Do you look like an Emoticon? You might win an iPhone 5c or iPad mini

Do you think you have a face that can give Smiley and other emoticons a run for their money?

Well, you have to download the KakaoTalk app first and go in front of the mirror if you resemble any of the cute and amusing characters. If you see yourself as one cartoonish looking guy or gal, abay karirin mo na 'to para magka-iPad o iPhone ka, dear! :)

The increasingly popular messaging app KakaoTalk invites users to become lucky winners of iPhone 5c or iPad Mini through a fun, easy Facebook competition.

Users need to simply ‘like’ the KakaoTalk Philippines Facebook page, choose a KakaoFriends sticker, take a look-alike picture and post it up on their page with #KakaoTalkPH and #KakaoLookAlike hash tags.

The competition continues for two months until April 30th, and a total of 16 winners will be selected for the prizes, with two winners being announced at each week.

KakaoFriends are characters that are exclusively available on KakaoTalk as stickers and animated emoticons. The seven characters—Apeach the peach, Muji the yellow radish in rabbit costume, Con the mysterious crocodile, Frodo the chic dog, Neo the confident cat, JayG the shy mole, and Tube the two-faced duck—with their distinctive personalities and a myriad of emotions characters add fun and joy to users chatting experience. In particular, the animated emoticons of these characters add the ability to express deeper emotions that can’t be easily conveyed in words.

Kakao said, “KakaoFriends emoticons offer a way to express emotions that can’t easily be expressed in words. We hope this contest will help familiarize our users with the hundreds of emotions that our

KakaoFriends characters represent, and eventually be able to enjoy a fuller and more exciting chatting experience.”

More information on the contest can be found at KakaoTalk Philippines official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kakaotalkph.

Get a chance to win one out of two iPhone 5c or iPad Minis every week by following these super easy steps:

1.    ‘Like’ the official KakaoTalkPH Facebook page: www.facebook.com/kakaotalkph. ‘Like’ this page and get the fastest and most reliable updates on Kakao’s latest.

2.    Choose a KakaoFriends emoticon to imitate, and take a look-alike photo of yourself. Is it the blushing Jay-G, Frodo confessing his love, Muzi throwing two thumbs up or Apeach exercising? How about Neo with a dozen shopping bags, or Tube blowing fire in anger? Whoever it is, observe carefully and become the character itself! Take that photo, and check to make sure that yours truly stand out!

3.    Paste the emoticon you imitated on your photo. Let us know which emoticon you chose and channel this character to the best of your abilities.

4.    Put a catchy caption with your KakaoTalk ID and use the hash tags #KakaoTalkPH and #KakaoLookAlike. Be creative and show us your wit. Come up with a catchy caption that will totally describe your photo or better yet, your relationship with KakaoTalk.

5.    Upload it on KakaoTalkPH Facebook page. Share it with us and with the whole cyberspace. Be proud and let your fellow Kakao users see your photo.

Win Electrolux appliances and be part of a fashion show

Calling all moms and dads who wish to have their family featured in a fashion show and at the same time win an appliance showcase!

As part of its 10th anniversary, Electrolux launches their Colors of Life campaign for its Fabric Care category through a fun, family photo contest entitled, Family Style Shots. In this contest, they are inviting everyone to send in a photo featuring their family members (at least 1 adult and 1 child). Only the immediate family (mother, father, siblings and may extend to grandparents) of the entrant can be featured in the submitted photo entry wearing their most stylish ensemble. Submission of entries is until September 2, 2012.

The top 20 will be selected for public voting and the winners will get to receive a Fabric Care appliance showcase and will be featured in the Colors of Life Fair Fashion Show to be held sometime in October.

To join, just go to http://electroluxman.com/colorsoflifecontest/ and upload your entry. Don't forget to indicate my name, Richard Mamuyac as the one who referred you so I can monitor which candidate or entry my network will support and campaign towards the Top 20. So hurry, start uploading and who knows, you might be the fashionista family that Electrolux is looking for!

For the full mechanics, just click HERE.

Win a Samsung 2View Camera

Every time my family and I went out for any type of activity whether a simple lunch out or a trip out of town, the first thing that occupies my backpack is my good old digital camera to capture every moment that me, my wife and our 2-year old son Charles will share.

Problem is our camera for 5 years has been “behaving unusually” lately and only gets clear pictures indoors. I went to the service center and the verdict is I need to replace the lens that would cost me more than P3000. What?! I could get a brand new camera for that amount. So my hunt for a new camera is on.

