Tell your story and join Singtel’s The 5-Min Video Challenge, Get the chance to compete with the best in Asia, Africa and Australia and win as much as $30,000

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What can you do in five minutes? Not many would claim to watch a film, but it’s a challenge that Singtel would like to make to seasoned and budding content creators with The 5-Min Video Challenge, a regional film competition where participants must create compelling content in a limited time frame.

The challenge’s theme is “Connecting Lives,” which aims to explore how the connections in life can bring the world together. The competition is open to creators from Singtel Group's markets across Asia, Africa, and Australia.

In the Philippines, Singtel has partnered with Globe to search for the country’s top content creators. Those interested in joining must fill out the application form available on the Globe website and submit their five minute video, along with the video poster, subtitles (if applicable), and members’ photos. Entries will be accepted until October 22, 2017.

“Our partnership with Singtel’s The 5-Min Video Challenge is part of our vision to give more opportunities to talented Filipinos to produce original content. At the same time, we are giving local audiences the chance to have access to quality content which they can watch whenever. Sometimes, all you need is five minutes to get a point across,” shares Chief Commercial Officer, Albert De Larrazabal.

Three local winners will be announced on the official Facebook and Twitter pages of Globe Telecom on October 30. The grand prize winner will get P150,000, while the first runner-up will win P50,000 and the second runner-up will win P25,000.

The grand prize winner and the first runner-up will fly to Singapore to represent the country in the regional round, where they will compete with entries from Africa, Australia, India, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. The winners will be announced in a gala celebration on November 22 and the grand prize winner will be awarded $30,000, while the runner-up will take home $15,000.

Singtel will also be giving away special awards such as the Social Media Star award with the prize of $3,000. It is for the entry with the most number of likes on its trailer until October 22. There will also be two People’s Choice winners based on the top 2 entries with the highest votes during the regional voting in November. Winners will take home $3,000 and $2,000 respectively. 

The 5-Min Video Challenge was established in 2016 by Singtel to test the creativity of the most talented minds in the region, and create a collection of entertaining and thought-provoking content in bite-sized pieces perfect for the mobile phone, one of the strongest drivers of entertainment consumption.

Last year, Miguel Lorenzo Sotto and Jazmine Yvette Reyes of the Philippines won first runner-up for their short film entitled Pagnanakaw. 

For more information on the challenge and how to submit your video, visit the website at http://www.globe.com.ph/the-5min-vid-challenge.

“Biyaheng Proud Nanay, Trip Namin ni Nanay” winners finally arrived

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LAST July 28, 2017, classes in all levels were suspended. Government offices had to close down due to heavy rains in Metro Manila because of Typhoon Gorio. But this did not stop the winners of “Biyaheng Proud Nanay, Trip Namin ni Nanay” selfie contest to troop to Manila to receive their prizes.

The selfie contest which follows the theme of "mother and child" is a collaboration between Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation, Inc. and Genesis Bus Transport Service. The selfie should be taken inside the bus with a caption that answers the question, “Why do you consider this travel unforgettable?” MYNP received 50 entries from different destinations of Genesis and Joy Bus.

Ms. Bemz Benedito, MYNP Managing Director, Gizella Martinez, Sarah Grace Codilla, Dr. Boy Abunda, Filipinas Bagorio, Ms. Loren Zubia, Assistant Marketing Manager of Genesis Bus Transport Service

Filipinas Bagorio is a 39 year old mother from Baguio City. When she heard that she won the contest, she immediately called the office of Joy Bus to make a reservation. Filipinas has three kids and she works in an insurance company for motor vehicles. “Tuwang tuwa po ako na ako’y nanalo dahil sa dami ko nang sinalihan ay ito ang pinaka una kong panalo,” Bagorio said.

Another winner is a CCTV and telephone operator of an electronic company from Cabuyao, Laguna. Nanay Gizella Martinez is 34 years old and has three children. She said that upon seeing the flyers inside the bus about the contest, she immediately posed with her daughter and sent it to MYNP and wrote a caption coming from her heart “Unang pag bisita sa pamilya at mga kaibigan sa norte. Salamat Genesis Bus sa safe na biyahe.” She added that she chose Genesis because she feels safe and comfortable.

