Wednesday, September 29, 2010

She Speaks of Beauty (Win Coach and Sephora Gift Cards)


She Speaks of Beauty has a giveaway and the prizes are fabulous!

Prizes

There will be four winners.

(2) $100 Coach gift card
(2) $50 Sephora gift card


How to join Click the contest page:

http://hunnylovins.blogspot.com/2010/08/500-readers-giveaway-coach-sephora.html

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Trip to Science Discovery Center


I like joining online contest, so I think its time to for me to throw my own. I am giving away a pair of ticket to the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center in Mall of Asia. It includes one planetarium show and unlimited access in all of the interactive galleries. Contest starts Sept 20-Sept 30. I will announce the winner on Oct 1. Ticket is valid from Oct 1-23 ONLY.

Joining is very simple. Open to all Manila residents or anyone who can claim the tickets to me at Science Discovery Center. All you have to do is "Define SCIENCE" in the most creative way you can. It can be funny, serious, or base on your "science" experience. Its all up to you and you can send as many entries as you want. Leave a comment with your definition of SCIENCE or the link of your blog entry, and twitter username.

(Ways to earn additional points)

1. Follow me on twitter @dmcayetano (1pt) and tweet your answer using following format

@dmcayetano #SCIENCE is......

2. Tweet this contest using this format (1pt)

@dmcayetano How to win tickets to Science Discovery Center http://t.co/7lQYgdU

3. Become a fan of my Facebook Fanpage Damicaye (1pt)

A. Go to the Facebook Page of Damicaye (where everything is free)
and add yourself as a fan

B. On your Facebook Wall, share your definition of science by tagging us in . Example: “@Damicaye (where everything is free) Science is my favorite subject." To learn how to tag, type in the “@” symbol then follow it with the world “Damicaye” This will prompt a drop-down menu box which will present you “Damicaye (where everything is free)” Click that and you should see the “Damicaye (where everything is free)” become a blue link.

C. After writing your definition, click the attach link icon and paste the URL of this post. (http://damicaye.blogspot.com/2010/09/trip-to-science-discovery-center.html)

D. Afterwards, change the privacy restriction of this post to “Everyone” by clicking on the lock icon just left of the “Share” button.

4. Blog your answer and insert the link of this contest (5pts)

There is a better chance for you to win because we will pick the best entry personally- not through a RANDOMIZER. I already asked my colleagues (akosipotpot, cellienedog and kikomage) to score your entries from 1-10. Whoever gets the highest score base from the judges score and additonal points wins the tickets.

So what is SCIENCE? Science is your way to visit the NIDO FORTIFIED SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER for FREE!!!:)


UPDATE: The winner should confirm the notification within 3 days. If he/she will not be able to do so, the next in line will get the tickets. Remember that the tickets are valid only until Oct 23, 2010.

Photo courtesy of Philstar.com

Disclaimer:
Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center is not connected in anyway in this contest.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Gala Premiere of the "DAWN OF THE SPACE AGE" (Planetarium Film)



NIDO FORTIFIED Science Discovery Center cordially invites their FACEBOOK Fans to the Gala Premiere of DAWN OF THE SPACE AGE Planetarium Film on Saturday, October 2 · 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Digistar 3 Planetarium, NIDO FORTIFIED Science Discovery Center-Mall of Asia. Limited Slots available. Please call 5562193 to reserve seats or comment in their post to confirm your attendance. SEE YOU THERE!



Don't forget to follow them on their Official Fan Page Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center

Need more info about this post? Click here.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Why Travel?

Why travel? Simply because we need to! No more explanations.

No! Seriously, I find traveling as an exciting way of learning. Every travel I made is a learning experience for me to know information not written in the books or shown in television. Its my best way to gain information which I can share to others because I personally experienced it. In every travel I make sure that I will discover new things, things beyond the knowledge I have in my mind. But perhaps the most rewarding part of traveling is when you understand and experience for yourself other Philippine culture and traditions. Because I believed that keen understanding of other people's tradition is the highest form of respect you can give them and your country.

