Take a quiz and get a Top Mom gift pack

More than I want to say that it's tough to be a dad, I have to admit that's it's tougher being a mom.

I stumbled upon this new website called Topmom understand. Topmom was officially launched and it aims to be a site where moms, and i guess dads as well, can get tips and advice on how to be better parents. 

As a treat to those early visitors to there site, Topmom is giving away gift packs to those who will answer their very short survey. Want to check it out? Click HERE

Express your love, Win a Boracay trip

Can you express how much you love your special someone in 160 characters or less?

Well, if you are creative enough to do it, you might find yourself relaxing with your sweetheart on Boracay white sand this month of love.

This Valentine season, Hyundai challenge you to tell what you love about your partner in 160 characters or less! Send your answer along with the most creative photo of you and your partner riding a Hyundai vehicle. E-mail your photo and answer along with your name, age, contact number and your Loyalty Card Number at cemspecialist@ohclifeinstyle.com.ph.

The most creative photo and answer will be featured on the One Hyundai Club Life in Style Facebook page and will win a 3days/2nights stay at the luxurious Boracay Tropics!

Promo runs from February 1-25, 2012. The winner will be announced on February 29, 2012.

Visit www.onehyundai.com.ph or visit your nearest Hyundai dealer for more details.

Watch FREE movies at Shangri-La Cineplex

It's beginning to look a lot like Chinese New Year!

Well, I had pansit bihon for breakfast and I saw a group of girls playing Chinese garter on my way to work this morning.  Yesterday, I had a meeting with Chinese gave me three chocolate bars (I hope it does not mean I love you since I am no longer available and she's in her 60's) which caught me off guard and think for awhile what I can give in return. I check my bag and found these options: (a) mentos, (b) oil film, (c) unused ballpen with a logo of a pharmaceutical company on it and (d) an ID lace that I should have used months ago.

In the end, I decided to just say thank you and smile as sweet as the chocolates she gave.

Then I saw this big print ad in The Philippine Star today about the 6th Spring Film Festival from January 20 - 29, 2012.  It will be FREE admission to the public. Make sure to be there at the Shangrila Cineplex two (2) hours before the film, for tickets run out so fast!

Here are the Movie Schedule:

January 20, 2012 (Friday)
Country Wedding                            1:00PM
Lost on Journey                              3:00PM

January 21, 2012 (Saturday)
Lost on Journey                              1:30PM
Confucius                                      3:30PM
Bodyguards & Assassins                  6:00PM
Ocean Heaven                                9:00PM

January 22, 2012 (Sunday)
Ocean Heaven                                1:30PM
The King of Milu Deer                      3:30PM
Confucius                                      5:30PM
Bodyguards & Assassins                  8:00PM

January 23, 2012 (Monday)
Country Wedding                             1:30PM
Bodyguards & Assassins                   3:30PM
Ocean Heaven                                 6:30PM
Lost on Journey                               8:30PM

January 24, 2012 (Tuesday)
Bodyguards & Assassins                   1:30PM
Lost on Journey                               4:30PM
Confucius                                       6:30PM
The King of Milu Deer                       9:00PM

January 25, 2012 (Wednesday)
The King of Milu Deer                       1:30PM
Confucius                                       3:30PM
Country Wedding                             6:00PM
Ocean Heaven                                 8:00PM

January 26, 2012 (Thursday)
Lost on Journey                               1:30PM
Country Wedding                             3:30PM
The King of Milu Deer                       5:30PM
Confucius                                       7:30PM

January 27, 2012 (Friday)
Ocean Heaven                                  1:30PM
Confucius                                        3:30PM
Lost on Journey                                5:30PM
Bodyguards & Assassins                    8:00PM

January 28, 2012 (Saturday)
The King of Milu Deer                        1:30PM
Ocean Heaven                                  3:30PM
Lost on Journey                                5:30PM
Bodyguards & Assassins                    7:30PM

January 29, 2012 (Sunday)
Lost on Journey                                1:30PM
Country Wedding                              3:30PM
Bodyguards & Assassins                    5:30PM
Ocean Heaven                                  8:30PM

Mapanghingi ka ba? Readers win Kitchen Showcase

One of the best feeling that anyone can experience is the joy of winning.

Whether it's cash from a raffle draw or a gadget from an online promotion, the happiness of being "I'm lucky today!" is such a moment worth reminiscing that you wish for more to come.

