Writing Contest: Manguna sa Unang Pagbasa II

Save the Children’s First Read and Adarna House invite everyone to join the Manguna Sa Unang Pagbasa: Short Story Writing Contest II. This is the second run of the writing contest for short stories and book concepts with the theme “Manguna sa Unang Pagbasa.”

First Read is a Save the Children Early Childhood Care and Development project, together with Prudence Foundation, that aims to improve the emergent literacy and numeracy of children aged 0-4 years old. It encourages families with preschool-aged children to learn together with the support of their communities.

RULES OF THE CONTEST

1. The contest is open from June 25, 2016 to August 1, 2016 to all Filipino citizens of all ages.
2. The contest is a writing competition of Short Stories/Book Concepts for Children ages 0-4 years. Entries must be in Filipino.
3. An entry must be not more than one hundred (100) words, typewritten on one (1) page and must include a synopsis.
4. An entry may deal with any subject and may feature two (2) basic concepts* maximum. All entries shall be relative to the theme “Manguna sa Unang Pagbasa” and must be appropriate for children ages 0-4 years. *example of concepts: colour, numbers, shapes, etc.
5. Authors may submit multiple entries.
6. All entries must be original unpublished works that have not won in any previous contest.
7. Each entry (with synopsis) must be submitted in hard copy, typewritten double-spaced, on 8 ½” X 11” bond paper. It should have a one-inch (1”) margin on all sides. The font should be Arial, Times New Roman, or Book Antiqua. The font size should be 12. The following documents must be sealed inside a long brown envelope: (a) three (3) printed copies of the entry, (b) Official Entry Form, and (c) certificate of originality (All entries must be notarized). Only the title of the entry should be written or typed on the envelope.
8. Entries from abroad need not be notarized, but must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate and received by Adarna House on or before August 1, 2016 (Philippine time) to qualify to receive an Award.
9. All entries must be submitted no later than the time stated below:
   

   Mode of Submission Date and Time

   • Direct submission at the Adarna House office (109 Scout Fernandez corner Scout Torillo Streets, Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City 1103) on or before 12:00 m.n. of August 1, 2016
   • Mail or Courier post marked no later than August 1, 2016
10. In submitting an entry, a contestant represents and warrants that the work is his own and that he has absolute ownership of all intellectual property rights thereto.
11. Entries submitted must comply with government policies on printed matters.
12. Submitted copies of the winning entry shall remain with, and become a shared property of the author and Adarna House. Submitted copies of non-winning entries may be claimed by the authors not later than six (6) months from the date of announcement of winners.
13. In submitting an entry, the author and parent/guardian (if applicable) accepts the rules of the contest and assigns Adarna House the concurrent and exclusive right to exercise the full copyright and all other intellectual property rights granted to the author and the author’s assignees, with respect to his/her winning work(s), to the extent permitted under existing laws applicable. The rights also extend to all forms of storage, transmission, dissemination, and communication, presently existing or subsequently created related to the winning entry(s). To the extent permitted by law, rights shall be worldwide, continuous, and may be exercised by Adarna House for the maximum time allowed by applicable law. The prize money which will be awarded to the Contestant for his winning work(s) shall constitute full payment and shall be in lieu of any royalties or other compensation to the Contestant.
14. In connection with the transfer to Adarna House of the rights stated in Rule 13, and pursuant to the requirements of R.A. No. 8293, entries must be accompanied by the author’s written consent to abide by the rules of the contest acknowledged before a Notary Public. In case of minors, the written consent of the parents or legal guardians shall also be required. The Authorization Form and Official Entry Form are available at the Adarna House website and office. If it is discovered later on that said person is not the creator or owner of the copyright to the award-winning work, the contestant/s shall indemnify Adarna House for any and all damages, fees, costs and expenses that they may incur by reason of the infringement by the contestant of the intellectual property rights of another.
15. The prize, in Philippine Pesos (Php), for the contest is 15,000.00. The winning entry shall be published by Adarna House, Inc.
16. Adarna House and Save the Children have the sole right to designate the persons who shall constitute the Board of Judges of the contest. The decision of the majority of the Board of Judges in all categories shall be final.
17. The Board of Judges shall decide on the winning entry based on these criteria:
    1. Relevance to the Theme
    2. Age Appropriateness
    3. Socio-Cultural Sensitivity
    4. Originality
18. The Board of Judges shall declare one (1) winner as the grand prize.
19. The names of the winners and the members of the Board of Judges shall be announced by August 31, 2016.
20. The winning story shall be published by Adarna by January 2017.