Meeting new people is another reason why I would like to travel. Knowing their beliefs and thoughts is one of the most interesting way to learn.

I also consider traveling as my outlet to let go of my burdens and stresses in life. A way to look for solace after difficulties and trials. A perfect way to meditate or think of things that I should prioritize. For me, moving away from the usual place you are in helps us to balance our decisions or outlook in life.

Another reason why I love to travel is that I will be able to fill my gastronomic pleasure. It is the chance for me to taste the food I haven't seen or eaten normally.

And of course, I travel because I love to seek some adventure. Philippines is composed of 7107 islands. It only means that there are a lot to discover. Everywhere you go, there is something awaits you, all you need to do is to look for it. Some of my most unforgettable getaways are our mountain climbing in Mt. Dalima, Mt. Maculot and Mt. Gulugod-baboy.
World-class beaches in Batangas and the farthest I have gone to, in the white sand beach of Boracay. This experience was really incomparable because I got it for free (from blogging). It was a dream that came into reality. I had the experience to stay in the hotel, eat sumptuous foods, meet new friends, and try some water sports.
Even if you are in the metro, there are places where you can explore and enjoy. I never thought of this before, for I know that cities are just composed of buildings and modern industries or the other bad side, poverty and overcrowding. Not until I got the chance to visit some places that brings back my childhood memories. Just this year, I paid a visit to Manila Zoo, Manila Ocean Park, and Museo Pambata. I felt again my innocence and childhood happiness as I explore this places. Then I realized that travel needs not to be expensive, it only requires a little appreciation and attention in order for us to enjoy.

*"Capturing Boracay"
*"Feel like kids once again at Museo Pambata"
*It's a deeper experience

So "Why travel?"

...to learn new things
...to expose oneself with new culture and traditions
...to medidate
...to meet people of different personalities
...to explore the beauty of our environment
...to fulfill gastronomic pleasure and lastly
...to capture precious moments:)


"It doesn't matter how near or far we go, as long as we are enjoying every journey and we are learning from it, that is the best reward we can get in every travel that we make."

This is my entry to the Let's Go Sago! anniversary contest entitled, "Why Travel?" of Jonel Uy. The blog mainly promotes Philippine travel.



*Special thanks to Micaela Rodriguez, Gracee Bongolan, Brenna Bustamante, Gervic Estella Marc Laban-Laban and Phongzkie Cadavida for some of the photos used in this entry.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Win a Trip to Atlantis

There are two categories on how you can win a trip to Atlantis.



First is Atlantis the Palm Romantic Rendezvous Competition.

Rules of Entry

Atlantis is offering a romantic long weekend at Atlantis, The Palm Dubai for 2 guests.

To win view the short video provided on the next page and answer a simple multiple choice question. The winner will be chosen at random after the competition closing date of DXB midnight 17 September 2010.

The Prize
You and a guest can enjoy 3 complimentary nights in an Imperial Club room, round-trip economy air, and luxurious round-trip airport transfer in a BMW 7 Series. Enjoy breakfast daily in either interactive Saffron or Kaleidoscope, dinner for 2 at Nobu, the restaurant that redefined Japanese cuisine, dinner for 2 at Seafire, Atlantis’ modern New York-style steakhouse. Be pampered at the Atlantis Spa with a treatment for 2 and 2 Dolphin Adventures at Dolphin Bay.



Second is Atlantis The Palm Big Break Competition

Rules of Entry


Atlantis is offering you and 9 friends and family the chance to win the holiday of a lifetime at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, the first fully integrated entertainment destination resort in the Middle East.

To win you need to create a short video of 90 seconds or less, explaining why you deserve this incredible prize. Tell us a story, sing us a song, make- up a tall tale ...

So why is Atlantis The Palm in Dubai your perfect holiday getaway? Be creative, be inspiring, be yourself and have fun!

