Win a Jonas Brothers Fan Pack

The Jonas Brothers are the latest pop sensation creating waves in today's music scene. This talented trio of singers/actors hail from New Jersey and has since released three studio albums, all of which have seen fantastic album sales. MTV Asia is letting you win a Jonas Brothers Fan Pack by joining this cool contest!

PRIZE:

An essential Jonas Brothers Fan Pack, which includes their latest album A Little Bit Longer, a medium-sized girls skinny fit tee, a tote bag, pendant and a set of 4 pin badges, all packed in an exclusive personalized Jonas Brothers vanity case

HOW TO JOIN:

1. You must be a member of MTVAsia.com to join the contest. If not, register here.
2. After logging in, go to MTV's Fun Stuff contest page and choose the correct answer to the question: "What is the title of Jonas Brothers' latest album?"

DEADLINE:

18 January 2009

Win PhP 100,000 and a Special Swatch Watch

2009 is the Year of the OX, and the Philippine STAR and Swatch are welcoming the New Year with its annual competition that has a top prize of PhP 100,000. With the theme "My Bullish Art", the contest is open to all mediums of art — painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, drawing, arts and crafts — anything goes! Furthermore, the theme’s interpretation is completely up to you. There are no requirements; there are no limits. There is just your imagination, creativity and talent. Join this fantastic contest now!

PRIZES:

First Prize - PhP 100,000 and a Swatch Year of the Ox Special — Bulls on Parade
Second prize - PhP 50,000 and a Swatch Year of the Ox Special — Bulls on Parade
Third prize - PhP 30,000 and a Swatch Year of the Ox Special — Bulls on Parade
Fourth prize - PhP 20,000 and a Swatch Year of the Ox Special — Bulls on Parade
Ten honorable mentions - One Swatch Year of the Ox Special — Bulls on Parade each

HOW TO JOIN:

1. The contest is open to all mediums of art - painting, photography, sculpture, graphic design, arts and crafts, including but not limited to paper mache, pottery, paper tole, etc. The theme of the art competition is “My Bullish Art.”
2. Entry forms are available daily in The Philippine STAR during the duration of the promo.
3. All entries must be be accompanied with a completed entry form and contest guidelines acceptance form (available at any Swatch Store or Kiosk).
4. Entries may be brought personally to any Swatch store or kiosk and will be received by the store OIC for proper documentation and storage.
5. Note that ALL entries will automatically become the exclusive property of Gift Gate, Inc. and may be used, copied, reproduced and/or reprinted by Gift Gate, Inc. into any size or medium for exhibition, advertising, promotion or whatever purpose.

DEADLINE:

18 February 2009

Win $500 In Cash from a Poetry Contest

Do you love writing poems? Are you fond of writing verses? Then join this year's Merton Prize for Poetry of the Sacred Contest. It centers on "poetry that expresses, directly or indirectly, a sense of the holy or that, by its mode of expression, evokes the sacred. The tone may be religious, prophetic, or contemplative." This contest is open worldwide so send in your poem now!

PRIZE:

First Prize - $500
Three Honorable Mention Prizes - $100 each.

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Type your name, address, phone number, FAX number, email address, and the title of your poem on a cover page. Attach (1) one copy of your titled poem to the cover page.
2. Submit your poem on a page with no identifying information. All identifying information should be on your cover page.
3. Email your poem to vhurst@mertoninstitute.org as a Word 2003 document attachment.
4. Only ONE unpublished poem type written in English may be submitted.
5. Please limit the poem to no more than 100 lines.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008

Win an Eco-Friendly Dog Jacket

Do you have a dog? Wouldn't it be cool to dress up your pet in a stylish dog jacket? DogTipper is giving away a beautiful green and beige dog jacket. The jacket is super easy to put on your dog, with Velcro fasteners at the chest and belly. Best of all, it's all earth-friendly, made from cotton and hemp with sustainably-harvested buttons and even a plantable tag. Join this contest now and you might just your pet very happy!

PRIZE:

A beautiful green and beige dog jacket (size Large, value $40)

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Subscribe to our DogTipper's free weekly e-newsletter.
2. To make sure that you'd like to be entered in the contest, drop DogTipper a quick note with your contact info, only to be used if you win.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008

Win an Intuos3 Graphics Tablet

Attention, artists, graphic designers, architects, and cartoonists! It's time to showcase your creativity! Wacom, one of the largest graphics tablet producers in the world, is giving away Intuos3 graphic tablets. Simply join their contest by showing how you celebrate your holiday season in your own culture.

PRIZES:

Two Grand Prizes - Intuos3 9x12 tablets with premium DICOTA bags
2nd Prize - 1 Intuos3 6x8 tablet with a premium DICOTA bag
3rd Prize - 1 Intuos3 4x6 tablet

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Create an artwork showing how you celebrate your holiday season in your culture. Bear in mind that the theme is "Season Greetings - Celebrate the holiday season!"
2. All submissions must abide by the contest and submission rules of the Wacom Community. In particular, submissions may not contain any nudity, adult situations, violence or other obscenities, and must be original.
3. Your entry must comply with the following specs:

• Media: jpg, png, gif, gif animation, swf
• Resolution/size: 72dpi / Max 1MB
• Dimension: 800x600 pixels (portrait or landscape)
  

4. Head over to the Wacom Submission Page to upload your entry.

DEADLINE:

09 January 2009

Win an iPod Nano or an iPod Shuffle

ChristianPF, a site dedicated to helping you save your money, making more of it and learning how to grow it, is giving away iPods and loads of other goodies! Read on for details on how to join this contest.