ALL PARTIES SUBMITTING ENTRIES ARE DEEMED TO HAVE ACCEPTED THE RULES OF THE CONTEST, AND AGREE TO ABIDE THEREBY. ALL ENTRIES MUST STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THESE RULES. ALL DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.

Find the Missing Goldilocks cake

Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc. will be giving away prizes to selected participants who can find the missing Goldilocks cake.

How to Join

Step 1: Help us find the #MissingGoldiCake
Step 2: Check if it's the one with 50 number candle and shaped like the cake cut out from the billboard.
Step 3: There's a hashtag (#MissingGoldiCake) written on the cake piece. Please check if it's there.
Step 4: Take a selfie with the #MissingGoldiCake in the background.
Step 5: Upload the photo on our microsite (www.goldilocks.com.ph/missinggoldicake) and complete the entry form.

How to Win

• Participants need to provide complete details (Name, Age, Address, Contact No.) in order for the entry to be considered valid. Participants with invalid details will be disqualified.
• Participants need to upload the photo with the following formats only: .jpg and .png in order for the entry to be considered valid.
• Participants can upload a photo with a maximum size of 2MB.
• Each participant is allowed to submit up to three (3) entries only. Participants that will exceed the entry limit will be disqualified.
• There will only be one (1) draw. A DTI representative will be present during the draw to verify the game paraphernalia and validate winners and possible disqualifications.
• The draw will take place on June 29, 2016 at Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc. 498 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City at 3PM in the presence of a DTI representative.
• During the draw, Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc. will be selecting five (5) winners of Php 10,000.00 cash and ten (10) winners of Php 5,000.00 worth of Goldilocks gift certificate.

How to Claim

• All winners will be notified through registered mail and text message.
• The list of winners will also be posted on Goldilocks Official on Facebook.
• By supplying the above information, selected participant guarantees that he/she freely enters/participates in the promotion. He/she also guarantees that he/she is not contractually prohibited by any person, company or entity from joining this promotion or from being associated with the Goldilocks brand.
  Redemption period shall be until 60 days after the receipt of registered mail.
• To redeem their prizes, winners must present: (a) letter-notification of winning from Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.; (b) two (2) valid proofs of identity and (c) if through a representative, authorization letter from the winner. The representative must also present a valid ID and the letter-notification of Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.
• Unclaimed prizes after 60 days of notification will be reported to DTI and upon approval by DTI shall be forfeited in favor of Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.
• This e-raffle promotion is not valid in conjunction with any other ongoing raffle promotions of Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.

Prizes

• Each winner will receive the following prizes:
           - 5 Winners of Php10,000.00 cash
           - 10 Winners of Php5,000.00 worth of Goldilocks gift certificate
• All applicable taxes, if any, shall be shouldered by Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.
• Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc. will not shoulder the winners’ transportation costs and other expenses during the redemption of entries.
• Goldilocks gift certificates are not convertible to cash but are transferrable.
• Cash prize is transferrable.
• All entries, edits and revisions thereof shall be owned by Goldilocks Philippines Inc. and can be used, edited, published and displayed in any and all advertising materials on Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc. social media sites including Facebook and Instagram, and other advertising channels/for and internal communication materials, at any time without compensation and need for participants’ consent.
• The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook and Instagram.
• The participant is providing information to Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc. and Y&R Philippines and not to Facebook and Instagram.

Eligibility of Joining

• The Goldilocks Missing Cake Promo is open to male and female residents of the Philippines.
• Employees of Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc., its affiliates and franchisees, employees of the Advertising agency Y&R Philippines and relatives up to the second degree of affinity or consanguinity are not qualified to join the promo.

Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 6186 Series of 2016.

 

Contest: 2016 Global Taste of Korea

Calling all cooks, culinary school students, and the general public who have an interest in Korean food. Showcase your talent in cooking Korean cuisine by joining this year's Global Taste of Korea Philippine Round!

Grand prize winner will win a culinary Tour to Korea and PhP 30,000. He or she will also represent the Philippines in the Grand Finals where the winner can win $ 10,000.

GTOK Application period starts on May 10 to June 10 2016.

For more information and to download the application form visit:
http://phil.korean-culture.org/en/338/board/153/read/73684

Source: http://www.facebook.com/KoreanCulturalCenterPH/?fref=nf

Contest: Win Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Daily

Get  a chance to win Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite daily from Easy Rock Manila, Here's how it works:

1. Like Easy Rock Manila on Facebook and get an entry point here to ensure your name is included on our daily draw: http://ow.ly/S4Pvu

2.Starting September 14 until October 2, we will be posting our Question of the Day on our Facebook Page every 8:00 a.m. To help you get through, the answer(s) can be found on www.easyrock.com.ph.

3. Submit your answer in the comment section of our Question of the Day here on Facebook

4. We will be choosing one winner of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite daily. Keep yourself posted on the daily announcement of winners by 6:00pm.

Good luck!

**Upon joining this promo, you agree that you have read the TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Daily giveaway starts on September 14 to October 2, 2015

2. Prizes should be claimed at Manila Broadcasting Company within sixty (60) days upon the day of announcement

3. The prize will be forfeited if not claimed within 60 days upon the day of announcement

4. Prize is not convertible to cash

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook.

Contest: Win Microsoft jacket or an Urbanista earphone from NEO Philippines

Rainy season is in, and it's time to beat that bed weather with this awesome giveaway.

Contest Mechanics

1.  Like and Share NEO Philippines and Urbanista Philippines on Facebook to celebrate with us!
1. NEO Philippines page ---> https://www.facebook.com/neocare
2. Urbanista Philippines page ---> https://www.facebook.com/pages/UrbanistaLifestyle
2. Share the giveaway photo on your timeline with hashtag #Windows10 #NEOPhilippines #UrbanistaPhilippines and tag 10 of your friends (Posts should be set to public).
3. This FB contest is valid from August 28 - September 28, 2015 only.
4. Lucky Winners will get a Microsoft jacket or an Urbanista earphone.
5. Winners will be announced on October 2, 2015 through NEO Philippines and Urbanista Philippines fan page and will be contacted privately via Facebook.

Terms and Conditions

1. Contest is exclusively open to NEO Philippines and Urbanista Philippines fans residing in the Philippines.
2. By joining this contest, the participant confirms that he or she has read, understood and agreed to the contest mechanics, including but not limited to its items and conditions.
3. NEO Philippines and Urbanista Philippines reserves the right to change or amend the contest without prior notice.
4. Prize is strictly not convertible to cash and non-transferable.
5. We will contact the winners via Facebook message for their contact details.
6. Once winners are chosen, they are only given 1 week to send their details, otherwise, we will draw another winner.

Shop your way to Korea with Etude House Make Up and Away!

Have you ever wanted to go to Korea? Get a chance to be one of ten (10) winners of an all-expense paid trip for two (2) with hotel accommodations and a makeup shopping spree worth P10,000!

This September, Etude House Philippines, in collaboration with Sejong Hotel and AirAsia Philippines, is giving away two (2) round-trip tickets to Korea and am Etude House Philippines makeup shopping spree worth P10,000 to TEN (10) lucky winners of the Makeup Up and Away promotion. Twenty (20) participants will also get a P2,000 shopping spree as a consolation prize.
The promotion runs from September 8 until October 5, 2015. Just purchase at least P1,000 worth of items from any Etude House boutique to qualify for the raffle!
Eligibility:

1. Must be 18 years old and above and a resident of the Philippines.
2. Must be a Pink Card holder. Pink Card should be validated and activated via Etude House Website before making the purchase during the promotion period.
3. Must have a minimum purchase of 1,000 pesos during the promotion period.
4. Must have a valid passport with expiration not less than six (6) months from the date of departure.