Videos can be uploaded and previewed on the next page. The video will be hosted on YouTube and will be visible on Facebook, the Atlantis Big Break website www.atlantisdubaibigbreak.com and on the Atlantis The Palm iPhone application.

Members of the public will be able to review the video’s via the iPhone application, on Atlantis Big Break website, on Facebook and on You Tube. The public will be able to vote "Like" or "Dislike" on any video. At the end of the competition, the 10 most popular videos will be judged by our panel of judges from Atlantis The Palm, after the closing date of DXB midnight 17 September 2010.

The final winner will be chosen from the top 10 videos will be awarded the holiday of a lifetime for themselves and 9 friend and family.

The Prize

You and 9 family or friends can enjoy Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai for 5 nights in 5 deluxe rooms. Round-trip economy air, luxurious round-trip airport transfers in BMW 7 Series sedans, breakfast daily in interactive Saffron or Kaleidoscope, dinner for 10 at Ronda Locatelli, a sophisticated Italian restaurant by Giorgio Locatelli. Winner will also be able to enjoy10 Atlantis Dolphin Encounters at Dolphin Bay and unlimited complimentary access to Aquaventure, the Middle East’s largest water park and The Lost Chambers, a maze of underground tunnels offering underwater views into the boulevards of the ruins of Atlantis that brings the myth to life.

Your video must be no more than 90 seconds.

Please ensure your videos do not exceed 20MB in size.

File Format Supported :

* MP4
* FLV
* WMV
* 3GP
* AVI
* RMVB

Any of the videos containing the below will be disqualified:

* Explicit language
* Nudity
* Explicit actions
* Unreasonable language against UAE or Atlantis The Palm

Terms and Conditions apply.

For more info log on to http://www.atlantisdubaibigbreak.com/

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

The Best of Anime 2010

When I was a kid, I had so much fun watching anime. Honestly, until now! Some of my favorites are Eyeshield 21, Monster Rancher, Hell Teacher Nube, Knocked-Out, Lupin and there are still more, so many to remember, right!?

*Photo by http://ph.animealliance.asia

For those who want to know more about Anime, why don,t you join The Best of Anime 2010 on-the-spot contests to be held on September 19, 2010 Function Room 5, 3rd Floor SMX Convention Center Mall Of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila This is a collocated event with the 31st Manila International Bookfair.

List of on-the-spot contest: Click The Best of Anime 2010

The Glam Nation Tour: Adam Lambert Live in Manila Concert



Want to watch Adam Lambert live in Manila? How about for FREE? Isn't that much better? Just answer this simple question and you might win two tickets for The Glam Nation Tour: Adam Lambert Live in Manila Concert.

Question: What’s your favorite Adam Lambert song and why?

You may send in your answers to info@circuitmag.net together with your contact details. The best (two) 2 replies will win two (2) tickets for The Glam Nation Tour: Adam Lambert Live in Manila Concert happening on October 10, 2010 at SM MOA Concert Grounds.

Contest Page: http://www.circuitmag.net/2010/09/09/adam-lambert-in-manila/

Want to have a FREE Self-Hosted WordPress Hosting + Domain Name?


Since I started blogging, I want to have my own domain. When I found out that you need to pay for it, I just ignored it and tried signing up for some free blog sites or web host. But when I found out this contest by WPWebHost, now it is my chance to have one..


Do you have a blog on free blogging service like WordPress.com and Blogger.com? Do you wish to self-host your blog like a pro to have more control and flexibility for your blog?

Here are some advantages of a self-hosted WordPress blog which make it better than a free blog.

* You can customize your blog’s design with own premium themes.
* You can enrich your blog’s features with thousands of free third party plugins.
* Your own your blog content and backup is available.
* You are free to put advertisements on your blog.
* You can enhance your blog SEO (Search Engine Optimization) easily with plugins.

Now you can win a WordPress compatible hosting plan worth $30 from WPWebHost for you to host your blog, with free domain name provided!