PRIZES:

8 GB iPod Nano
1 GB iPod Shuffle
6 months subscription to NeoBudget
Silicon Scrapers from Pampered Chef
H&R Block Taxcut Premium 2008
C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce Audiobook
The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets by Peter Schiff
Overworked, Overwhelmed & Underpaid by Louis Barajas

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Mention ChristianPF's Christmas giveaway on your website.
2. Come back to ChrisitianPF's contest post and leave a comment with the URL of where you mentioned it.
3. If you don't have a site, you can mention the giveaway on your Facebook page (also be sure to add ChristianPF as a friend so he can see it) or create a free squidoo page and mention it there.

DEADLINE:

11.59 CST, 29 December 2008

Win a Vado Pocket Video Camera

Before anything else, I want to greet everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS from Pinoy Contests! May you have a meaningful holiday season filled with laughter and cheer! :-)

From the makers of the Creative Zen MP3 player comes Vado Pocket Video Cam, which promises to "capture life--see it, shoot it, share it." You can enter their contest and get a chance to win one of their nifty gadgets!

PRIZE:

One Grand Prize Winner will receive 1 unit of Vado HD Pocket Video Cam
One 2nd Prize Winner will receive 1 unit of Vado Pocket Video Cam
Twenty 3rd Prize Winners will each receive a Vado tee-shirt
Twenty 4th Prize Winners will each receive Vado caps
Ten 5th Prize Winners will each receive a Creative water bottle

HOW TO JOIN:

1. You may enter the contest by going to MyVado and answering the “True or False” question.
2. Complete the registration form with your details and click on 'Submit'.
3. You can also increase your chances of winning Vado freebies by referring your friends' email addresses.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008

Win a Twilight Tote Bag and a Keychain

Can't get enough of Twilight? Lovetripper is giving away a tote bag and a keychain featuring Edward and Bella! Join this contest now to satisy your cravings for Twilight stuff!

PRIZE:

A Twilight tote bag featuring Bella and Edward
A Bella and Edward keychain

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Head over to Lovetripper and take part in their "Best of the Year" survey.
2. Click on 'Submit' after entering your registration details and answering the survey questions.
3. Enter as often as you like; the contest is open to readers worldwide.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008

Tuesday Treat -- Win a Samsung M3510 phone and Php10,000 in cash

Fancy yourself as a musician or composer? It's time to put your musical skills to good use as Samsung launches a Make Your Own Tone Contest! You simply have to create and upload your ring tone compositions at www.samsungliveloud.com --and who knows, you might win an amazing phone plus a cash prize that will have you singing in delight!

PRIZE:

Three winners from each genre (JAZZ, POP, ROCK and REGGAE) will win a Samsung M3510 phone and Php10,000 in cash
One additional winner from each genre (JAZZ, POP, ROCK and REGGAE) will appear on MTV’s Gimme 10!

HOW TO JOIN:

1. You must register first as a member of Samsung Live Loud before you can submit your entries.
2. You can create your ring tone in two ways:
3. You can join the contest in two ways:

a. USE THE ONLINE RINGTONE MAKER TOOL at www.samsungliveloud.com:

• This tool allows you to choose from 4 music genre beats: JAZZ, POP, ROCK, and REGGAE
• You can then build on these basic beats by using any of the available implements: BASS, GUITAR, DRUMS, and EFFECTS
• Once you are done, save your composition and upload it by following the instructions on the website
  

b. COMPOSE YOUR OWN:

• If you are musically inclined, you can record your original composition on your own and upload it at www.samsungliveloud.com
• Each ring tone composition should be no longer than 45 seconds in length and saved as either WAV or MP3 files
• If vocals are present, the lyrics must be clear and non-offensive. Entries with offensive content will automatically be disqualified
• Filenames should be saved as NAMEOFTONE_YOURNAME.MP3 or NAMEOFTONE_YOURNAME.WAV. (Ex. RockLoud_JohnJose.mp3 or RockLoud_JohnJose.wav)
  

4. Every time you upload a ring tone, you receive a confirmation email through your registered email address. Each confirmation email will have a unique security code to ensure that it is authentic.
5. These confirmation emails will serve as your entry coupon for the contest. If you win, these will be one of the requirements in order to claim your prize.
6. If your ring tone is chosen to be one of the lucky winners, you will be informed through a notification email sent to your registered email address and a registered mail.

DEADLINE:

09 January 2009

Win Fantastic Gadgets from CNET Asia

CNET Asia is one of Asia's biggest IT sites, featuring more than 10,000 product reviews, coverage of tech shows, how-to advice and downloads. It offers unrivalled, comprehensive coverage of the latest consumer electronic products in the region. Every year, it organizes a "CNET Asia Readers' Choice" Awards, with members of the community choosing the best digital lifestyle products of the year--and with voters getting a chance to win fantastic gadgets as well!

PRIZES:

1 x JVC LT-42EX18 42" LCD TV
1 x ASUS Eee PC 901 Netbook
1 x Sony Ericsson W902 Mobile Phone
1 x Nikon Coolpix P6000 Digital Camera
1 x Canon Selphy ES3 Photo Printer
1 x Creative Zen X-Fi 32GB MP3 Player

HOW TO JOIN:

1. First of all, you must be a CNET Asia member. You can register here.
2. Go to this site and complete the voting process for at least one product category of CNET Asia Readers' Choice.
3. The organizer will randomly select the winners from the qualified members who have participated in the voting.

DEADLINE:

31 January 2009

Win Movie Passes to Dayo

The Metro Manila Film Festival is always a much-awaited event every year. What movies will you be watching? If you like watching cartoons, you might be interested in Dayo, the Philippines’ first all-digital full-length animated feature film. The story revolves around a kid named Bubuy, who has to save his grandparents abducted and brought to the strange land called Elementalia, home to a host of strange creatures such as manananggal and werewolves.

Clickthecity.com is giving you the chance to win tickets to this ground-breaking movie!

PRIZE:

Movie passes to Dayo

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Go to this page in ClickTheCity and answer the movie question correctly.
2. Fill in your contact details and click "Submit".