Pink card members can easily participate in this contest by following these simple steps:

• After shopping, look for the invoice number and the unique raffle code on the receipt.
• Go to www.etudehouse.ph and log in to your profile.
• Check your profile and make sure to update ALL details if necessary.
• Provide complete contact information to qualify for the promo. Incomplete profile information makes the entry VOID.
• Go to the Makeup Up and Away tab.
• Key in and submit your passport number and expiration date.
• Key in and submit the invoice number and unique raffle code found in the receipt.

Winners of this promo will be announced on October 6, 2015. Travel dates cover November 6-8, 2015 with a free hotel accommodation by Sejong Hotel. This promo is EXCLUSIVE to Pink Card holders. If you have a Pink Card, make sure that you have validated your card already via Etude House website. Your card must be validated / activated so the unique raffle code appears on your receipt when you make a purchase during the promotion period. You can get your FREE Pink Card with a minimum purchase worth P500. Make sure to activate the Pink Card on the website before making your next purchase in order to have the raffle code on your receipt. PINK CARD NOT ACTIVATED, NO RAFFLE CODE.

For more information and complete contest mechanics, log on to www.etudehouse.ph/pages/airasia.html.

Contest: Get a chance to win Pixy gift packs

 

 

It's time to #GetPixyfied! Get a chance to win Pixy gift packs for you and for your friend by sharing this promo poster and completing this sentence by tagging your friend: "I want ________ to #GetPixyfied #PixyPH!"

Promo Duration

September 14 – October 16, 2015

Who Can Join

1. Pixy Philippines Facebook fans

2. Open to Filipino citizens or persons residing in the Philippines

3. At least 18 years of age at the time of joining

How to Join

1. Participants must like the official Facebook page of Pixy Philippines.

2. Participants must read the full mechanics.

3. Participants are asked to share the promo poster and include in the caption the hashtags #GetPixyfied and #PixyPH.

The caption should be in this format:

“I want [Tag your friend] to #GetPixyfied”

4.Participants may only join once.

Determination of Winners

1. The winners will be randomly selected via electronic raffle

2. There will be [one] winner of Pixy gift packs

3. Determination of winner shall be done in at PurpleBug, Inc. Unit 806 8/F Antel Corporate Centre, Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City on October 12 - 15, 2015

All participants must read full mechanics here: http://bit.ly/GetPixyfied

Heroine Make Rate & Review Full Mechanics

Promo Duration
1. September 14 - October 16, 2015

Who Can Join

1.Heroine Make Philippines Facebook fans
2.Open to Filipino citizens or persons residing in the Philippines
3.At least 18 years of age at the time of joining

How to Join

1.Participants must like the official Facebook page of Heroine Make Philippines.
2.Participants must read the full mechanics.
3.Participants are going to rate and review Heroine Make Philippines on the official Facebook page
4.Participants may only join once

Determination of Winners

1.The winners will be randomly selected via electronic raffle
2.There will be one (1) winner of Heroine Make gift packs
3.Determination of winner shall be done in at PurpleBug, Inc. Unit 806 8/F Antel Corporate Centre, Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City on October 13 – 15, 2015

Notification of Winners

1.Announcement of winner will be on October 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM
2.The winner will be given three (3) calendar days to contact the Heroine Make Online Team by sending them a message via Facebook
3.The winner will be asked to send their complete contact details (full name, address, mobile number, email).
4.Upon receiving the winner’s full contact details, the Heroine Make Online Team will send a notification message to officially consider him/her as the winner.
5.Upon receipt of the notification message, the winner must message back that he/she has received the notification message.

Redemption of Prizes and Forfeiture

1.The winner/s will be receiving their Heroine Make Gift Packs after Heroine Make Online Team upon receipt of winner’s contact details.
2.Heroine Make Online Team will be shipping their prizes to their given location along with its tracking details.