Prize

1 year Rookie Plan with FREE domain name (1GB space | 5GB/mo bandwidth)


How To Win?

1. Blog about this contest and link back to this post. You could take a banner here and insert to your post.
2. Get 7 comments for your post. (Trackback isn’t counted)
3. Submit your blog post URL through comment below, along with your name and valid email address in the provided fields.
4. Yippee! You have just won a FREE WordPress hosting plan + a domain name. We will email you further steps to claim the prize within 2 weeks.


Contest Page: http://www.wpwebhost.com/self-host-your-blog-giveaway/

Friday, September 10, 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

List of Travel/Tour Contest

*Goin up the plane, FIRST TIME! (photo by Gervic Estella)

*photo by Brenna Bustamante

*Zuzuni in Boracay. (Photo courtesy of Lester Hallig)

Just recently, I won an all expense-paid trip to Boracay together with other bloggers courtesy of SEAIR and Microtel. We really had fun during the tour and I got a chance to meet some "royalties" in the blogosphere like Gael of thepinaysolobackpacker.com, mica of micamyx.com, edcel of soloflighted.com, brenna of quennbiyachessa.com, Sir Ivan of ivanabouttown, people from the print media and executives of SEAIR and Microtel.

*Presentation of winners in Microtel (Photo by Lester Hallig)


To pay back in my own lil way, I listed some contest about where you can win a free trip or some exciting freebies/prizes. Check this out..

Atlantis The Palm Competition (Win a Happy trip for 10 or a romantic trip for 2)

Why Travel? by lestgosago.net

Eagle Creek Philippines

Eat, Pray, Love

My Secret Philippine Destination Travel Writing Competition by jose-rizal-travels.com

CANON PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Snapshots Asia: A Travel and Photography Show

So what are you waiting for, blog your way to your next destination.

Keep visiting this lil page of mine to see more updates..I will try to search more..

Sunday, September 5, 2010

SM Green Film Festival 2010

Do you want to watch free film about the beautiful wonders of the Earth and how to take care of it?

SM Supermalls Environment Committee, under the SM Cares Program present the Green Film Festival 2010. They feature selected award-winning documentary titles from BBc and Discovery Channel for free screening to elementary and high school students. I have already had the chance to watch 2 films and we enjoyed it together with my colleagues. It was very educational and at the same time, exciting.

Click the picture to enlarge and read the details or log on to SM Green Film Festival 2010

Saturday, September 4, 2010

SM Storyland Idol Year 3

Are you the next Storyland Idol? SM STORYLAND is looking for the next child and teen singing sensation!
Get a chance to win an all expense paid trip for two to Hong Kong
Disneyland plus cash prizes, brand new cellphone, lots of sponsored items from our sponsors and Serenata Music School and Talent Center scholarships up for grabs!

Astounding performances. Heartfelt and memorable moments. Be part of
Storyland Idol year 3!


For inquiries, visit SM Storyland located at the

*Upper Ground Floor of SM Southmall
or call 800-0614 or 800-3202

*SM Storyland Batangas located at the 2nd floor of SM City Batangas
or call (043) 783-0749

*SM Storyland at the ground floor of SM City Marilao
or call (044) 228-5146

*Proceed to the nearest SM Storyland branch for more details

The 23rd Awit Awards


Program Schedules

DAY 1: MUSIC EXPO
Sept. 28, 2010 (Tuesday) 11 AM - 6 PM


Topic 1: The Philippine Music: Then And Now. Mr. JIM PAREDES
Topic 2: Intellectual Property: How To Make It Work For You. RICARDO
BLANCAFLOR, Director General IPO (Speaker still for confirmation)
Topic 3: Music Landscape in Asia. MAY SEEY LEONG, Regional Director, IFPI.
Topic 4: Responsible Social Media Networking. Mr. JACK MADRID, Country Manager, Yahoo Phil.