On the other hand, another mother from the summer capital of the Philippines was very lucky during the rainy season as Genesis officials picked her entry. Nanay Sarah Grace Codilla, 25 years old has two children. She’s a native of Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao but settled in Baguio. Her work entails travel from Manila to Central and Northern Luzon as an insurance broker. She admits that there were times when she had to bring her daughter to her trip, Manila especially, where she has relatives too. “Genesis is always my travel buddy,” Codilla quipped. “Accomodating pa ang mga staff sa loob ng bus,” she added.

The awarding of prizes to the winners were attended by Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation, chairman Dr. Boy R. Abunda, MYNP Managing Director, Ms. Bemz Benedito and Ms. Loren Zubia, Assistant Marketing Manager of Genesis Bus Transport Service.

The three winners received a good for two all-expense paid vacation at Costa Pacifica Resort in Baler, Aurora and Php10,000.00 cash. The winners were very excited to their getaway vacation to rejuvenate with nature in picturesque Baler. After all, moms need a break, too. 

Go wild stocking up on Ever Bilena products to win great prizes!

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P60,000 worth of cosmetics and prizes await at Make-Up Mania!

Buy more and win big as Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand, invites you to join Make-Up Mania – a raffle contest open to all Ever Bilena customers and ongoing exclusively at all Watsons Stores nationwide. 

Joining is easy! Simply purchase two items or more from any of the following participating Ever Bilena products: Ever Bilena Matte Two Way Cake, Ever Bilena Liquid Concealer, Ever Bilena Eyebrow Palette Pink and Brown, Ever Bilena Matic Brow and Eyeliner, Ever Bilena Matte Lipsticks, Ever Bilena Lip and Cheek Stain in Splash Red, EB Kleopatra Magic Lipstick, Evera Face Powder, Ever Bilena Luxe Lipstick, and EB Blend Me Sponge. Be sure to place all purchases in a single receipt.

Make sure to “like” Ever Bilena’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics, and send them a personal message with a photo of your proof of purchase. Include your name, address, contact number, and Facebook account with the photo. Proof of purchase should be readable and clear. 

Once sent, you will receive a notification from an Ever Bilena representative indicating that your entry is valid. The more entries you submit, the more chances you have of winning. 

One lucky winner will take home a total of P60,000 worth Ever Bilena products, two nights hotel accommodation at Luxent Hotel, and two domestic roundtrip tickets from Air Asia. Two winners will receive P20,000 worth of Ever Bilena products with two buffet dinner at Luxent Hotel and shopping spree from Jewels. Ten winners will win P3,000 worth of Ever Bilena products. 

Entries will only be accepted until July 31, 2017, so start shopping for your favorite Ever Bilena make-up today!

Visit www.everbilena.com.ph and follow www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics to learn more and win! 

Coaches Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, Sharon Cuneta Team Up In “The Voice Teens”

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Top-rating singing reality show “The Voice” is letting the voices of teens be heard as it opens an all-new season for teens for the first time in Asia soon on ABS-CBN.

Talented artists 13 to 17 years old will take on a musical journey of a lifetime with the guidance of four superstar coaches: Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Sharon Cuneta.

“I don’t know what to expect. I joined the ‘Kids,’ now ‘Teens.’ I’m relaxed. It’s nice to be with people you’ve worked with before. It’s exciting, it’s the beginning of something again,” said the Megastar.

The first edition of “The Voice Teens” recently began taping its blind auditions, the first stage of the competition where teen artists from different parts of the country and the world try to get the coaches to turn around for them with only their voice.

“What I like about the teens and what makes things easier is their age is closer (to ours). You can be more critical. It’s a different game this time around. The teens, I’ll still give them a hard time – it’s my job,” said rock icon coach Bamboo.

Like in previous seasons, the coaches have prepared “possible sales pitches” to woo the artists they want to draft into their respective teams. But according to coach Lea, unexpected things happen during the blind auditions that viewers pay more attention to.

“A lot of the times, no matter what kind of preparation you make, you say things that fight for that person, not having prepared anything. Everything just comes out from the heart and it’s spontaneous. And I think it’s more fun when there’s stuff that you don’t expect, that are unplanned,” said the broadway diva.

Returning coach and popstar royalty Sarah is excited to return to coaching and will do anything to win this season.

“I still feel like a teenager. I think you should be familiar with the current hits because it’s their sound and it seems that a lot of them sound alike. The challenge is, how do you bring out the real them?” she said.

Which team will produce the next “The Voice” grand champion? From what part of the country or the world will the next Mitoy, Jason Dy, Lyca Gairanod, Elha Nympha, and Joshua Oliveros come from?

Watch out for “The Voice Teens” soon on ABS-CBN.

Pioneer Insurance announces #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition finalists, Vote now for your fave song!

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After a rigorous selection process, ten talented student songwriters have been chosen as the finalists of Pioneer Insurance’s #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition.

Play and listen to these beautiful songs and vote for your favorite #MoveOnLang song.

1. “Aking Mundo” by Benjamin Quijano of University of the Philippines Los Baños

2. “Alive” by Kenneth Roquid of University of the Philippines Diliman

3. “Chronosphere” by CK Sabillo of University of Santo Tomas

4. “From Now On” by Julien Cloma of STI College Novaliches

5. “Hand in Hand” by Julia Dichoso of Sorsogon State College 

6. “Invincible” by Yosef Escoto of San Beda College Alabang

7. “Make It Through” by Luigi Balazo of University of San Carlos 

8. “Martsa ni Martha” by Marie Maureen Salvaleon of Southwestern University PHINMA 

9. “The Biggest Leap” by Marie Bernadette Tayag of De La Salle University Manila

10. “Time” by Patricia Monsod of University of the Philippines Diliman 

Visit https://www.facebook.com/PioneerIsYourInsurance and www.moveonlang.ph to vote for your favorite entry. Voting will end on January 23, 2017 at 12 NN.

Pioneer Insurance launched the #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition in partnership with the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP) to encourage the youth to pursue artistic endeavors and to celebrate the Filipino trait of resiliency.

(From left) Pioneer Insurance Marketing FVP Len Pozon, Pioneer Retail Organization Head Lorenzo Chan, Jr., FILSCAP President Rico Blanco and FILSCAP Chairman Arturo Lui Pio at the launch of the #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition last September 2016.

Applicants were challenged to write a song expressing their own unique take on Filipino resiliency. After screening hundreds of submissions from students all over the country, the board of judges, composed of practitioners from the music industry, selected entries to move on to the final round of judging.

The songs cover a wide range of genres from straightforward pop to alternative pop, acoustic, and even electronic ballads. 

“We’re happy to have received such a variety of song submissions. It just goes to show that the next generation of Filipino musicians have much to offer,” said Pioneer’s Marketing Head Len Pozon.

The public can listen and vote for their favorite songs at www.moveonlang.ph from January 4 to 23, 2017. The finalist with the most online votes will be crowned the Online Favorite and awarded a cash prize of PHP 10,000.

The top ten entries will also be interpreted by performers during the Finals Night on February 2, 2017, at Hard Rock Café in Glorietta 3, Makati City, with live coverage on Pioneer Insurance’s Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/PioneerIsYourInsurance. A panel of judges will then decide the top three winners of the competition.

The Grand Winner of Pioneer Insurance’s #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition will bring home PHP 100,000, while the second and third placers will win PHP 50,000 and PHP 30,000 respectively. The remaining seven non-winning participants will receive a consolation prize of PHP 10,000. All finalists will be awarded PHP 100,000 worth of insurance coverage courtesy of Pioneer.

Rico Blanco, Yael Yuzon and Aristotle “Gloc 9” Pollisco give tips to aspiring songwriters at the San Beda College Alabang leg of the Pioneer and FILSCAP Campus Caravan.

A staunch supporter of the arts, Pioneer shares their message of hope through yearly competitions in various creative fields like filmmaking, playwriting, and this time, songwriting.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to promote local music through our partnership with FILSCAP, the sole and official music copyright society in the Philippines and One Music PH, ABS-CBN's online music portal,” said Pozon. “We hope that #MoveOnLang will inspire not only the youth, but our entire nation to keep moving forward despite setbacks and difficulties.”

To learn more about Pioneer Insurance’s #MoveOnLang Songwriting Competition, visit www.moveonlang.ph and www.facebook.com/PioneerIsYourInsurance.