PROMO RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Only entries of registered Facebook users will be considered in the Promo.
2.Employees of PurpleBug, Inc., Mandom Philippines , and their relatives up to the third degree of consanguinity and relatives   of affinity are disqualified from joining.
3.Mandom Philippines reserves the right to disqualify entries submitted that may contain content that is:
a)Defamatory or obscene
b)Fraudulent, false, deceptive or misleading
c)Otherwise offensive or inappropriate
d)Does not conform nor adhere to the mechanics of the Promo
4.Entries that do not comply with the Promo requirements shall be automatically disqualified from the Promo.
5.All entries and materials sent will be credited to the participant but will automatically become the property of Mandom  Philippines and may be used without any compensation. The participants to this Promo expressly and irrevocably waive their  rights in and to the materials submitted hereunder and give Mandom Philippines the right to use such materials.
6.By joining this Promo, the participant signifies that he/she has read, understood and agrees to abide by the Promo Mechanics and the Rules, Terms and Conditions.
7.In case of disputes, the decision of Mandom Philippines is deemed final.
8.Mandom Philippines shall not be liable for and shall be held free and harmless from any losses or damages which the winners  may sustain in availing of the prize.  All risks of loss, damage, injury or death with respect to the availment and enjoyment of the prize shall be solely for the winners and no liability whatsoever can be claimed against Mandom Philippines.
9.This Promo is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. By participating in this Promo,  participants agree to abide by and be bound by the Promo Mechanics and the Rules, Terms and Conditions.
10.No substitution or transfer of prizes shall be permitted except at the option of Mandom Philippines.  Mandom Philippines reserves the right to substitute a prize for equal value in place of advertised prizes that are unavailable.
11.Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission to use the materials submitted, pictures and the winner’s name for advertising purposes without further notice or compensation to the winner and/or the participants.  Use of the person’s likeness however, will be subject to the consent of the participant.
12.In no event shall Mandom Philippines, its affiliates or subsidiaries be liable to the participants for any monetary amount greater than the value of the prizes due to the winners under this Promo.
13.Mandom Philippines, its affiliates and subsidiaries shall not be liable to the participants in contract, tort or negligence or otherwise for any loss, damage, cost or expense of any nature whatsoever incurred or suffered by the participants and which is of indirect or inconsequential nature, including without limitation any economic loss or other loss.
14.Mandom Philippines is neither accountable nor responsible to any legal liabilities brought about by the misbehavior of the winners and/or his/her/their companions while they are availing of the prizes.
15.Mandom Philippines reserves the right to amend the Promo Mechanics and the Rules, Terms and Conditions, as well as suspend, modify or cancel the Promo at any time with no prior notice.
16.Mandom Philippines reserves the right to amend the Promo Mechanics and the Rules, Terms and Conditions, as well as suspend, modify or cancel the Promo at any time with no prior notice.
17.Mandom Philippines is not responsible for technical, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, undeliverable email, or failed, incorrect, inaccurate, incomplete, garbled or delayed electronic communications, telephone, telephone line or other electronic-related problems or errors, whether caused by the sender or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Promo, or by any human error which may occur in connection with this Promo. If in the opinion of Mandom Philippines, there is any suspected or actual evidence of tampering with any portion of the Promo, or if technical difficulties compromise the integrity of the Promo, Mandom Philippines reserves the right to terminate the Promo and determine a winner using previous untampered data received as of the date of termination or to modify the Promo in a manner deemed appropriate by Mandom Philippines.
18.Any personal information supplied by the participants to this Promo will be the property of Mandom Philippines.  Mandom Philippines will not sell, rent, transfer or otherwise disclose any personal data to any third party other than as explicitly described herein.

Urban Decay Giveaway by Brigette's Boutique

GIVEAWAY: WIN A URBAN DECAY NAKED2 BASICS EYESHADOW PALETTE

Brigette has partnered up with the amazing team over at Brigette's Boutique and together we are going to be giving away a brand new Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette. She did a whole review on this beautiful palette earlier today, which you can read all about here if you missed it.