DEADLINE:

13 January 2008

Win a Cellphone or Cellphone Load (for 15 to 23 years old only)

Are you 23 years old or below with excellent writing skills? Here's your chance to participate in Kaya Natin's blog contest that will put your writing skills to the test!

According to their website, Kaya Natin is "a movement composed of good Filipinos from different sectors of society that aim to espouse genuine change and ethical leadership in our country. We aim to promote genuine and lasting change in our government by promoting transparency, social accountability, people empowerment and electoral reforms."

See the details below on how you can join this note-worthy competition!

PRIZE:

Grand Prize - A Brand New Cellular Phone
2nd Prize - 250 pesos/month worth of cellular phone load for 6 months
3rd Prize - 250 pesos/month worth of cellular phone load for 3 months

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Your age must be from 15 to 23 years old for you to join. Blog about the movement Kaya Natin! or any one of its current leaders, namely, Mayor Jesse Robredo of Naga City, Gov. Grace Padaca of Isabela, Gov. Eddie Panlilio of Pampanga, Gov. Teddy Baguilat, Jr. of Ifugao and Mayor Sonia Lorenzo of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija.
2. Your blog entry must have a minimum of 400 words and a maximum of 600 words.
3. As soon, as you finish posting your blog entry, send the link together with your complete name,
4. The winning blogs will be posted on the Kaya Natin! website and will also be published at The Manila Bulletin.

DEADLINE:

12noon, 16 January 2009

Win a Belle De Jour Planner

Sorry this is so last minute, but I just saw this exciting contest! Belle de Jour is giving away planners galore. Read on for more details!

PRIZE:

Five winners get 2 planners each, one for the winner and another one for the person she wants to share the gift of Belle

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Just answer the question 'Which amongst your family and friends would you love the share the gift of Belle and why?' and make a post about it in your blog.
2. Email the link to your blog at ilovebdj@belledejourpowerplanner.com with your full name, email address and mobile number.

DEADLINE:

19 December 2008

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This also serves as my entry to the Belle de Jour contest. Here is my answer:

I would love to share the gift of Belle to my niece Nicka Joy, who just entered highschool this year as a freshman. She is a very special niece whom I've seen grow from a sweet tot into a fine young lady. A Belle de Jour planner will surely help her become more organized, something that will teach her about responsibility and time management.

I'm also her ninang, and this lovely planner will make a nice stocking stuffer for her this Christmas. She will surely appreciate the gift of a Belle de Jour planner, as I surely will treasure it as a lucky charm for this coming year. Cheers!

Win a Heated Computer Mouse

Now that it's December, can you feel each day getting colder? Good thing that Barefoot Mommy is holding a contest where you can win a WarmMe Warm Mouse, which boasts of the following nifty features:

• USB Optical Scrolling Mouse
• Heated (infrared) Warms to perfect 104°F
• Convenient On/Off Switch on cord
• Works with any PC, MAC or Notebook
  

PRIZE:

One WarmMe® Warm Mouse

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Go to the WarmMe® Warm Mouse website.
2. Take a look around and tell Barefoot Mommy why you would like to win one by leaving a post in her contest post here.
3. You can also get bonus points! Read the details here.

DEADLINE:

23 December 2008

Win a Digital Photo Keychain

Now this is something truly nifty: a Digital Photo Keychain. It's a great way to bring your favorite memories with you if you're always on the go, holding your memories (literally) at the palm of your hand. I love how the keychain has a sleek design, the perfect "frame" for vivid images.

The internal memory can store can up to 72 of your favorite pictures, so you can have a long slideshow that's sure to thrill you (kiss boredome goodbye, baby!). This Digital Photo Keychain is surely a must-have gadget!

Lucky for us, Gadgets Club is giving away these cool keychains! Read on for more details.

PRIZE:

A Digital Photo Keychain

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Blog about Gadgets Club's contest and after that, leave a comment with your blog URL in the comment section of their contest post.
2. Your blog post must contain 2 links:

• one to www.gadgets-club.com (you can use any anchor text you want)
• the second link must be to the sponsor Digital Photo Keychain
  

DEADLINE:

20 December 2008

Win a Copy of "Blog Blazers" Book by Stephane Grenier

Do you want to win a book that contains tips and advices from forty successful bloggers? Now's your chance, as AdesBlog is giving away this useful book that will help you earn money online! Read on for more details!

PRIZE:

"Blog Blazers" by Stephane Grenier

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Subscribe to AdesBlog's RSS feed.
2. Take a screenshot of your subscription and email it to AdesBlog at abylas (at) gmail (dot) com.
3. Put “Blog Blazers” as the title of your email and don’t forget to mention your full name in the nody of your email.

DEADLINE:

Weekly until 05 January 2009

Win an Apple iPhone or a Nintendo Wii

Hitachi is giving away amazing gadgets to promote their line of hard drives. simply answer two questions on their website correctly and you may be the lucky winner to walk away with fantastic prizes each month!

PRIZES:

1 Apple iPhone
1 Nintendo Wii
3 iSmart digital photo frames
5 Hitachi external hard drives

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Head over to the Hitachi website and answer the two questions at the lower right portion of the site.
2. Click on "Enter the contest" and fill out your registration details . Click "Submit".
3. Absolutely no purchase is required for the draw.

DEADLINE:

31 January 2009

Tuesday Treat -- Win a L'Oreal Men Expert Gift Pack from FHM

Gentlemen, are you ready to get in touch with your feminine side? If you have no qualms about having your picture taken while you're in drag, then join this fun contest from FHM and get a chance to win a L'Oreal Men Expert gift pack. The special prize is a line of targeted skincare designed especially for men. Send your entry in!

PRIZE:

L’Oreal Men Expert gift pack

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Take a picture of yourself wearing drag--that is "dresses or bikinis, made-up face and stilettos".
2. Send the picture to FHM@summitmedia.com.ph.
3. Best entry wins the prize.

DEADLINE:

20 December 2008

Win an Adventure Holiday Worth AU$10,000 from Lonely Planet

Are you a wanderlust who loves exploring new places? Get a chance to win an adventure holiday worth AU$10,000 from Lonely Planet, with the prize provided by Peregrine, a tour operator that specializes on small group adventures around the world. Join now and win an amazing experience of a lifetime!

PRIZE:

Grand Prize - A Peregrine Adventures tours of your choice worth AU$5,00 and AU$5,000 for flights
One Runner-up - Lonely Planet book pack worth AU$350

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Go tot this website and answer in 50 words (or less) where you would like to travel to next year and why.
2. Fill in your registration details and click on "Enter Competition".
3. You can enter the contest as many times as you like.

DEADLINE:

3PM AEST, 19 December 2008

Win Flash Drives and Starbucks Planners from Manila Freelancer

Melo Villareal of Manila Freelancer is holding a Christmas Wishlist Online Contest. Prizes up for grabs are different flash drives and two Starbucks planner, and more will be added in the coming days. Start creating your Christmas wishlist now and who knows if Santa might just reward you this year!

PRIZES:

One Super Talent 200X 4GB USB Flash Drive
1 Ridata 1 GB USB Flash Drive
1 Memorex 1 GB USB Flash Drive
1 PQI 1GB USB Flash Drive
Two 2009 Starbucks Planners
(and more to be added soon)

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Post a comment in Manila Freelancer (posting multiple comments will not give you extra entries).
2. Blog about your Christmas Wishlist.
3. Post a link back to the Manila Freelancer contest page here.
4. You need to do steps 1 to 3 to qualify. Qualified participants will be posted here.

DEADLINE:

No specific deadline stated

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This also serves as my entry to Manila Freelancer's contest. Here is my Christmas wishlist:

1. A Lenovo Thinkpad X200 Tablet
2. A 52" Sony Bravia
3. A Sony Ericsson Xperia
4. A painting by Nona Garcia
5. The complete works of Paul Auster
6. An LV Damier Graphite Canvas Tadao
7. A trip to Florence, Venice, Paris and Barcelona in springtime
8. A pair of jeans (fine, five pairs!) from Lord Viktor
9. A classic Tempur pillow
10. Uhm...world peace?!

Win Ayala Mall eGift Certificates and Crumpler Camera Bags

December is definitely one of the most "photogenic" months of the year, with everything being spruced up and adorned with holiday trinkets! The Ayala Malls' TriNoMa in Quezon City is calling on all aspiring photographers to capture the holiday spirit in a contest that will allow you to win fab prizes. Focus your lens on something magical in the mall now and get a chance to bag great goodies!

PRIZES:

Grand Prize- PhP 7,000 Ayala Malls eGC and a Crumpler Camera Bag '7 Million Dollar Home'
Second Prize- PhP 5,000 Ayala Malls eGC and a Crumpler Camera Bag '6 Million Dollar Home'
Third Prize - PhP 3,000 Ayala Malls eGC and a Crumpler Camera Bag '5 Million Dollar Home'
3 Consolation Prizes- TriNoma Cinema Passes good for 4 and a Crumpler Camera Bag '3 Million Dollar Home'

HOW TO JOIN:

1. First of all, register at the TriNoma Concierge (level 1, near the Activity Center) to get a camera tag which serves as your permit to take photos within the mall.
2. Your photo must show the essence of Christmas in the mall setting, particularly in TriNoma.
3. Each contestant may send up to a maximum of 5 photos each.
4. Image manipulation is limited to cropping and color enhancing. Major manipulation of the images is not allowed.
5. Entries should consist of the following and must be placed and sealed in a short brown envelope:

• 5R print of the photo/s with the caption/title neatly written at the back of each
• CD containing the soft copy of the photo/s in JPEG format and at least 8,000 KB or 8MB
• duly accomplished entry form
  

6. Submit your entries to the Concierge upon completion of all requirements.
7. Criteria for judging are:

• Interpretation of the Theme: 40%
• Originality: 25%
• Creativity: 25%
• Visual Impact: 10%
  

DEADLINE:

15 January 2009

Saturday Special -- Win PhP 5,000 from a Logo Design Contest

Do you want to put your graphic design skills to good use? Beerboy of Motorcycle Philippines is holding a logo design contest for a website that will showcase over a hundred motorcycles. The prize? PhP 5,000. Read on for more details!

PRIZE:

PhP 5,000

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Create a logo with the words "Flying Pinoy" in it.
2. Beerboy in his contest post here offers some suggestions.
3. Post your designs in this thread. (You have to be a member of Motorcycle Philippines to be able to post. So sign up now if you want to join the contest.)
4. Upon request from the contest organizer, you must be able to email the logo in the following specs: high-resolution, at least 1024x768 pixels, 72dpi, colored and in Photoshop format.
5. Multiple entries are allowed.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008

Win an HP iPAQ 914c Handheld Smartphone

Are you a frequent flyer? Then take Skytrax's world aiport survey and get a chance to win this great gadget!

PRIZE:

One HP iPAQ 914c Handheld Smartphone

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Take the survey here and enter a valid email address.
2. Each survey entry that is completed in full will be eligible for entry into the monthly draw.
3. Only one entry per person is allowed.

DEADLINE:

Every end of each month

Win a Moleskine Notebook from Pinoycentric

Avalon.ph's Blog Hopping Moleskine Giveaway reaches its final stop at Pinoycentric! So if you still haven't won this must-have notebook, join this fantastic contest now!

PRIZE:

Two readers will get to win one large, ruled Moleskine notebook each

HOW TO JOIN:

1. All you have to do is answer this question: "What makes you proud to be Pinoy?"
2. You can answer this question two ways:
a. Leave a comment in the Pinoycentric post here (you get 1 point in the raffle).
b. Answer on your blog with a link back to the Pinoycentric contest post (you get 2 points).
3. One Moleskine will be raffled off, for which Random.org will be used to choose the winner. Another Moleskine will be given to the best answer, to be determined by Pinoycentric administrators.

DEADLINE:

11.59PM, 15 December 2008

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This also serves as my entry to Pinoycentric's Moleskine Giveaway. My answer to the question:

Many things definitely make me proud to be Pinoy…To begin with, I am proud of Manny Pacquiao, who has recently proven that he is undoubtedly one of the greatest boxers in history. I am proud of our world-class performers such as Lea Salonga and Cecile Licad who have made waves in the global musical scene, demonstrating the excellence of Filipino artistry. I am proud of our doctors, nurses and medical professionals all over the world, caring for the sick with their healing hands. I am proud of our exquisite natural wonders, from the Chocolate Hills and the Hundred Islands to the Tubbataha Reef and the powder-white beaches of Boracay. I am proud of our country’s rich historical heritage as the first democratic republic in Asia. I could go on and on, ad infinitum, because the Philippines is a country of so many gems that make me extremely proud to be Pinoy!

Win $40,000 from Lee's Make History Photography Contest

Lee is inviting you to make history with their ground-breaking photography contest! The brand believes that "History is not only important events and important people...It is told in stories. It lives in snapshots." Get your camera snapping and stand a chance to win $40,000!

PRIZE:

$40,000

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Fill in the application form at the Lee - Make History site and send it together with your work, which can also be directly uploaded to the website. (Note: You must turn off your pop-up blocker to access the site.)
2. The photographs must be accompanied by a short narrative text (English only, max. 250 characters) describing where and when the photograph was taken.
3. Photos must have these specs: 800x600 pixel, 72 Dpi, JPEG format.

DEADLINE:

01 September 2009

Edit: The deadline is 09 January 2009. My apologies for the gaffe.

Win a Sony Cybershot Camera from National Geographic

Have you ever been surprised by a photo that you've taken? National Goegraphic Channel and Sony are letting you discover little surprises in this contest that will allow you to win a Cybershot digital camera! Read on for more details.

PRIZES:

Phase One -- One Sony Cybershot T700 camera and a NGC gift
Phase Two -- One Sony Cybershot T77 camera and a NGC gift

HOW TO JOIN:

A. Phase One

1. With the theme "Discover Little Suprises", submit a photograph at this site.
2. Together with the photograph submitted, all entrants are also required to write and submit an explanation in not more than 250 characters as to why their photograph has turned out to become a surprise to them.
3. Five photos will be shortlisted and the best entry will win a prize.

B. Phase Two

1. Select the best entry from the shortlisted top five entries announced on the Website at the end of Phase One.
2. All entrants are also required to write and submit an explanation in not more than 250 words as to why their selected entry is be the best.
3. The entry with the best explanation wins a prize.

DEADLINE:

15 December 2008 for Phase One
6 January 2009 for Phase Two

[Photo of Sony Cybershot T700 is for illustration purposes only and might differ in form and color from the actual prize.]

Win PhP 30,000 from Sunsilk

Do you want to change your hairstyle in a snap? Sunsilk makes this possible by giving you virtual hair transformations in their website Style-In-A-Snap! Get an online makeover now and who knows, you might just win the grand prize of PhP 30,000!

PRIZE:

First Prize - PhP 30,000 CASH
Second Prize - PhP 20,000 CASH
Third Prize - PhP 10,000 CASH

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Register at www.styleinasnap.ph.
2. After registration, the contestant should make Style-In-A-Snap photos using the Style in a Snap's makeover tool.
3. The contestant should create his/her own profile and may enter a short description about his/her Hair Transformation Story provided in their profile page.
4. Style-in-a-Snap registrants may vote on any entry once by clicking "vote" in the profile page of the contestant.
5. The top 10 profile pages with the most number of votes will be shortlisted. The Style-in-a-Snap Panel will judge who deserves to win the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008

Win Over $6,000 Worth of Computers from Techie Diva's HP Magic Giveaway

The HP Magic Giveaway is running in several blogs, one of which I've previously blogged about. Another blog is holding the spendid contest, Techie Diva. Check out the mechanics below!

PRIZE:

Hardware
- HP TouchSmart IQ816 PC
- HP HDX 18 series Premium Notebook PC
- HP MediaSmart Connect
- HP Pavilion dv4 series Entertainment Notebook PC (with Windows Live)
- HP Mini 1000 (with XP)

Accessories
- HP Photosmart C6380 Wireless AIO (printer)
- HP 564 Photo Value Pak

Software
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate/Home Premium or Microsoft Windows XP pre-installed on all units (Mini 1000 runs XP)
- Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (Student-Teacher Edition) – 1 DVD with 3 licenses
- Microsoft Windows Live
- Corel VideoStudio X2

Entertainment
- Kung Fu Panda (2 widescreen DVDs; 1 widescreen Blu-ray disc)

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Write a short paragraph or bulletin on your personal blog, social profile, microblog, or favorite forum telling us what you would do with all those computers if you won the contest.
2. In your blog post, make sure you include the following: a link back to Techie Diva, a link back to the HP Magic Giveaway page and a short paragraph on why you deserve to win this prize and what you plan to do with it.
3. There are also ways for you to earn bonus entries; click here to see the full details.
4. Send your blog post entry to hpcontest@techiediva.com with the following:
a. Short paragraph mentioned above along with a link to your blog post entry.
b. Your email address, full name, phone number, and shipping address.

DEADLINE:

11.59PM EST, 11 December 2008

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This also serves as my entry to Techie Diva's HP Magic Giveaway. My answer to her question:

I'm about to launch a public relations consultancy firm that will give pro bono services to various charities and foundations. Having HP computers will be a helpful boost to jumpstart my advocacy in promoting note-worthy projects of organizations such as the Virlanie Foundation, which aims to shelter street children in Manila. I will also donate the extra computers to them, providing them with valuable tools in communicating with donors all over the world. Overall, the HP package will put to good use, supporting not just my noble cause but others' as well.

Win an Instant Prize at Max's Restaurant

From the previous post which stirred some controversy in the comments section, we move on to a promo that's wholesome and family-friendly involving a...chicken! Max's Restaurant, which calls itself "the house that fried chicken built", is offering a free treat if you hear a rooster crowing inside the restaurant. Sounds good? Read below for more details!

INSTANT PRIZE can be any of the following:

Regular Whole Chicken
Pancit Canton Regular
Max’s Corner Bakery Gift Pack 1 (5 assorted cake rolls)
Max’s Corner bakery Gift Pack 2 (assorted pastries-caramel bars, polvoron etc.)

HOW TO JOIN:

1. All dine-in and take-out customers of Max's Restaurant with an order inclusive of Lipton Iced Tea or any Pepsi product at the time of the rooster’s crow are valid winners.
2. Once they hear the rooster’s crow at any Max’s Restaurant, all dine-in and takeout customers automatically win an instant prize.
3. 1 prize per transaction.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008

Win a Durex Play Vibration Ring Gift Pack

Are you ready to add some spice to your erotic life? FHM, the number one men's magazine in the Philippines, is giving away a Durex Play Vibrations Ring gift pack. The prize is supposed to provide "sensational vibrations" to you and your partner. Join now!

PRIZE:

Durex Play Vibrations Ring gift pack

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Take a photo of you and your middle finger flipping somebody.
2. Send your entry to FHM@summitmedia.com.ph.
3. The "most offensive kumag" will win the prize.

DEADLINE:

20 December 2008

For other freebies from FHM, click here.

Win Uno Pizzeria Gift Certificates from Circuit Magazine

Are you craving for pizza? Here's a contest to satisfy your hunger! Circuit Magazine, a free monthly eventzine, is letting you win one of five gift certificates from Uno Pizzeria. Just answer a simple question and you'll be one step closer to that yummy treat!

PRIZE:

The five best replies will win gift certificates from Uno Pizzeria (SM Mall of Asia).

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Answer the question: What goes well with your favorite pizza flavor?
2. Send your answer to info@circuitmag.net.

DEADLINE:

End of December

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Win a Six-Month Subscription to K-Zone from Animax

If you're an anime fanatic, then you're going to love this contest! Animax is giving away FREE six-month subscriptions to K-Zone Magazine to ten lucky winners! Just follow the mechanics below.

PRIZE:

10 winners will each receive a six-month subscription to K-Zone Magazine
Assorted Animax freebies

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Send an email to contests@animax-asia.com with the following details:

• Full name
• Contact numbers
• I deserve to win because...(Explain why you deserve to win the contest.)
  

2. Make sure that your email subject is "I Wanna Win K-Zone Magazine Subscription!"

DEADLINE:

07 December 2008

Win a Moleskine Notebook from The Parody

The Great Moleskine Giveaway moves on to Sasha Manuel's The Parody. If you haven't won in the previous Moleskine contests yet, grab this chance to win one of these iconic notebooks!

PRIZE:

Winner's Preference -- One Moleskine Sketchbook OR One Moleskine Ruled Reporter Notebook

HOW TO JOIN:

1. The Parody invites you to "share your dreams". You can do this by leaving your answer as a comment in this post here, which will earn you 1 point.
2. You can also write about your dreams in your own blog with a link back to the contest post, which will earn you 2 points. Let her know that you're joining her contest by leaving a comment (with a link to your post) here.
3. If your post comes with photos and videos, each will earn you an extra point.
4. Every point corresponds to an entry to the raffle.

DEADLINE:

11.59PM, 08 December 2008

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This also serves as my entry to The Parody's Moleskine Notebook Giveaway Contest. My dreams include:

1. Developing a PR consultancy firm within two years, specializing in lifestyle and online PR
2. Finishing a book of ekphrastic poems and getting it published
3. Being completely secure financially, with a savings figure of seven-digits (or more) in the bank
4. Travelling to Italy, Spain and France
5. And last but not the least, becoming the future Secretary General of the United Nations!

[Photo credit: Paolo de Faveri]

Win Over $6,000 Worth of HP Computers

This holiday season, HP is partnering with 50 bloggers for them to EACH give away a HP prize package valued at over six thousand dollars. That's a grand total of over 300,000 dollars in prizes, certainly one of the biggest contests running right now online! Check out this list of blogs participating in the HP Magic Giveaway.

Note that not all of the blogs are open to non-US residents. Pinoy Contests wants to make your life easier by ascertaining which of these bloggers will consider entrants from outside the US, so that you too can join! Windows Connected has started the contest extravaganza, and Josh Philipps, founder of Windows connected says, "Anyone world wide can enter." Great news for Filipinos!

PRIZE:

One winner will win the HP Magic Prize Package which includes:

Hardware
- HP TouchSmart IQ816 PC
- HP HDX 18 series Premium Notebook PC
- HP MediaSmart Connect
- HP Pavilion dv4 series Entertainment Notebook PC (with Windows Live)
- HP Mini 1000 (with XP)

Accessories
- HP Photosmart C6380 Wireless AIO (printer)
- HP 564 Photo Value Pak

Software
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate/Home Premium or Microsoft Windows XP pre-installed on all units (Mini 1000 runs XP)
- Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (Student-Teacher Edition) – 1 DVD with 3 licenses
- Microsoft Windows Live
- Corel VideoStudio X2

Entertainment
- Kung Fu Panda (2 widescreen DVDs; 1 widescreen Blu-ray disc)

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Submit a written entry of less than 150 words to hpmagic@windowsconnected.com with details on how you will put all this wonderful hardware to good use.
2. According to Windows Connected, "In the spirit of the event and the season we will be giving this exceptional prize package away to the individual that we think can do the most good with it."
3. Read the official contest post for additional guidelines.
4. Winner will be selected by Windows Connected and an announcement will be made on December 4 on who the lucky winner is.

DEADLINE:

6AM, 04 December 2008

Win an iPod Touch or iPod Nano

Feeding The Crave, which covers everything from blogging tips and food trips to tech deals and personal moments from his life, is giving away an iPod Touch and an iPod Nano! Simply subscribe to his feed and once his Feedburner ticker hits 100 readers, he will randomly pick a winner, with the grand prize being an iPod Touch. He will then pick a winner for the iPod nano from the remaining 99 subscribers. Sounds easy? Join this contest now!

PRIZE:

First prize: iPod Touch
Second prize: iPod Nano

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Subscribe to Feeding The Crave's feed by entering your email address here and clicking on "Subscribe".
2. Make sure that the ticker hasn't reached 100 yet, since the prizes will only be raffled off to the first 100 subscribers.

DEADLINE:

No particular date. Contest closes when 100 readers are subscribed to his feed.

Saturday Special -- Win $1,000 in Cash + $5,000 for the Charity of Your Choice

Dot com mogul John Chow is holding a new contest, giving away a whopping total of $6,000 in CASH! $1,000 will go to the winner and $5,000 will be given to the charity of his/her choice.

If I win, I would give the $5K to the Virlanie Foundation, a charity that seeks to improve the lives of impoverished Filipino children. Homeless children have become a common sight in the streets of Manila, and Virlanie Foundation aims to reach out to these children, giving them a better future. In case I win, I would put the $1K into my savings account.

The contest is being sponsored by XR.com. XR.com is a tiny url service that shortens any atrociously-long-and-needlessly-complicated URL into a short URL. Ain't that sweet? It's very straightforward and useful. If you're sick and tired of posting kilometric URLs, then you must try XR.com. Sign up for an account and check it out!

PRIZE:

$1,000 for the winner
$5,000 for the charity of the winner's choice

HOW TO JOIN:

1. First, sign up for an account at XR.com.
2. Write a post in your blog linking back to John Chow's contest. Your post must include the name of the charity that you're playing for, what you'll do with $1,000 and a review of XR.com.
3. Once your post is ready, send a trackback to John Chow's contest post. Alternatively, you can enter the URL of your post in the comments section here.

DEADLINE:

24 December 2008

Win an All Expense Paid Trip to Boracay with Your Barkada

Wouldn't it be amazing to win a trip to Boracay with your barkada AND have your group picture printed on soda cans? It's fame and fun, all rolled into one! Join Pepsi's 'Kada Can promo and get the ultimate bonding experience with your closest friends.

PRIZE:

“The People’s Choice Barkada” (barkada with the highest number of total online and mobile votes) will win an all expense paid trip to Boracay.
The top 5 barkadas with the highest number of votes will get their pictures printed on limited edition Pepsi cans.
Three (3) online voters and three (3) mobile voters will win one digital camera each after an electronic raffle draw.

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Upload your barkada photos here. Follow the requirements for your barkada to be qualified to the promo.
2. Alternatively, get your barkada picture taken at the Pepsi ‘Kada Can booth. See the schedule here.
3. All barkadas must have 3-6 members.
4. Uploaded photos will undergo screening by Pepsi and upon approval, will appear on the website after 3-4 days.
5. Vote for your favorite barkada online by registering on the site or via mobile by texting PEPSI VOTE to 2861.

DEADLINE:

19 December 2008 for the submission of barkada photos
20 January 2009 for the voting period

Win a Copy of Twilight Collector's Edition or Illustrated Movie Companion

Have you caught the Twilight fever? If you're blood-hungry for Twilight stuff, then join Fully Booked's Trivia Raffle Contest! There are actually two ways to join: in-store and online. No purchase is necessary to you be part of the the online raffle.

PRIZE:

November weekly draw -- one copy of Twilight Complete Illustrated Movie Companion
December weekly draw -- one copy of Twilight Collector’s Edition
Grand prize winner -- one copy each of Twilight Complete Illustrated Movie Companion and Twilight Collector’s Edition

HOW TO JOIN:

1. First, you must register at Fully Booked's Twilight page.
2. After you have successfully registered, log in and answer the trivia question of the week.
3. Contestants can answer a trivia question only once per week. One (1) correct answer = One (1) raffle entry.
4. Weekly winners will be drawn at the end of the week and their names will be posted here.
5. The grand prize will be awarded to the contestant with the most number of correct answers to the online trivia game. In case two or more contestants tie with the same number of correct answers, the grand prize winner will be randomly drawn from these contestants. The grand prize winner will be drawn on January 5, 2009.

DEADLINE:

31 December 2008 for the grand draw

Win a Sony Ericsson C902 Cybershot Phone

You've seen the latest James Bond movie; now it's time to get the phone! Sony Ericsson is giving away a brand-new C902 Cyber-shot phone through ClickTheCity. Simply download the Bond widget (the one at the end of this post) and post it in your blog, website or social networking profile and get a chance to win a Sony Ericsson C902 Cyber-shot phone!

PRIZE:

Sony Ericsson C902 Cyber-shot phone

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Download the widget from the Sony Ericsson - Quantum of Solace microsite. You need to copy the widget code and post it in your blog/website/social networking profile.
2. After creating the post, you need to go back to the microsite and submit the URL of the blog post, website or your social network profile, together with your registration details.
3. If you posted the widget in your social networking account, be sure to make your profile open for public access.
4. Multiple submissions are allowed, provided that each submission will have a different domain/URL.
5. Winners will be randomly selected at the end of the promo and will be notified through e-mail.

DEADLINE:

30 November 2008

Write a Story and Win a DVD of The Aristocrats

Jessica Zafra, famous for her Twisted series, is giving away an original DVD of 'The Aristocrats.' To bag this prize, you must write a story of 1,000 words or less based on a situation involving an abandoned piano. It's time to put those writing skills to the test!

PRIZE:

An original DVD of 'The Aristocrats'

HOW TO JOIN:

1. First of all, you must be registered in Jessica Rules the Universe. If you're not a registered user yet, go to this registration page.
2. Write a story of 1,000 words or less based on this situation: A piano is found in the middle of a Philippine jungle. How did it get there?
3. Post your story in the Comments section of The Abandoned Piano post.
4. There is no minimum word count and according to her, "the less the better"--so bear this in mind when writing your story.

DEADLINE:

30 November 2008

Tuesday Treat -- Win a BenQ Full HD LCD Monitor

LCD monitors are all the rage these days, a must-have in every home that wants a mind-blowing audiovisual experience. BenQ (the acronmy reflects their corporate vision of "Bringing Enjoyment aNd Quality to life") is giving a chance for you to own one of their 24" Full HD LCD monitors. The prize at stake is said to "give you the ultimate freedom in the digital realm, allowing you to surf the cyber space at ease and connect to the latest video outputs such as HD camcorder, PS3, Blu-ray DVD." Join now!

PRIZE:

BenQ E2400HD LCD monitor

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Contestants must complete the online registration form here.
2. They must answer the question "Why do I want BenQ Full HD LCD Monitors?" in 50 to 250 words, as part of the registration.
3. Only one entry per person is permitted; multiple entries will result in disqualification.
4. Winners will be selected randomly from all eligible entries received through drawings to be held on November 28, December 5 and December 12.

DEADLINE:

11.59 PM (Taipei time), 11 December 2008

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I tried submitting my entry but I got an error message after clicking the "Submit" button, despite filling out the form completely (including my picture within the maximum size). Did anyone encounter a similar problem? Please let me know in the comment section. I have sent an email to BenQ's Philippine office re: this issue and they have yet to reply.

Win a Trip to Singapore & Tickets to ZoukOut 2008

One of the largest party of its kind in Southeast Asia, ZoukOut is a dance music festival organized by Singapore's Zouk, bringing stellar DJs and a vibrant multi-sensory experience to revellers. It is held at Siloso Beach (Sentosa, Singapore), with over 20,000 partyphiles expected to the attend this spectacular event.

With MTV's contest, one winner from the Philippines will be chosen (along with his/her chosen companion) to attend the party. Join now and who knows, you might be dancing to Sasha, Dimitri of Paris and other topnotch DJs, getting a taste of la dolce vita in Singapore!

PRIZE:

Flight, accommodation and a pair of tickets to ZoukOut2008 (Event date: 13 December 2008)
This prize is good for one winner and a companion that he/she chooses to go with to the party.

HOW TO JOIN:

1. You must be a member of MTVAsia.com to join the contest. If not, register here.
2. After logging in, go to MTV's ZoukOut 2008 contest page and choose the correct answer to the question: "What time does ZoukOut 2008 start?"
3. Contestants must have a passport of more than 6 months validity from date of travel. They must also be available to travel from 12 December to 15 December 2008.

DEADLINE:

25 November 2008

Win a Moleskine Notebook from strangely out of place

After its appearance in Viloria.net, the Moleskine Notebook Giveaway contest moves on to strangely out of place. And you have yet another chance to win one of these iconic notebooks, the brand used by Hemingway and Picasso!

PRIZE:

Moleskine Large Plain Reporter Notebook

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Answer the question: "What is your favorite month of the year, and what makes it so special?"
2. Post your answer as a comment to this particular blog post in strangely out of place. OR you may create an entry in your blog, answering the question. Just make sure to leave a comment here to let Kat know that you are joining the contest.
3. Winner will be determined by electronic raffle, and the prize will be shipped to the winner.

DEADLINE

26 November 2008

Win a 2009 Belle de Jour Power Planner

Romelette Lupez of Surviving Lupus is giving away two Belle de Jour planners to two lucky bloggers (one for each winner). Answer this question in your own blog: What are the names (please include the url) of her four blogs? After which, you have to leave a comment in this particular post in her blog, along with your shipping address. (Not a good idea though for your address to be in full view of everyone, for security and privacy reasons.)

The planners will be shipped to the winners, with the announcement made on 30 November 2008.

Ans since this post is my entry to her contest, here are my answers:

1. Blip Bit
2. drama of my life
3. Momie Space
4. Surviving Lupus

Launch of Pinoy Contests Is A Bright Spot Amidst Global Financial Crisis

As the effects of the global financial crisis are being felt more and more by ordinary consumers, there has been great need for a site that gives people information about contests, promos and freebies. Filipinos can now put a smile on their face amidst all the economic gloom with the timely launch of Pinoy Contests, a new blog which can be viewed at pinoycontests.blogspot.com.

The site features online competitions that residents in the Philippines can enter for them to win prizes, freebies and giveaways. With the ongoing slowdown, people are motivated to hunt for promos and prizes, and Pinoy Contests serves as a useful resource for them in this regard.

New content is added to the blog each day for visitors to be updated with the latest competitions that they can join. As an occasional bonus, helpful tips will also be given for them to improve their chances of winning.

The launch of the blog coincides with the release of MasterCard’s survey results indicating that 70% of consumers in the Asia-Pacific region are more inclined to cut back their spending on discretionary or non-essential items, in light of the worldwide financial crisis. A recent survey by Pulse Asia also determined that 67% of Filipinos are expecting hard times in the coming year.

Thus, visiting sites such as Pinoy Contests where one can win prizes and get freebies seems very attractive and rewarding indeed.

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