Through the help of Google, I came to know the Sam sung 2View Camera series which is comprised of the ST700, PL170, PL120. The ser ies offers the latest in Samsung’s point-and-shoot innovation, which is the dual LCD screen feature found at the front side and back side of the came ra. This is perfect for my family since we tend to ask assistance from strangers just for us to have a souvenir family picture.

Samsung also maximized this great innovation by adding two useful features to the front LCD.

A built in “Child Mode” feature is available, where you ca n download or create your own animation to keep your kids’ smiling and entertained, a s you take interesting photos of them. Say goodbye to bored baby pictures!

It also has a “Jump Shot” feature, which offers a visual count down in its front screen that tells you exactly when to jump before taking three fast shots of you and your friends. Say goodbye to failed jumps!

I am now getting a little excited since I think I just found the camera that I am looking for--- digital buddy that will capture every happy moments of my family for years to come.

Now here’s a good news for those people who like me is in a look out for a digital camera. You can actually get one Samsung 2View Camera for FREE. Yes, for FREE! Here’s how:

1. Like and Share the Samsung Camera fan page to your friends.

2. Type “Win Samsung 2View Cameras by liking and sharing @Samsung Cameras PH” in your status message box. Don’t forget to tag the Samsung Camera fan page!

3. All tagged entries will be raffled off, where two (2) lucky fans get a chance to win a Samsung 2View Camera - (ST500)! Promo Period is from May 15 - May 30, 2011.

Do you think you have a Whapakk Pose?

I remember back in college, I often encounter a dilemma going to school not because I have failed to review for our quiz or finish my assignment.  I don't do homework at home. I do it in our school library.  I review my notes while on board a jeepney on my way home or going to school.  That's the normal life for a working student like me.

My issue then is the fact that I only have two pairs of pants, a few shirts to go along with my Chucks.  Back then, I was always on a hunt for GF-material prospects that will be my wife after seven years.  I am not vain. I just want to look good in the few options I have in our cabinet.  That's why I spend a little more time in front of the mirror and do my astig pogi pose.

Nowadays, they call it the whapakk pose.  And if you think you one that can get some attention, I have a good news for you.  SanMig Strong Ice has just launched the Whapakk Pose Promo where you can win cases of SanMig Strong Ice and other exciting prizes like jackets and shotgunnators.

The contest is open to Philippine residents aged 18 years old and above. Participants need to have an account in Facebook and "Like" the San Mig Strong Ice Fan Page to join.  With a bottle or can of SanMig Strong Ice, do that whapakk pose and it could be your way to a fun-filled drinking spree with your barkada.

Visit the official website of SanMig Strong Ice for more details.
  

Show me your oldest photo contest

I found this cool contest by Yugatech in cooperation with i-DigiWorld just this morning and made me pause for a few minutes reminiscing of the past. I am just a sucker of anything retro and oldies.

The reason being is that they are asking contestants to share the oldest photo they can find where they are included. The prize to the grand winner is a 14-megapixel GE X5 digital camera Here's my entry:

This is me doing my "I Have a Dream" speech during the graduation rites of the San Miguel Kindergarten Batch '81 in Pasig City. I can barely breath because of the tightly looped bow tie on my neck and the smell and weight of 1-kilo Sampaguita given to me by my mother, ninang and Titas. As indicated on my diploma, the event was held on May 9, 1981.

This contest runs until September 30. Just post your photo in your blog or any photo sharing site and leave the link HERE. Follow i-DigiWorld on Twitter or Facebook.

Win Special Prizes from Philippine Star

Yesterday, I thought I would witness a miracle.

Nope. I did not see a sick man walked away from his wheelchair or saw Maegan Fox in person.  I was referring about an almost upset win by my UE Red Warriors over UAAP depending champs  Ateneo Blue Eagles.

You see, the Warriors are like sick men nowadays after loosing key big men in their line-up this year.  While, the Eagles are as hot as Maegan!  Three minutes left in the game and the game is tied until the men in red started to loose their steam and the blue jerseys continues to soars with a series of baskets.

Sigh!  Anyways, here's a contest for all UAAP and NCAA fans!  Guys, you really need to prove that you are a certified fan win exciting prizes.    All you have to do is to wear your team color with pride and share a photo of your wackiest UAAP and NCAA moment! Grab a partner (male and female tandem) and be part of the scene. Capture the moment by sending your photo to marketing@philstar.com.

For the complete mechanics, visit www.philstar.com.

Win autographed copy of "Pacific Rims" by Rafe Bartholomew

For me, basketball is the next best thing discovered by man next to television.

My first toy was a plastic basketball worth Php 5.  I was rushed for treatments twice after sustaining broken limbs in separate incidents playing basketball but never regretted both accidents.  I still look up to Sen. Robert Jaworski Sr.  My well-kept treasure is my Charles Barkley collection and I even named my son after this NBA hall-of-famer.

To say that I am a basketball fan is an understatement.  I lost count of how many family events, meet-ups with friends and even dates with my then-GF now my wife Leah I skipped just to stay home and watch an important basketball game on TV--- UAAP, PBA, NBA... name it.  I have marked them in red on my calendar.

This may sound a little exaggerated but you can go and ask my wife.

Anyways, enough of this lengthy introduction for a promo being conducted by National Bookstore FB fan page.  Here's what they posted in their page:

Send us any basketball themed photo of yourself or a loved one for a chance to get an autographed copy of "Pacific Rims" by Rafe Bartholomew! The top 3 photos with the most "likes" by the end of the voting period and 2 "NBS Choice" entries will win!

Some examples:
1. Wearing your favorite basketball jersey
2. Playing basketball with your... friends
3. Twirling a basketball
4. Reading a memoir of your favorite player or coach
5. Your child learning to play using a toy basketball court
6. You and your favorite basketball player

Entries must be sent to contest@nationalbookstore.com.ph by August 12, 12 noon. Deadline of voting is on August 20, 12 noon. Good luck!

Rafe is an American author who stayed in the Philippine just to write about Filipinos fascination with the game of basketball.  Just a little trivia.  He acted as one of the American who Sunshine Dizon forced to be the father of her child in GMA 7's Bakekang.

Do you look like Lito Atienza?

from wikipedia.org

I miss former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza. Nope, I don't live in the city. What I mean is that I usually see him on TV every Saturday morning courtesy of "Maynila" and lately my sked forbade me in watching a weekend guilt pleasure. I know, the story are sometime cheesy and predictable but I grew up following Kuya Germ's Young Love, Sweet Love and TGIS and these shows make me feel like I'm 17 again. :-)

Btw, can someone tell me, "Palabas pa ba ang Maynila sa GMA 7?"

Now for the contest part, FHM (yeah, that magazine who featured young stars, who also appeared in Maynila, showing more flesh) is giving away an Indo Board care from Aloha Boardsports. (Timing, pang-beach!)

All you need to do is send in photos to FHM.com based on the requirements below. Two other freebies will be given away under other categories:

1. Photos of wannabe surfers in Lito Atienza Hawaiian tops, tighty whitey briefs under and bakya for footwear get a chance to practice balancing skills some more via an Indo Board care of Aloha Boardsports.

2. Sleepy office workers who risk taking snapshots of themselves dozing off in the office cube move closer to winning P2,500 worth of gift certificates from a hip new coffee shop by the bay: the Red Baron Coffee Shop.

3. Wet photos of yourself with or without clothes on compete for a Coast gift pack courtesy of the good people from Unisell. Drip wet, take a snap, win a prize. Easy!

Entries in by August 25!Send entries to FHM.WINWIN@gmail.com. Winners will be notified thru email by Summit Media's Marketing Assistant. Claiming period is until Sept. 20, 2010 only.

Oishi Gourmet Picks Photo Contest

When I was in grade school, one of my favorite snacks during recess are those curls and sticks in a small pack that are bought in sari-sari stores for only one peso.

I really miss those stuff --- Rin Bee, Poms Poms, Chiz It and of course, Oishi prawn

crackers. Actually, they did not really go but instead they evolved into munchies in bigger sizes.

One example is Oishi's new products called Gourmet Picks in Sea Salt, Wasabi and Kim chi flavor. Honestly I haven't tried any of them yet but will definitely have a bite s o on since there is an exciting photo contest that Oishi is running until September 7, 2010 where winners can win iPad, Samsung Omnia, PS3 and other exciting prizes!

Well, the requirement is you need to have their product in the photo and needs to follow the different themes. Deadline for every theme is every two weeks.

For the complete mechanics and list of the theme, just click HERE.

Partial Lunar Eclipse Photo Contest

image taken from sevensuites.net

I was looking for an Eclipse promo/ contest since my wife and sis-in-law has been asking for FREE tickets for the premiere night of the movie when I found this photo contest. It might not be the Eclipse contest that I'm searching for but it's kinda challenging and interesting. 

Seven Suites Hotel Observatory in Antipolo City is inviting all photographers, both pro or amateur, young and old, may camera o wala (basta may phone with cam okay na), to join their Partial Lunar Eclipse photo competition on June 26.

There is a registration fee of Php 250 per contestant which comes with a FREE iced tea, assorted canapes, and use of the giant telescope (4th most powerful in the country next to the one being used by PAGASA, UP NISMED and Baguio Observatory).