She is  excited and so grateful to be able to give one of you a chance to win your very own Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette. Make sure to check out the Rafflecopter form in the blog to find out how you can enter our giveaway! :-) 

http://christineiversen.blogspot.com/2015/08/giveaway-win-urban-decay-naked2-basics.html?m=0

10 Load Resellers Accounts Giveaway

Due to the success of my Easter Giveaway which is #5loadresellersgiveaway

I'm happy to announce another giveaway. Since Labor Day (May 1) is coming I decided to do a tribute to our OFWs by giving out a loading business opportunity. Participants could be 1) an OFW or 2) their relative/s in the Philippines.

One reseller activation actually costs P200 but in this giveaway I'm giving the business accounts for FREE. Your one sim can load all cellphone networks, Cignal and prepaid internet. As a reseller you can have 5 resellers under you and you may opt to activate their sim cards for P200 or activate them for free. As a reseller you have 2% discount on all loading products.

Just enter the rafflecopter below or repost image in instagram or retweet using #5loadresellersgiveaway and tag @headturnerbeauty. The giveaway starts March 26, 2015 and ends April 6, 2015 (12 AM). This giveaway is not international (for Philippines only)

Copy and WIN : http://ow.ly/KNICZ

Just enter in the rafflecopter below or in the Giveaway tab found in facebook.com/headturnerbeauty or facebook.com/manystuff4sale. The giveaway  ends on May 9, 2015 (12 AM Philippine Time). This giveaway is for OFWs or their relatives in the Philippines. 

Relatives residing in the Philippines can also join their loved ones working in abroad by entering in the rafflecopter.

I will announce the 10 winners (just the First name and Last Name Initial) here in my blog and in my facebook. I will notify them through email and send them the user guides of the business. The prize of this contest does not include the load wallet of the winners. Loading menu cannot be sent via activation. There is an app available in Google play.

The loading business is Telepreneur but the company did not host or initiated this giveaway. This is a personal giveaway. No payment or purchase needed to enter this giveaway.

A winner should present proof of remittance (scanned copy) from any local or money transfer facilities (valid within the last 3 months).
 a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Winners of my Giveaway (#5Loadresellersgiveaway)

Thank you to all who entered the #5loadresellersgiveaway. 5 winners were already selected via Rafflecopter but there might be a twist because only few (about 20) participated.. there might be more winners so there will be more businessmen and women staring this week..

So I will be making another announcement after I compiled those who joined in Instagram and Twitter aside from joining the Rafflecopter.

To the winners please check your email. The email you entered in the Rafflecopter Login. Or kindly message fb.com/headturnerbeauty the cellphone number you want me to activate? And what region (Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao) you belong to? because gateway differs per region.

Jumimo Necklace Prize

Thank you to Miss Gretchen for this giveaway. I received the prize this afternoon.

Last few days I entered this contest http://gretasjunkyard.com/gretas-junkyard-giveaway-necklaces-from-jumimo/. I got the notice through Instagram that I won. This is a great addition to my accessories.

You may follow her
IG at http://bit.ly/1bxNTi6
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1eqqQYj
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/19RdVQa
Blog: http://gretasjunkyard.com

Gadgets Contest

Ticket price: Php 20 each.

Prizes: 1st: Lenovo E1030, 2nd: Asus Zenfone 5, 3rd: Acer Iconia Tablet

3rd prize

2nd prize

1st prize

All proceeds will go to the Youth Camp of JTE, Calamba, Laguna Philippines. For details contact 09053024883 (text and viber). Payment can be through BPI (Bank of Philippine Islands) bank deposit or meet ups. Winners will be announced on March 31, 2015 7pm.

In case the contest participant is far from the venue of the raffle draw, we will send you a scanned copy of the filled out tickets with your name and contact details on it via email using headturnerbeauty@gmail.com. You can still win even if you are not present during the draw. Prizes must be claimed personally and present a valid ID.