be considered as qualified entries of the promo.

5) The OpenRicer with the most number of first reviews by the end of the promo period will automatically win the iPad.

6) OpenRicers may invite their friends to become OpenRice members and join the promo to get a chance to win an additional prize.

7) The new member with the highest number of first reviews and his/her OpenRicer friend who referred him/her will each automatically win a prize.

8) All entries will be reviewed and approved by the OpenRice editor. Disapproved reviews are not counted.

9) Reviewers' status/scores will be posted at the promo page every Friday noon. Winners will be posted at the promo page and will be notified via e-mail.

Criteria for qualfied entries
1. No Plagiarism. reviews must be original. Should you wish to share a content from your own blogs, please modify the text so that your OpenRice review is unique.

2. Reviews should have at least 100 words.

3. Must have at least 2 photo attachments.
- all photos must be clear and in landscape orientation
- all photos must be related to the review
- photos copied from other websites or blogs are not accepted.

4. Increase credibility of your review. Include more information about the taste or description on as the facade, service, environment, etc.

5. Reviews must be unbiased and must not contain vulgar, offensive, rude or slanderous words.

For complete rules and guidelines click here...

Prizes
1st prize - top 2 highest reviews -> iPad
2nd prize - 3rd highest -> iPod touch
3rd prize - 4th highest -> iPod classic
New OpenRicer with most no. of 1st reviews -> Samsung Touch Screen Mobile Phone
OpenRicer who referred to the new member winner -> Samsung Touch Screen Mobile Phone

Pointers / Personal Note:
- I think foodie bloggers have more advantage to this contest. They have more experience writing about this topic.
- You need a lot of time to experience new restos before writing about any of them.
- Check if the resto you want to write about is already in the list and if nobody has written a review yet. Chances are, someone else could have beaten you to it.
- you might have a better chance getting a 1st review if the resto you want to write about is NOT on the list. You can add a resto you want to review.
- last day of this contest is on December 15, 2010. Number of 1st reviews accumulated will be tallied at the end of the contest.

For more information, visit the OpenRice contest page.

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Search For The Laging Handa Bayani

Do you know a person who is the epitome of Laging Handa? (boy/girl scout motto) If you do, then nominate him/her for Eveready's Laging Handang Bayani and he/she will get a chance to win 25,000 pesos and an all expense paid trip to Eveready’s Laging Handang Bayani Grand Celebration to be held in Cavite.
Another contest in line with this is the Eveready Moments where you can share your Laging Handa story. If your entry gets chosen for the month, you get to win 10,000 pesos.

A. MECHANICS (Eveready Laging Handang Bayani)
• Send your Laging Handang Bayani nominee and share the story of how he/she has helped in times of hardships, emergencies, calamities or how he/she continuously helps and inspires people. Please include your nominees picture , name, age, gender, barangay and contact details. (Photo must be set to 640 x 480 pixel dimension)

• Entries can be submitted in 2 ways:
1. Mail to Eveready c/o Multi Media Exponents , 108 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village Makati City 1227
2. Log on to www.laginghandangbayani.eveready.com.ph

- Mailed entries must have the full name, complete address, contact numbers and email address of the participant.
- Entries submitted via mail will also be uploaded on the website by Eveready Phils. in behalf of the participant.

• DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES: NOVEMBER 20, 2010.

Promo Duration: October 4 – November 15, 2010

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Adherence to theme = 60%
(To be determined by a panel composed of Eveready Management))
Online votes = 30%
Facebook Likes (Votes) = 10%


AUDIENCE VOTING
• Audience voting via WEB will be open to all.
• Voters must log on to www.laginghandangbayani.eveready.com.ph to cast their votes.
• Participants may vote for more than 1 entry of their choice. Voters can only vote for the entry ONCE.
• Voting via web will be open from October 4, 2010 to November 15, 2010.

Facebook Likes (Votes)
• Facebook voting via # of Likes will be open to all.
• Voters must become a friend of Eveready Phils be able to “Like” the Laging Handang Bayani of their choice.
• Participants may vote for more than 1 entry of their choice. Voters can only vote for the entry ONCE.
• Voting via Facebook will be open from October 4, 2010 to November 15, 2010.

PRIZES
The Eveready Laging Handang Bayani will win P25,000 plus an all expense paid trip to Eveready’s Laging Handang Bayani Grand Celebration to be held in Cavite.
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B. MECHANICS (Eveready Eveready Moments) Share!!! your Everyday Eveready Moments
Post!!! your Everyday Eveready Moments at www.laginghandangbayani.eveready.com.ph.
Win!!! P10,000 when your story gets chosen for the Everyday Eveready Moments of the month.
PROMO DURATION: October 5, 2010 to December 31, 2010.

SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY WINNER SELECTION
October 2010 Winning Eveready Moments = November 15, 2010
November 2010 Winning Eveready Moments = December 15, 2010
December 2010 Winning Eveready Moments = January 15, 2011

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Adherence to theme = 80%
(To be determined by a panel composed of Eveready Management))
Facebook posting of the Eveready Moment = 20%

Facebook Posting
• Eveready Moment should be posted on Eveready Phils Facebook Account Page.
• Participant must be a friend of Eveready Phils be able to post their Eveready Moments.
• Participants may share and post more than 1 story but can only win once.
• Facebook postings will be open from October 5, 2010 to November 15, 2010.
PRIZES
The Eveready Moments of the month will win P10,000.
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Pointers:
For the Laging Handang bayani
- online votes will be counted in two different locations. At the contest site (30%) and on Eveready Facebook fan page (10%). Increase your chances of winning by asking your friends to vote on both.
- deadline for online voting is on November 15, 2010. Join earlier to maximize voting criteria.

For the Eveready Moments
- there will be a winner for the month of October, November and December 2010.
- winner will be determined by the judges and Facebook posts(?)

For more information about this contest, visit the Laging Handang Bayani contest site.

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My Experience at Ayala Malls

What is your most memorable experience in any Ayala mall? Write your story and win Ayala Malls cinema passes and Timezone GCs 200 pesos worth.


This contest is open to all shoppers of Ayala Malls. Ayala Malls include Glorietta, Greenbelt, Trinoma, Alabang Town center, Ayala Center Cebu, Market! Market!, Bonifacio High Street, Marquee Mall, etc.

Contest Mechanics:

myExperience@ayalamalls gives you an on-line venue to share your most memorable and unique experiences at any Ayala Mall. You can write stories about your shopping, dining, cinema and other experiences.

Keep submitting as many stories as you want and have the chance to be one of Ayala Malls “Pick of the Month”. The story sender of the “Pick of the Month” will receive a special token from Ayala Malls.

Are you ready to share your Ayala Malls experience with us? Each sender will receive an Ayala Malls Cinema Pass and P200 worth of Timezone gift certificates.

Please claim your tokens at the Administration Office of the mall where your entry was chosen from Mondays to Fridays, 8.00am–5.00pm. Kindly bring the following:

* Confirmation email that you received when you submitted your experience to the myExperience site.
* One(1) valid ID.

Pointers:

- There is no specific date when this contest will end, which means it is still ongoing and winners will be picked every month.

For more information, and/or to submit your entry, head over to the Ayala Malls contest page. Click the "continue button" found on that page to submit your entry.

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Jollibee's I YUM Promo

I YUM Jolly Yumburgers and I YUM Free stuff too! Join Jollibee's I YUM Promo and get a chance to win Jollibee GCs and the latest iPhone (4th gen).


This contest is open to fans of I Want Jolibee Facebook fan page.

Jollibee I YUM On-line Contest Promo Mechanics

1. To join, click "Like" in the I Want Jollibee! Jollibee On-line Delivery! Facebook fan page wall and enter your statement on why you’re proud to be Pinoy and why you love Jollibee Yum. To ensure that your statements are properly monitored, type "I YUM" before your statement.

2. Statements containing profane, lewd or other similarly offensive language shall be disqualified from the contest.

3. Participants may enter as many statements as they want.

4. Participants must be at least thirteen (13) years old to participate. Winning participants will be required to present a valid ID with proof of age in order to claim their prize.

5. The contest is open from October 4 to 31, 2010.

6. There will be four (4) weekly winners and one (1) grand prize winner. Following are the weekly cut-off periods:

* Week 1: October 4 -10
* Week 2: October 11 – 17
* Week 3: October 18 – 24
* Week 4: October 25 -31

Weekly winners will be chosen only from entries submitted within the weekly period. Entries submitted beyond the weekly cut-off period shall be considered for the succeeding week’s draw date.

Weekly winners shall be announced on the following dates:
* Week 1: October 15
* Week 2: October 22
* Week 3: October 29
* Week 4: November 5

The grand prize winner shall be chosen from among the four weekly winners. The grand prize winner will be declared on November 10.

7. Entries will be judged based on the following criteria: Creativity, Nationalistic Appeal and Substance.

8. Weekly winners shall receive P5,000 worth of Jollibee Gift Certificates and Jollibee Premium Items. The grand prize winner shall receive the latest model Apple iPhone plus P5,000 worth of Jollibee Gift Certificates.

9. The names of the winners shall be posted on the I Yum Facebook fanpage. Winners will also be notified via Facebook message on how to claim their prizes. Winners will be required to submit the following personal details to the I Yum Facebook fanpage team: Name, Address, Contact Number and E-mail address.

10. Employees of Jollibee Foods Corporation and their subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from the promo.

Pointers:
- there will be four weekly cut-offs for this promo - October 10, 17, 24 and 31. Each cut-off will have a corresponding winner of P 5,000 Jollibee GCs. Join earlier to get more chances to win in the succeeding cut-offs.

- last day of submission of entries is on October 31, 2010.

For more information about this promo, check out I Want Jollibee Facebook Fan Page.

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