Discounts, promos and FREE rides for government employees

Good news to all government employees nationwide!

Discounts, promos and FREE rides awaits workers from the public sector this month as part of the 114th Philippine Civil Service anniversary.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that government employees who have official government IDs may avail of discounts at SM department stores and the Manila Ocean Park.

In a post on its website, the CSC said the Manila Ocean Park offers two discount tour packages.

On the other hand, SM will hold six days of back-to-back special sales for government workers in SM Department Stores nationwide from Sept. 15 to 17.

SM will also offer discounts for government workers in its Supermarket and Hypermarket stores Sept. 19 to 21.

But government workers who want to avail of this should show their government IDs and SM Advantage or Prestige Card, or BDO Rewards Card.

Earlier, the Light Rail Transit Authority said government workers may avail of free rides on the Light and Metro Rail Transit systems on September 19.

The LRTA said free rides for government employees on Sept. 19 will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LRT-1 links Roosevelt in Quezon City to Baclaran while LRT-2 links Recto in Manila to Santolan. MRT-3 links North Avenue in Quezon City to Taft Avenue in Pasay City via Epifanio delos Santos Avenue.

Who wants to meet Taylor Swift in person?

Image taken from yallwire.com

I have one niece who happens to be a big Taylor Swift fan.

That's why when we found out that the lovely singer will be coming to Manila next month, we promised her that we will watch her concert.

The problem is all tickets are sold out and even scalpers would love to see her perform live so it's not really a good option to take chances come the day of the event. So, the only best thing to do is to monitor newspapers and the internet for any possible promotions that would give away TS concert tix.

The always generous Unilab Facebook fan page has two contests where their female followers can join and have a chance to get to see the concert for FREE. I am still hoping that they will run another promo for the male species because we too want to her Taylor singing and whispering "You Belong to Me"

Here's another Taylor Swift alert that I am sure would interest half of the Philippine population. There is this event called The Taylor Swift VIP Fair and Fan Mag Launch happening in January 29 at SM North EDSA, The Block.

It will be a day full of TS-related activities like design-your-own photo, notebook, nail art and other surprises. There will also be a special performance by acoustic artist Sabrina.

Talylor Swift freebies and prizes will be given away but of course, you need to go there because a lucky fan will be drawn and have a VIP pass for a meet and greet with Taylor.

So, if you happen to see me at the venue... it's for the love of my niece and to the male population who digs Taylor!

Another Win Usher Concert tickets contest

UPDATES!

Chanel V's Usher Philippines Contest Winners!

Congratulations to Patrick Malata, Belle Rocillo and Justin Bautista for winning the Usher Philippines Contest!

Please wait for an email from Chanel V on home to get your concert tickets.

Here's another chance to win two tickets to the Usher concert. Since the concert will be this coming Friday, you need to send your entries now!

Just answer this question: What’s your favorite Usher song and why?

Send in your answers to info@circuitmag.net. The best two replies will get two passes for Usher Live in Manila Concert on July 9, 8PM at SM MOA Concert Grounds.

This promo is sponsored by circuitmag.net.

Win a pair of tickets to Usher Live in Manila

Here's a little guessing game that seems too and can give you two (2) tickets to watch Usher's concert at SM Mall of Asia on July 9.

Guess who is Usher among the four silhouettes of four different artists seen above. My guess is he's artist letter D. I don't know with you guys but that's my answer. (Don't slash me with that look, friend. I just want to help).

If you think you know the correct answer, just visit Channel V to join the contest.

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.

Play and Win at Eveready Event at SM MOA

I got an email from one of the followers of Mapanghingi ka ba? for an upcoming event that his company is promoting.

His first line goes "Hi! it's me again, lloyd b.. i won the iron man 2 tickets last month.. many thanks to your blogsite!" This made me smile 'coz he still remembers a simple thing I shared to him and is very thankful pa rin. This guy is really a down to earth computer wiz.

Lloyd B. is inviting us, yes anyone who is reading this post, to the Eveready event at SM Mall of Asia on June 12 where gift packs and other surprises will be given away to those who will participate in the games and contest during the event.

For other promos and updates, you can check www.eveready.com.ph or Eveready Phil on facebook.

Upload your Best Japorms photo and Win SM GCs

Do you think your summer japorms is simply whattaman?!

Well, SM is looking for teens and yuppies who has that summer look that they are looking for. Six winners will win Php 1000 SM GCs each in this contest that will run until May 21, 2010

First, you should have as Facebook account and needs to become a fan of BOLD and BRIGHT: BE PART OF SM’S SUMMER LOOK BOOK fan page. Take photos of yourself wearing your bold and bright summer wear. (Be creative so you'll have the edge)

You then need to upload your photos. For every photo you post, add a short caption to describe what you are wearing. Be creative because this will serve as your contest entry. Send as many entries as you want to increase your chance of winning.

Weekly, SM will pick a photo which best represents the contest’s theme. Aside from the 1k GC, you'll also earn the bragging rights that you you are super porma this summer! So, forget about the GC, just give it to me if you win, ok :-)

FREE Plastic Containers at SM Warehouse Sale

For a bargain bin hunter like me, what can be bigger than a warehouse sale?

How about a 60-liter plastic container for free? Now that's what you call really big. However, it's not like you'll gonna get for it free by just being at the SM Warehouse Sale happening from March 26 - 28 at SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 1,2 & 3.

You have to buy Php 3000 worth of items that will be on sale for as much as 50% off to get one big container that I really need now since the water crisis is far from over. Also, you need to have an SM advantage card, SM Prestige or BDO Rewards card.

Now, if you find it as a good deal, start making that shopping list in preparation for this weekend's sale. If you don't, there's always Divisoria to get one of these Orocans.

Lots of FREE Stuff at H&B Show

I'll be accompanying my wife tomorrow in a parenting forum at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. I just hope the event ends early so we can still go to the Health and Beauty Show 2010 at the 5th Level of SM Megamall.

I saw this ad on Business World and this might interest my fellow freebie-natic especially those health buff out there. It says admission is Free. Then more free stuff

Free Check-up

Free Massage

Free Health seminars

Free sample products

plus hourly raffle! Woohoo!

This event which is also a Food and Nutrition Expo will run from March 19 - 21 (9:00 am - 8:00 pm)

FREE Items at SM Megamall this March

I got a copy of Shopmag Select magazine as an insert when I bought an issue of the Manila Bulletin last Weekend. It’s like a promotional brochure from SM which offers discounts and freebies.

For it’s first issue, it featured great savings that SM Megamall offers to this shoppers this March. Under the Deals & Steals segment of the brochure, they have discounted items of up to 70% and raffle promos courtesy of some of their establishments.

Since this blog is about freebies, I’ll just highlight the free stuff that you can get from the said mall this month.

FREE Powerbooks Notebook for every Php 1500 single receipt purchase until March 31, 2010

FREE Watsons Wristwatch for a minimum Php 800 single reciept purchase with any featured items until March 24, 2010

FREE Vision Express eyeglasses when you buy an eye wear worth at least Php 3000 until December 2010 (whew! So this one is a year round Buy 1, Take 1 promo)

You can also visit www.shopmag.com for future events and promos at SM Malls.