That's why I was surprised to find out that two of my blog readers actually won the top spots of the nationwide contest Electrolux Man Knock on Your Door video contest.  Ronald De Lima and Samuel Duque each won a kitchen showcase composed of a 3-door ref, gas range, coffee maker and a microwave oven.  See their winning videos below:

I was just happy that through my blog, I made two people spend a happier Christmas this year with a truck-load of winnings (literally and figuratively).  Thus, I got a shower of praises and thank yous from them:

Ronald: "Thanks Richard for convincing me to join this video contest. I never thought I could win this one...I thought of backing out but you and my wife convinced me otherwise."

Samuel: "Thank you, thank you talaga! Two years na akong hinihiritan ng mommy ko ng gas range. At eto sa pagsali ko pala sa contest matutupad."

And as I promised that if at least twenty (20) of my readers will join in this contest, I will raffle off some prizes to the participants.  I personally choose the videos of Bobzkie and Nova from the non-winning entries. Both of you will win a laptop bag each. Please email your contact info and mailing address to astig316@yahoo.com.

Thank you to all who have joined and happy holidays to everyone!

Does your Kumare deserve to Win?

I was so lazy to go to work one morning that I found myself lying like a dead wood on the sofa while channel surfing the TV.

I was so lazy that the length of intervals of me changing the channel using the remote control is every almost 10 seconds.

I was so lazy that I when the RC fell down on the floor, I did not bother picking it up.

Then there was Kumare Klub on TV 5.  The new morning show, which airs every weekdays at 7:00 am, that offers an hour of rich information and solutions for mothers’ dilemmas at home plus do-it-yourself tips and health information for moms and children.  It stars the trio of Amy Perez, Cristine Bersola and Chiqui Roa Puno.  Among the three, the last Chiqui was the one who made me lift my lazy ass off the sofa.

Chiqui has this Chuiqui Chiqui Dance Dance portion where she teaches a group of moms in the set, which viewers can follow popular and latest dance steps.  It's like ala-Billy Banks or Richard Simmons workout Pinoy-style.  And I am not ashamed to admit that Chiqui teached me how to dougie.

Other great segments in the show includes the nominate your kumare giveaway where TV viewers are invited to send a letter to the show regarding a kumare who they think deserves to win a surprise gift--- shopping spree, a complete make-over, vacation treat and others.

Now, if you think you have a kumare who deserves to be a queen for a day. Send an email to kumareklub@tv5.com.ph and indicate why she should be picked along with your name and contact details.

Win 10,000 worth of shopping spree for someone

If somebody gives you a Php 10,000 shopping money, what will you buy?


A gadget... an appliance... or new shoes and clothes, perhaps.

What if the said amount will be given to you but you need to donate it to someone who needs it more than you do, will you do it?

If your answer to the second question is a resounding yes, this promotion is for you!  The Philippine Star in cooperation with Robinsons Department store will make wishes of your love ones, friends and colleagues come true with their Be a Santa for Someone contest.

No purchase required. All you have to do is complete this message and email to  santaforsome1@philstar.com.ph on or before December 17. 

This Christmas, I want to surprise my _________________ with a _____________________ from Robinsons Department Store because _____________________________________________.

Name / Age of Entry Sender: 
Name / Age of Gift Recipient: 
Email and Mobile/ Landline Number of Sender:

Five lucky letter sender will be contacted the following week after the deadline. Winners will be published on the Dec. 30 issue of Philippine Star.

GMA Pasabay sa Pasko

Have you seen this bus? Catch it for a free ride this holiday season!

I was reading the news yesterday and was salivating over the latest gadgets, watches and apparels posted in full color ads.

I can only close my eyes and wish somebody will give at least one of them to me this Christmas or by divine intervention I'll wake up one day with all these goodies scaterred in our living room.

Well, Christmas season is here so definitely there are a lot of FREE stuff to come since many people becomes very generous when times like this come.

Take for example GMA News TV who is offering the Pasabay sa Pasko free bus rides to commuters. It started last November 14 and will be running until December 16 (Monday-Friday).

Catch their specially markes buses (parang tansan lang kung i-diecribe e, no?) as they round the route of SM Fairview and SM Mall of Asia and back! With GMA News TV Pasabay sa Pasko, you get a free, fast and quality bus ride during the Christmas Rush. Ride the Pasabay Bus for free and enjoy your Christmas shopping!