The prizes of the competition where not mentioned so I suggest they give some FREE tix to Meyer's Eclipse na lang to hype their contest.  But seriously, the experience will surely be exciting and priceless. 

For more info and how to contact Seven Suites Hotel, just visit www.sevensuites.net.

Win a Trip to Boracay for 2 from IZOD

Do you have an active lifestyle? Do you have an IZOD apparel?

Well, if you both answer yes to both questions, why not take a shot of yourself or with friends as long as everyone is wearing an Izod and join IZOD Active Lifestyle Photo Contest.

Grand prize winner will be treated to a Boracay trip for two with a 3-day 2-night stay at Boracay Terraces. The runner-up will be given Php 10,000 worth of Ace Water Spa gift certificate. There will also be 10 consolation prizes that includes IZOD items and other freebies.

You can upload your entries until July 2, 2010 at www.izod.com.ph.

How to Win Php 5000 with 260 Words

Last Saturday, I accompanied my wife to claim her prize Php 5000 worth of SM gift certificates. I should be the one receiving the GCs since I thought I have a better essay and entry to the My City, My SM photo essay contest.

I can't believe it, in 260 words along with 8 photos she got 5K. I even researched online to make my essay much much better than hers. But I just end up being her escort while she shops using her GC. Actually, she promised to get me something from it but I have to wait until Father's Day.

My wife's entry is simple but heartfelt so maybe that's the reason why she won. Tell me what you think, her winning entry is posted in www.philstar.com.

By the way, the contest is still ongoing. I'll just re-post the mechanics that can also be found along with the winner of the week every Sunday in Philippine Star:

Let us know why you love your city and why you love SM and get a chance to win P5,000 worth of SM Gift Cards. Simply send an e-mail of your photo essay to pstar_smmycity@yahoo.com (underscore after Star) or write to us at the following addresses: the Lifestyle section, The Philippine STAR at R. Oca Jr. and Railroad Streets, Port Area, Manila or The Publicity Department, SM Retail, Inc. Building C SM Corporate Office at JW Diokno Avenue, Pasay City.

You can also join My City, My SM’s special category using a camera phone and get a chance to win one of six Sony Ericsson phones — five C50 Cyber Shot phones with the famous smile shutter; and a Grand Prize, the Sony Vivaz that introduces HD video capabilities in the portfolio.

Winners may claim their prize at SM Corporate Offices, Building C Publicity Department, J.W. Diokno Blvd., Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City and look for Ms. Rachell Pineda and Ms. Jhai Jara.

Search for Four Hot Dads

Father's day is three Sundays away and contests and promos for our beloved fathers are starting to come out.

Here is an interesting contest sponsored by Gold's Gym where the four (4) winning dads will each take home Php 5000 worth of gift certificates and a chance to be featured in a calendar that will be available for downloads.

Who can join? (1) if you're a dad and think you are hot enough to be a calendar model or (2) your a wife who is very proud of her husband's look and would like to surprise him with this 15 minutes of fame.

All you have to do is to upload the photo of the nominated hot dad at www.smartparenting.com until June 30, 2010. There's no limit on how many entries you can submit so it's upload all you can!

Winners will be selected on July 8, 2010 and will be informed on the same day. There will be a separate schedule to be arranged for the photo shoot of the winners.

Photo Contest for College Students

During my time as a graduating student of UE Manila several years ago, I remember spending weeks researching about Dr. Jose Rizal. Imagine those times where the only things I can search in the internet were UFO sightings, Bert is Evil and scanned pages of Playboy.

Good thing we had a huge Filipiniana section in our school. Also got the chance to meet true-blooded Rizalistas in Laguna. All for the love of our group's docu as our our project for the Finals.

Now, back to the present. All metro manila college students will have the chance to get to know our national hero better through the amateur photo contest Mga Pamanang Aral ni Pepe.

It will really help your winning chances if you do a little research work since your entries should be based on his accomplishments, visions and talents.

Here's something to motivate you:

Grand prize winner: Php 30,000
1st Runner up: Php 20,000
2nd Runner up: Php 10,000

Plus six (6) consolation prizes of Php 5,000 each

Deadline of submission of entries is on June 11, 2010. For the full mechanics and entry forms, visit mapua.edu.ph.

Win an iPad from Nescafe

If you're a couch potato like, I'm pretty sure you have already encountered the Nescafe Samalamig TV ads.

Hot babes, lucky men and an inviting beach... hmmm, makes me wanna take another vacation from work (as if, pwede!)

Here's a cool contest in connection to the TVC, Nescafe Philippines is running an essay and photo contest until June 6 where three (3) individuals will win an iPod each even luckier than those guys in the commercial)

The only requirement is for you or with a max of two friends captured in a photo having fun drinking Nescafe Samalamig. Then, you'll have to write an essay about that experience.

Interested? Visit nescafe.com.ph for the full mechanics.

Win Cool Shrek Items

The final saga of our beloved ogre is about to unfold. But before Shrek bid farewell to his movie career in flying color (actually in 3D pa nga e), he'll be giving away cool items to his fans courtesy of Araneta Center's multiply site

All you have to do is to send in your best “What-The-Shrek-Just-Happened?” photos to qualify in this contest. The only requirement is that the photos should be taken at Gateway Cineplex 10 or Ali Mall Cineplex 4.

This sounds good since where planing to go to Alimall this weekend :-)

It was not mentioned though until when the contest will run so join now na!

There is already a query on this in the comment section of the original contest post so we hope to get an answer from Araneta Center anytime soon.

The image used in this post is from Araneta Center multiply site.

Win a Php 400,000 Sweet Escape Package

Do you know that a cup of KFC Krusher can give you the sweet escape that you've been dreaming of?

The challenge is for you to take a photo of you and your barkada somewhere in the Philippines but you would need to make the picture look like it was taken from a foreign land. Only requirement is their should be at least a cup of KFC Krusher in the photo.

The prize is a dream vacation of your choice worth Php 400,000. Dyandyaran!

Only Philippine residents aged 10 years old and above can join the contest that will run until June 30, 2010.

For more details and and to upload your entries, just visit Krusherzone.com.

Ai-Non Cutest Baby Contest 2010

I'm sure a lot of moms, especially certified stage moms, will love this contest!

If you have a baby aged 0 to 18 months, then your little one is definitely qualified to join this contest sponsored by Ai-Non Baby.

To join, enclose in an envelope two (2) latest 5R colored photos (close-up and whole body) of your baby together with three (3) pieces of any Ai-Non Baby products wrapper/ box and a copy of his/ her birth certificate.

At the back of each picture, write the following: baby's name; mother/ father's name; address; contact no., e-mail address, sender's signature and baby's birthdate and age.

Mail your entry on or before June 30, 2010 to: Ai-Non Cutest Baby Photo Contest, PO Box 3136 Manila, Philippines.

Criteria for judging:
Cuteness - 50%
Photogenic - 30%
Smartness - 20%

Judging of entries will be done on July 15, 2010 and winners will be notified via registered mail.

Now here's what you've been waiting for--- the prizes:

Three winners in each category (0-5 Months Category, 6-12 months and 13-18 months)

Cutest Baby - Php 10,000 = Php 1,000 giftpack
1st Runner-up - Php 5,000 = Php 1,000 giftpack
2nd Runner-up - Php 3,000 = Php 1,000 giftpack

Please see posters and print ads for more details.

Win Cash and PSP in Photo and Writing Contest

What does a good photo and a good essay have in common? They are both good.

What do great photos and great essays have in common? A big chance to win thousands of cash and a Sony PSP!

Officially Philippines is currently running a photo and essay writing contest which both ends on June 9, 2010.

Here's what the lucky winners will get:

Photo contest. Grand winner takes home Php 30,000 while five (5) others get Php 3,000 each.

Writing contest. Grand winner will be Php 25,000 richer and a Sony PSP happier. Three (3) not-so-lucky individuals will get Php 5,000.

Just want also to emphasize that it's not only creativity that will make you win these contests because it involves online voting to determine the winners.

So what are you waiting for, start clickin' and writin' and upload 'em!

Snapshots of Love Photo Contest

In a way, this promotions sponsored by Hallmark Greeting Cards can be considered as a Mother's Day and Father's Day contest combined into one.

The contest is open to all photographers (professional or nonprofessional) residing in the Philippines, a Filipino citizen aged 10 years old and above. The theme of the contest is "Hallmark Snapshots of Love". Photos can be pictures of parents or images representative of parenthood or families. Each entry should include a a father or a mother or both with their child/ren

You can upload your entries online or drop them in drop boxes located in participating stores. Take note that each entry should be accompanied by a valid receipt of a Hallmark Mother's Day or Father's Day card dated April 16 to June 27, 2010.

Top 5 winning entries will get these cool prizes: 1st Prize - Apple iPod Touch; 2nd Prize - Canon Photo printers; 3rd Prize - Canon digital camera; and Two (2) consolation prizes of Nokia Xpress Music phone each.

For more information, visit www.filstar.com.ph.