DAY 2: MUSIC EXPO
Sept. 29, 2010 (Tuesday) 11 AM - 6 PM


Topic 1: The Fundamentals of Songwriting (Speaker still for confirmation)
Topic 2: Music Productions. Mr. JIMMY ANTIPORDA.
Topic 3: The Singing Techniques Workshop (Sweet of THE COMPANY)
Topic 4: Music Licensing for Advertising Agencies (Attendees are 4As' advertising agencies). PEEWEE APOSTOL, President, FILSCAP.
Topic 5: Music Opportunities on Digital (Information Gateway) (Speaker still for confirmation)

Closing Remarks: MARIVIC BENEDICTO

DAY 3: THE 23RD AWIT AWARDS (List of Nominees)
Sept. 30, 2010 (Thursday)


PRE-AWARDING (6 - 7 PM)
EVENING SHOW (7 - 10 PM)

SUPAFEST MANILA 2010

Updated: Sept 14, 2010

Want to win tickets to SUPAFEST 2010. Click here!

Sean Kingston + T-Pain + Flo Rida + Kelly Rowland = ? It's one hot SupaFest!

This is going to be the biggest music event of the year. SUPAFEST Manila 2010 is happening on September 18, 2010 8PM at Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Experience more than three hours of non stop music hits & party!

Sean Kingston is responsible for the worldwide hits "Beautiful Girl", "Me Love", "Take You There", "Fire Burning" and his recent collaboration with Justin Bieber, "Eenie Meenie" He bagged the Best Reggae Acts in MOBO Awards 2007 and the Choice R&B Track for 'Beautiful Girls' in the Teen Choice Awards 2007.

T-Pain popularized "auto-tune" in the music scene especially on her hit song "Buy U A Drank", "Bartender" and "Cyclone" with Baby Bash. He won the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or a Group ("Blame It") with Jamie Foxx in the 2010 Grammy Awards.

Flo Rida's first single "Low", featuring T-Pain was a #1 hit for ten weeks in US. His other hit singles include "Elevator" and "In the Ayer". His most successful single "Right Round" was at the top of the Hot 100 for 6 strong weeks. Flo Rida already earned 4 nominations at Grammy Awards.

Kelly Rowland is popularly known as one of the member of the girl group, Destiny's Child. She collaborrated with rapper, Nelly for the single "Dilemma" which was named the 11th most successful song from 2000 to 2009, on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Decade. It was also the Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards 2003.

Regular TICKETS:
PhP 9,690.00 - SVIP
PhP 7,106.00 - VIP
PhP 4,522.00 - Gold
PhP 2,003.11 - Silver
PhP 711.11 - General Admission

Early-Bird Price:
PhP 7,752.00 - SVIP
PhP 5,684.80 - VIP
PhP 3,617.60 - Gold
PhP 1,602.08 - Silver
PhP 568.48 - General Admission

Buy your tickets early and enjoy 20% off on early-bird prices until August 31, 2010.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Free Telescope Viewing

"I still remember the first time I looked into a telescope and I was fascinated with how the rings of Saturn look like and the stars that make up the Pleaides or Seven Sisters. Its a privilege on my part because not all people were given a chance like that. But now you can feel the same experience because of this event..."

Free telescope viewing of the Moon through different telescopes of Astrocamp Observatory and Astronomical League of the Philippines at the San Miguel by the Bay Park, SM MOA Complex on Sept 18, 2010 right after sunset to 10pm. Get the chance to meet amateur astronomers from Astronomical League of the Philippines (ALP) and Astrocamp Observatory!

GLOBAL EVENT!
Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) is partnering with NASA missions and centers, along with other institutions, to bring the excitement of observing and learning about Earth's closest neighbor in space to the public – putting the "International" into International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN). Check your nearest event site now, volunteer to help!

Astrocamp Observatory is an affiliate of AWB through Mr Lee. He also serve as the National Coordinator for the Philippines of AWB and Sidewalk Astronomers.

For more info contact Dr Armando Lee at tel 8542864 or cell no. 09177922053.


*Photos from the official website of International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN)