IBUTTERFLY on SM CYBERZONE at all SM MALLS

Hi guys, if ever you are near SM MALLS and checking, please check out out this augmented reality Easter game by SM CYBERZONE.

You can win prizes just by catching butterflies on your iOS and Android phones starting April 1, 2012.

Mechanics are simple..read on!

 

1. No minimum purchase requirement.

2. Promo period is April 08, 2012 from 11:00am to 9:00pm.

3. How to play:

a. Each participant must have the iButterfly application in his gadget (iPhone, smartphones, iPads and tablets with camera that is supported by iOS and Android OS(Froyo or higher version/s). The application must be downloaded in the Philippines using internet connection or via WiFi from iTunes App Store and Google Play (Google Market). The iButterfly application will be available for download starting April 1, 2012.

b. Each participant must launch the iButterfly in his gadget. Internet data connection is needed while using the application. (Free WiFi available in Cyberzone and SM Mall common area)

c. Participants can only access and see augmented reality butterflies if they are within Cyberzone and SM Mall area. iButterflies will only be deployed in specific SM Malls with Cyberzone branches. (Please refer to itrm no. 5 for list of participating SM Malls)

d. Participants should search for the augmented reality butterflies found and as seen on the screen of their gadget.

e. Participants simply have to catch the iButterfly using their IOS or Android gadget as their “butterfly net”. Participants can catch as many iButterflies as they can.

f. Each iButterfly caught has a corresponding message. Do exactly what the message states. Please see sample messages below:

f.1. You have won a Torque Bullet Pen, please proceed to the Torque Kiosk located at the Cyberzone area to claim your prize. Kindly present and show this message. Thank you.

f.2. You have won a CAPDASE Hand String, please proceed to any CAPDASE Authorized Store located at the Cyberzone area to claim your prize. Kindly present and show this message. Thank you.

f.3. You have won a Buffalo Notepad, please proceed to Octagon Store located at the Cyberzone area to claim your prize. Kindly present and show this message. Thank you.

g. Upon reading the message, participants have the option to “save” or “cancel” the message. Participants must “save” the message if they want to collect the prize and redeem, DO NOT PRESS The "REDEEM" BUTTON. Participants can “cancel” the message if they do not want to collect the prize .

h. If the participant wants to claim his prizes, he must proceed to the specific store or booth mentioned in the message. Winning participant must present the actual iButterfly with the message (on screen) to the Assigned Personnel of the participating store or booth to verify claim of prize/item.

i. Solely the Assigned Personnel of the redemption store or booth can press the word “claimed” or “redeemed” found in the screen of the gadget of the participant.

Participants are not allowed to press the “Redeem “ button on their gadgets . SM , Cyberzone, and its partners shall not be liable if the said button was pressed before presenting it to the Assigned Personnel resulting to non issuance of the prize.

4. Participants can win multiple items but only one for each kind.

5. The following are the participating SM City branches with SM Cyberzone:

SM City North EDSA

SM City Fairview

SM City Manila

SM City Marikina

SM City Masinag

SM Megamall

SM Cubao Department Store

SM South Mall

SM City Bacoor

SM City Dasmariñas

SM City Calamba

SM City Clark

SM City Pampanga

SM City Tarlac

SM City Baguio

SM City Lucena

SM City Naga

SM City Cebu

SM City Bacolod

SM City Cagayan de Oro

SM City Davao

6. Prizes are transferrable but not convertible to cash.


Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 2360 Series of 2012

Easy right ? Don't forget to like SM  on Facebook here SM Cyberzone here

Happy Catching Butterflies!

The FINAL CHOWDOWN CHALLENGE is NEAR

Do you have a favorite meal or food? Can you eat/drink  and finish it within minutes?  As for me, yes I do. I can eat one kilo of my favorite French fries in one sitting but I won’t tell you in how minutes I can finish it. Of course it shows how capable I am in doing it. I’ve been gaining weight with all of my favorite food trying to “seduce” me every time we meet.

Then if you do just like I am with French fries or any of your favorite food then this “challenge” is for you!

Yes! Calling all foodies, this is your chance to be part of something big.  American cable TV specialty channel TLC and DISCOVERY CHANNEL and Gerry’s Grill is calling you with their latest gastronomic challenge. Dubbed as the “TLC CHOWDOWN”.

 The contest is open to interested individuals of legal age, who could chow a “FAMILY CRISPY PATA and GERRY’S Iced Tea for 5minutes". Participants who would not be able to finish the task will be charged 50% f the meal’s total bill.

Gerry’s Grill along with Sbarro’s and Gong Cha has started this promo last January 7, 2012 and will end until April 15, 2012.

Here are the mechanics per participating establishment:

GERRY’S GRILL

CHALLENGE: “”PLATTER MEAL CHALLENGE”

• The challenger needs to eat Crispy Pata, Rice , Sisig, Pinapaputok na Cream Dory within 10mins.
• Winners will get T-shirt, Tumbler plus Free Meal.
• Losers will pay half the amount (Php518.50).
• Top3 winners per branch (4) will be officially part of the finals=12 finalist.

SBARRO

Challenge: THE GREAT WHITE PIZZA CHALLENGE

• The challenger needs to eat 18 inches (4pound) White Pizza within 15mins.
• Winners will get 1 shirt plus Free Meal.
• Losers will pay Php551.00 plus button pin.
• Top3 winners per branch (5) will be officially part of the finals=15 finalist.

GONG-CHA

Challenge: The MILK TEA with PEARL JELLY CHALLENGE

• The challenger needs to drink 1 liter of Milk TEA with PEARL JELLY within 30 secs.
• Winners will get Php 100 worth of gc’s
• Losers will pay Php 120.00
• Top3 winners per branch (4)= 12 finalist.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS THAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO TAKE NOTE OF:

• The challenger needs to finish the fastest possible time that they could under the allotted time.
• If the customer is able to finish the challenge under the allotted time, he/she will not have to pay for his/her drink/meal and his/her name will be placed on the Hall of Fame. He/she will also receive a premium gift item from Sbarro/Gerry’S Grill/GongCha
• If the customer is not able to finish the challenge, he/she will have to pay the amount of the meal/drink.
• THIS PROMO WILL RUN UNTIL APRIL 15, 2012 on SELECTED PARTICIPATING STORES.

GERRY’S GRILL

• TOMAS MORATO
• GREENBELT 3
• BLUEWAVE MACAPAGAL
• ALI MALL CUBAO

SBARRO’S

• SM MALL of ASIA
• SM MEGA MALL
• FESTIVAL MALL
• MARKET! MARKET!
• CITIBANK SQUARE Bldg. EASTWOD CITY

GONG CHA

• ROBINSON’S PLACE
• SM MEGA MALL IL TERRAZO- TOMAS MORATO
• ARANETA-CUBAO (In front of GREEN GATE of ARANETA COLISEUM).
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And for The FINAL CHOWDOWN, you won’t miss this grand culminating event, the GRAND FINALS on APRIL 22,2012 at SM MALL of ASIA.

CHALLENGE:

The Final Chow down Challenger Meal will consists of the 2 Challenger Meals (SBARRO Great White Pizza Challenge and Gerry’s Platter Meal Challenge) from two participating restaurants plus 1drink Challenge (GONG CHA) with Gong Cha’s MILK TEA with Pearl Jelly Challenge.

And prizes at stake are:

• 1^st PRIZE: CASH worth of Php15,000 plus 25,000 worth of GCS from partner resto.
• 2^nd PRIZE: CASH worth 10,000 plus 15,000 worth of GCS from partner resto.
• 3^rd PRIZE: CASH worth Php 5,000 plus Php10,000 worth of GCS from partner resto

The prizes are really worth it, so what are you waiting for? You still have 15 days to go to the participating branches of GERRY’S GRILL, SBARRO and GONG CHA.

For more updates like them on FACEBOOK:

• GERRY'S GRILL
• SBARRO
• GONG CHA

Good thing I was able to experience the challenge through Gerry's Grill Crispy Pata challenge at the media presscon for it .

I am sorry if you may find my photos "uninviting".. I am planning to buy a new camera soon!

 This is Gerry's Grill's Crispy Pata ...

Just the look of it makes me swallow hard..Can I finish this one?

Imagine these huge serving of Gerry's Grill's Crispy Pata..never mind..I still enjoyed the challenge

So help me God :)

I can't imagine finishing these one so I try to enjoy the challenge.

I  encourage fellow foodies to join because there's still lots of time and the most important thing is ENJOY the challenge! Good Luck!!!

HUROM Slow Juicer, A new Innovative Juicer

During my visit to the 4-day staging of PIFBEX and HORECA at The PICC Forum halls last March 4, I was able to grab and hold a new and amazing product. 

MYX MUSIC AWARDS 2012: Who will Rule?

The country's no.1 music channel MYX has once once again gathered the brightest star and the biggest hit makers in the country to celebrate this year's glamorous 70's themed MYX MUSIC AWARDS held recently at the MUSIC MUSEUM,Greenhills San Juan.

Hosted by well-loved MYX VJs with the celebrities as presenters, MYX MUSIC AWARDS2012 was packed with awesome performances and never before seen production numbers by the most talented guest performers.

The invitation sent said I have to be in a 70's attire but since I was born in the 80's I have no idea how my look would be and what music was famous then. The 70's theme of the MYX MUSIC AWARDS 2012 was due to the come back and emergence again of old songs during the 70's and original compositions. Those were the reasons why MYX Channel head Andre Allan Alvarez wanted to continue the legacy and also aims to support Original Pilipino Music.

There were 18 categories which were awarded and list were as follows:

FAVORITE MUSIC                                     

• 20/20 PUPIL (Director : Jason Tan) -WINNER
• Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal -ITCHYWORMS (Director :King Palisoc)
• Hey DayDreamer- Someday Dream (Director Bianca King & Envo Valdez)
• Pangarap Lang Kita - Parokya Ni Edgar Feat Happee Sy  (Director Avid Lingoren)
• Pera Pera- Sandwich (Director Marier Jamora)

FAVORITE SONG 

• 20/20 PUPIL
• Ako na Lang - Zia Quizon
• Hey Daydreamer-Someday Dream
• Pangarap Lang Kita - Parokya ni Edgar -WINNER
• Walang Natira- Gloc.9 featuring Sheng Belmonte

• FAVORITE COLLABORATION
  • Meron Akong Ano –Kamikazee Feat. Chito Miranda, Reg Rubio and Ian Tayao
  • One Hit Combo- Parokya Ni Edgar Feat. Gloc.9 WINNER
  • Pawiin- BBs Feat. Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias
  • Sar-Saring Kwento- Champ Feat. Noel Cabangon 7 Gloc-9
  • Walang Natira – Gloc.9 Feat. Sheng Belmonte
  
  
  FAVORITE REMAKE
  • FIRE- Solenn
  • Forever Young – Sam Concepcion
  • Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal – Itchyworms
  • Love Moves in A Mysterious Ways – Christian Bautista Feat. Kris Aquino
  • Unbelievable – Chicosci WINNER
  
  
  FAVORITE MEDIA SOUNDTRACK
  • Bumuhos Man ang Ulan – Jericho Rosales (Green Rose)
  • Fallin’- Sarah Geronimo (Catch Me I’m In Love) WINNER
  • I’m already King – Christian Bautista (A Special Symphony)
  • Kahit  Walang Sabihin – Rico Blanco (Imortal)
  • Where Do I Begin – Gary Valenciano (In The Name of Love)
  
  
  FAVORITE GUEST APPEARANCE IN A MUSIC VIDEO
  • Alodia Gosengfiao (All That’s Left – Christian Bautista)
  • Enrique Gil (Ako Na lang- Zia Quizon)
  • Jasmine Curtis Smith (Hey Daydreamer-Somedaydream)
  • JM de Guzman (Pangarap lang Kita-Parokya Ni Edgar Feat.Happee Sy)  WINNER
  • Kuya Kim & Eugene Domingo (Wala Na Tayo-Bbs Feat. Kean Cipriano)
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  FAVORITE MYX CELEBRITY VJ
  • Enchong Dee
  • Kean Cipriano
  • Rocksteddy
  • Sam Concepcion
  • SomedayDream Winner
  
  
  
  
  FAVORITE MYX LIVE PERFORMANCE
  
  • Ebe Dancel
  • Juris
  • Kyla
  • Parokya Ni Edgar WINNER
  • Pupil
  
  
  FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL VIDEO
  • Born This Way- Lady Gaga
  • Fireworks- Katy Perry WINNER
  • Moves Like Jagger- Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera
  • The Lazy Song – Bruno Mars
  • What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
  
  
  Favorite K-POP VIDEO
  • Break Down – Kim Hyun Joong
  • Lonely-2ne1
  • Mr.Simple – Super Junior Winner
  • The Boys – Girl’s Generation
  • Tonight- Big Bang
  •  

Marvin Agustin For Knorr Sabaw Challenge

Marvin Agustin’s journey to what he is today—a successful chef and restaurateur—is so inspiring that it became the cornerstone of his latest endorsement for Knorr Cubes.

Marvin recently signed on to become the new brand ambassador for Knorr Cubes, the favorite partner of people like him who are passionate about food and cooking.  As such, he is also the new face behind Knorr Cubes’ “Door to door Sabaw Challenge” in which he will be visiting different cities all over the Philippines, challenging cooks to identify which is the better, more ma-karne and better-tasting sabaw: the one made with Knorr Cubes, or not?

During the challenge, Marvin will present two versions of sabaw, one made with granules and the other, made with Knorr cubes. Marvin believes so much in the product’s claims to deliver the meatiest taste and flavor that he throws in a promise to give up cooking if they end up choosing the sabaw that’s not made of Knorr cubes—and everyone knows how passionate Marvin is about cooking, so for him to promise that is a big deal.

Among the locations Marvin will visit are Laguna, Iloilo, and Metro Manila. There will be a series of 30-seconder commercials featuring Marvin engaging cooks and housewives to take part in the challenge.

“That’s really what it’s about: Marvin being confident about the product so much that he’s willing to give up his passion for cooking just to prove a point, which is that Knorr cubes is the meatiest out of all the cooking aids in the Philippines,” says Monica Rios, brand manager of Knorr for Unilever Philippines, which is spearheading the Door-to-door challenge.

Marvin grew up in a household where cooking was a passion. Their apartment was small, and from the living room, one could sit and smell what was being cooked in the kitchen.

His mother loved to cook Filipino dishes. “Mahilig kami sa sabaw. Mahilig kami sa sinigang, mahilig kami sa nilaga. Every meal, kailangan laging may sabaw. Sabaw at kanin,” recalls Marvin. “At we really used Knorr cubes. Kahit pinakbet, nilalagyan ng Knorr shrimp na cubes.”

As a teenager, Marvin worked as a waiter, and later, became a mascot for a popular fastfood chain. From there, he worked his way up, became a popular actor and re-invented himself into a successful businessman with a chain of restaurants that includes Sumo Sam, Oyster Boy, Marciano’s, Komrad, John and Yoko and Mr. Kurosawa.

This is what inspired Unilever to choose him to be the latest endorser of Knorr Cubes.

Says Rios: “It’s a nice success story to hear, that he started out as a waiter, and even worked as a mascot for a while. He has proven that he can rise above all the challenges in life. Now he’s a chef and a restaurateur. It’s very inspiring, the way he was able to achieve everything…maypassion siya, and he just really went for it. So it’s a nice feeling for him to be endorsing the product.”

Marvin feels honored to be chosen to join Knorr’s family of chefs. “When I first learned about it (endorsement), sabi ko, everyone knows that I really love cooking. I love cooking for my friends and my family, and Knorr cubes is really what we use for soup. So napakasaya at family-orientedang pino-promote namin na brand.”

Get the latest updates from Marvin himself! Like Marvin Agustin on Facebook or follow him @marvin_agustin on Twitter.

Knorr Philippines

Jenni Epperson's Fashion + Food Book Launch

Last March 3,2012 I was invited to launch of Jenni Epperson’s Book Launch entitled “….

My only “online” encounters with Jenni Epperson is when I heard she is nominated for the Best Lifestyle Blog Award for NUFFNANG Blog Awards. During that time, her name already has recall to me in terms of Fashion and her being a Fashion Stylist. But it really never appealed to me that she is also into food.

Most of my entries in my blog were about my love for FOOD. So I can feel there’s a “connection” and Jenni’s flair for Fashion. So what entices me to cover the launch is how she was able to write about Food and Fashion at the same time. Food and Fashion are two different aspects and so for her to incorporate those 2 is altogether AMAZING plus the fact that she never gets fat out of blogging about FOOD and can wear any outfit and look FAB at the SAME TIME.

 Sometimes those are the things that puzzles me. But good thing she was able to incorporate and share what she knows about Food and Fashion in one amazing BOOK. Sorry Jenni , I might be boring u with a lot of the word “amazing” appearing all the time here in my post. I can be redundant sometimes most especially if someone or something amazes me. Come on (note to self) MOVE ON, hahaha!

Coming back about Jenni Epperson’s book, I can feel that she is a god storyteller the way she talks about her book during its launch. I can feel her passion and happiness sharing what she loves doing and putting it all into words and in a BOOK. And congratulations Jenni you have that rare gift ( making other people listen to what one says)

I’m happy to see her avid followers even buying the book, it just goes out to show that she has a following and her readers really support her. 

After launch, I felt I became a fan of her (oh gosh “ Me Already”) ! I’m gonna save up for her book and even promote it to my other friends. It is a must-have most especially for those people (like ME) who doesn’t really know sometimes what to dress in a certain event, what to prepare for a sudden guest who’s coming to your house, and how to incorporate FOOD with FASHION.

And by the way I fell in love with Jenni as a person, but I also got “more” in love with her shoes that day!

So for a book that costs Php1,100, definitely a STEAL..compared with all the ideas you can get from Jenni's book ..it's nothing ! Buy It before it runs out from your favorite National Bookstore Branches near you!

MY URATEX PLANT TOUR EXPERENCE

I Remember my mom was so O.C of how our family home should look like. Well moms are generally like that, be it from the color of curtains she will use for the family room should also match the ones inside the bedroom or which vase will match the center table; things like that. I don’t know for some moms but my mom is like that. 

Our family is just a small one but my mom makes sure that everything is well-taken cared of. My parents like to buy expensive fixture for our home but they make sure that the ones they buy is worth its high price. Their way of thinking is like: why buy items with low prices if the quality is unmatched? So for them better to invest in a furniture or home appliance but will be for long use.

Just like our sofa and beds. The foams used for it are from URATEX Foams. I remember my mom who loves and have high sentiments over our sofa that instead of buying a new one( because the foam of it was wrecked already after how many years of use) decided to go to the Uratex Foam plant to have it custom-repaired and replaced. And my parents were happy with the results because until now whenever I visit them , it is still the old sofa situated in our family room.

It never fails to amaze me at how durable and long-lasting Uratex foams is. So when a blogger friend invited me to join a group of bloggers to visit the Uratex Plant in Muntinlupa I am so excited to say yes.

During our visit, Mr. Dindo , The Communications manager for RGC Group of Companies (The company behind the brand URATEX) was our host and together with other employees , helped us to know how the famous Uratex foams are made of.

First it starts with The Research & Development Laboratory, this is where the formulation of foams are done.The laboratory personnel here develops formulates and conducts tests that will endure proper formulation will meet the product specifications that customers look for.

2^nd step is FOAMING, once the formulation is ready, it is entered in a foaming machine’s computer system. Up to 26 streams of different chemicals are doused using computer-controlled metering pumps for precision. The liquid will turn into cream within seconds and then into solid state within 1.5-2 minutes, and where the solid foam block may be cut between 1 to 60 meters in length. Here in the Muntinlupa plant, the foam is cut in 30-meter lengths.

The liquid foam now in its expanded form.

3^rd Step is CURING. The foam blocks are then picked up by an overhead crane and transferred to the curing area. Here the foams are cooled within the next 24 hours and considered cured after that.

4^th Step, Foams are then brought to the FOAM BLOCK WAREHOUSE. This serves as storage for the foam blocks. This is where the blocks are stored  before moved into the production area.

5^th step is The Production area. This is where the URATEX products come from. The foam blocks are cut into the requested size and then contoured into the desired or type of product to be produced.

The RGC Group of companies revolutionized foam making way back in 1987. And in 2001 , the company invested in a new foam makiing equipment called “HENNECKE”. It is tagged as the “Mercedez Benz” of foam-making industry. It is a German-manufactured equipment and regarded as the best in the world.

All of us enjoyed our tour of the plant. This experience even affirmed my huge satisfaction for the brand. I know there other quality brands that produced foams but for now I entrust my foam needs to URATEX.

REVIEWS: Jennifer Lynn My New Fave Brand of Nail Polish

I have been so busy these past few weeks and I have been secretly day-dreaming that I will spend one whole day in a spa (but now it isn't a secret since I'm sharing these with you guys). But I guess with all the chores I have to face at home and some tasks online there isn't much time for me.

But time has been cooperating with me, last Monday after fetching the kids at school, I was able to squeeze in some time for a mani-pedi at POSH NAILS TIMOG, Q.C.

 This place is heaven in my eyes..would love to come back again and try their other services.

First they have to put my feet under "FOOTSOAK". This will  make my feet be more relaxed and easy to clean.

This is a UV machine wherein it helps the nail polish dry faster.

They have to put my nails under this UV machine A few times to make sure the Jennifer Lyn Nail Gel Polish.

I actually had a hard time choosing the right Jennifer Lyn Nail Gel Polish because they have so many nice colors to choose from. But the lover of color "RED" in me won.

And they actually have nice nail gel colors to choose from..I chose AURORA..name of the JENNIFER LYNN Nail Gel Polish.

One thing that I love most about JENNIFER LYNN nail gel polish is that it won't chip off easily. My attendant from POSH NAILS said that in order to have it removed, a special polish remover should be used.

As I've said before I'm too busy so a nail gel polish like Jennifer Lynn would really be helpful. I don't need to go back to the salon very much often to change it.

So for those who who liked my post and interested  to have their nails painted with Jennifer Lynn Nail Gel Polishes, You can try it at the Posh Nails branch or liked their FB pages here.

Four New McFloat Flavors plus a new TVC with Xian Lim

Have you guys heard the song "I'm Walking on Sunshine" ? If not, I'm sure you'll do. You'll gonna even sing once you learn that the new endorser for The 4 New Mcdo Float variants is XIAN LIM.

I was really clueless yesterday when I was invited to the launch at MCDONALD'S El Pueblo. But of course with the ushering summer time who would ignore an invite saying that I will be among the first ones to try their new dessert line.

I love eating french fries, it is one of my to-go-to comfort food when I feel low . But it would be plus if I would eat it with one of my favorite thirst quencher Mc Float! Good thing I can now enjoy my favorite fries with a combo. For only Php 50 customers can get a regular Coke McFloat with Medium Fries while Php55 if you pair the medium fries with any of the four new flavors of McFloat!

Mc Float Summer Medley has four new exciting flavors to be exact: BLUEBERRY SPRITE FLOAT, GREEN APPLE SPRITE FLOAT, FOUR SEASON'S SPRITE, and HONEY BANANA SPRITE Mc Float. And the fab part here is that there's  no increase with their prices, still a catch at Php25. The only rising now is the temperature so be sure to hit at the nearest McDo Branch near you!

I'm sure my kids would love our McDo bondings because we both love eating fries with Mc Float plus seeing and hearing Xian Lim sing the new TVC of McFloat Summer medley.

This video was shot at University of Sto. Tomas, one of the oldest universities in the Philippines. More pictures here.

More photos of the launch here.

For online deliveries, Pls. do check their site at:

www.mcdelivery.com.ph

or Call McDelivery at :

8-6236

You can also follow them on Twitter :

twitter.com/mcdo_ph

Visit their website :

www.mcdonalds.com.ph

When WEIGHT matters.....

Lately over the past of six months of blogging about food, I have gained enough to consider taking the unnecessary weight off. Stop blogging about food is not the right step to do.Blogging about something I have learned to love is one thing I cannot imagine doing.

But of course I still have to look out after my Health and over-all well being. Sometimes that is one thing we kept on overlooking. Just because we are happy with what we are doing doesn't mean it is justifiable to do.

The idea of losing weight has been lurking on my mind these past 2 months and I think it's time to put that plan into action.

CONTEST ALER: SUMMER FUN with THERMOS Philippines Contest

MECHANICS 
Summer Fun with Thermos Promo 

1. Participants must like the Official Thermos Philippines Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH) and follow Thermos Philippines on Twitter (http://twitter.com/ThermosPH). 
2. Photo entries must have their corresponding captions (maximum of 140 characters) that adhere/is in line with the theme for the period. The picture can be in JPEG or PNG formats, with a maximum size of 4MB. 
3. Only color, brightness and contrast of the photo entry are allowed to be adjusted. 
4. Photo entries and caption should be uploaded by the participant in the Thermos Philippines Landing Page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH/app_190322544333196) which is supported by Manila Exchange (http://www.manilax.me) website with the following details: 

Complete name of participant
Complete address
Complete name of model/s (Prior written consent from the model is required for pre screening whereas the scanned letter of authorization should be attached to entry).
Photo Caption
Landline
Mobile number
Email address
Promo period and theme
Facebook ID
Twitter ID 

CLICK HERE TO EDIT YOUR INFORMATION. ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED FOR SUMMER FUN WITH THERMOS PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST PARTICIPANTS. 

5. Photo entries and their corresponding caption will be screened. Illegal, immoral, visually disturbing, derogatory/hate, foul and sexually explicit photo entries will be automatically disqualified. 
6. Only photo entries and their corresponding caption published in the Thermos Philippines Landing Page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH/app_190322544333196) which is supported by Manila Exchange (http://www.manilax.me) website are considered for the promo. Links of considered photo entries will also be published on the official Thermos Facebook page and Twitter account. 
7. Participants are allowed to publish their photo entries in their personal social media account. 
8. There will be 12 winners for the whole promo which will be based on the address: 
a. 4 winners per period; two (2) winners from Metro Manila, one (1) winner from Luzon outside of Metro Manila, one (1) winner from Visayas and Mindanao 
b. There are three (3) periods for the whole contest. 

 

9. Prizes: 

 

10. Theme per period: 

 

11. A genuine Thermos brand item should be visible in the photo entry. Entries using generic/non-Thermos branded food and beverage containers will be disqualified. For more information about the genuine Thermos brand, participants can inquire at thermos[at]collins-international[dot]com[dot]ph, (02) 684 6160 or (02) 646 2867. 
12. Winners will be chosen based on: 
a. UNIQUENESS (40%). The exceptionality of the photo entry that corresponds to the theme. 
b. WITTINESS (40%). Caption and picture must be catchy, creative, witty and appropriate to the photo and theme. Caption must not exceed 140 characters. 
c. VISIBILITY OF THERMOS PRODUCT (10%). The Thermos product must be clearly visible and identifiable. 
d. POPULARITY (10%). The number of likes of the photo entry and caption in the Thermos Philippines Landing Page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH/app_190322544333196) which is supported by Manila Exchange (http://www.manilax.me) website 
13. Entries will be judged by two (3) representatives from Collins International Trading Corporation. 

Julie Lim
VP for Business Development
Collins International Trading Corporation

King del Rosario
Head, Business Unit 8 - Thermos
Collins International Trading Corporation

Joanna Marie Dela Cuesta
Brand Marketing Assistant 
Collins International Trading Corporation 

14. Winners will be announced three (3) days after the last day of the period. 
15. Winners will be announced in Thermos Philippines Landing Page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH/app_190322544333196) which is supported by Manila Exchange (http://www.manilax.me) website, official Thermos Facebook page and Twitter account. They will be notified via courier, SMS, and email. 
16. Winners should bring the actual letter sent via courier to claim their prize. Winners must also present one (1) valid ID. 
17. Winners should personally claim their prize at the following addresses: 

Metro Manila/Luzon 
Collins International Trading Corporation 
412 Amang Rodriguez Avenue, Manggahan, Pasig City 
Tel. No. 681-6161 / 681-6163 

Visayas 
Cebu City 
Advanced Electronics Service Corporation 
Castilex Compound Mandaue, North Central, Cabancalan St., Mandaue City 
Tel. No. 63 32 ( 344-8469 ) / 63 32 (345-2804) 
Fax: 63 32 (344-8404) 

Mindanao 
Davao City 
Advanced Electronics Service Corporation 
2nd Floor, Room 202 Amesco Bldg, Ramon Magsaysay St., Davao City 
Tel. No. 63 82 (227-4974) Telefax 

18. Failure to submit the required documents forfeits the prize. 
19. Failure to claim the prize in person by August 30, 2012 forfeits the prize. 
20. All participants can only win once during Summer Fun with Thermos Online Contest. 
21. This contest is only applicable to the residents of the Republic of the Philippines. 
22. Employees of Collins International Trading Corporation, promoters for all Collins products and their relatives up to 2nd degree of consanguinity and affinity are automatically disqualified. 
23. All entries will become the property of Collins International Trading Corporation, and may be used for any online/printed promotional materials and press releases. By submitting the photo entry the participant is agreeable to this portion. 
24. This promo cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional activities.