OPPO's #NationalSelfieDay is on every #SelfieExpert's Holiday Wishlist

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Post your selfies and join the #NationalSelfieDay contest

Your selfie could get you a new smartphone this holiday season.

December is indeed a season of giving. As a way of extending gratitude, mobile technology brand OPPO is giving away 100 units of F1s to lucky Facebook users who will participate in the National Selfie Day Contest.

“The National Selfie Day Contest is OPPO’s way of giving back after all the milestones we made this year. It’s also our way of rewarding netizens for creatively expressing their most unforgettable holiday moments in selfies,” said OPPO Philippines Brand Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng.

Participants can start posting their selfie entries on Facebook beginning December 5 midnight. The contest closes on December 26 at 11:59PM.

The winners will be announced on December 28 via OPPO’s Facebook page. They will also be notified through e-mail.

For more details about the contest mechanics, please visit https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/.

SUPERCHARGE YOUR SUNDAYS WITH HISTORY’S WATCH AND WIN CONTEST ON SUPERCHARGED HISTORY

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Philippines -  HISTORY is giving away 3 sets of petrol vouchers worth PHP3,000 each to 3 lucky winners weekly in the Watch and Win Contest on Supercharged HISTORY, a programming block on HISTORY every Sunday from 10-11 pm.

How to join:

1. Download the IQNECT app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile    
phone.  

2. Watch Big Easy Motors/Counting Cars on Supercharged HISTORY airing Sundays starting at 10pm. 

3.  Using the IQNECT app, scan any car featured in Big Easy Motors/Counting Cars. 

4.  Answer a simple question on the app to participate.

HISTORY’s Watch and Win Contest is open to all HISTORY subscribers in the Philippines. Contestants are allowed to submit only 1 entry each and must be submitted between 10pm and 11pm every Sunday.

Three winners will be selected per week who will win vouchers worth PHP3,000 each redeemable for petrol. Winners will be notified via email or phone within 2 weeks from date of submission of entries.

Contest ends 9 January 2017.

For more information, visit  

http://www.historyasia.com/shows/supercharged-history  

www.historyasia.com/shows/supercharged-history.  

HISTORY™ is available on SKYCable Ch 67; Cable Link Ch. 43; Dream Satellite Ch 30; Destiny Cable Ch 57; and Cignal Ch 125.

“Win a set of Wrangler TripleMax Tires by joining Goodyear’s My SUV Story Contest”

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Join Goodyear’s “Love the Drive, My SUV Story” contest and get a chance to win a set of the new Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax Tires.

To join, just follow these simple steps:

1. Tell us about your SUV. How do you use it? Where do you use it? Post your story in our Facebook page -www.facebook.com/GoodyearPhilippines/

2. Attach a photo of your bonding moment with your SUV or a bonding moment with someone special inside your SUV.

3. Caption it with your answer to this question: “Given your driving style and needs, how will Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax tires help you #LoveTheDrive with your SUV?”

4. Please include the hashtags #GoodyearPH #LoveTheDrive #MySUVStory

5. The most creative submissions win special prizes from Goodyear Philippines!

The first prize winner will get to take home one set of four Wrangler TripleMax tires while five consolation prize winners will enjoy Fuji Instax Mini 7S camera.

Contest duration is from September 9 – October 21, 2016 and is open to followers based on the Philippines.

Goodyear’s Wrangler TripleMax is its newest and best SUV tire yet. Designed for mid-size SUVs, the Wrangler TripleMax provides superior braking performance, shorter wet braking and road hazard resistant features, giving families a safer and more fun driving experience and making the ideal tire for rainy season road trips.

For more safety tire tips and information, log on to www.goodyear.com.ph.

Kimberly Pauig, Grand Winner of “AirAsia Travel Photographer 2016” Contest

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Kimberly Pauig, Grand winner of AirAsia Travel Photographer Contest  with  AirAsia Travel Photographer panel of judges and event host Tracy Abad 

After hundreds of entries and a series of exciting challenges, Kimberly Pauig, a writer from Pasig City, emerged as the winner of this year’s AirAsia Travel Photographer Contest, gets 200,000 AirAsia BIG points!

The AirAsia Travel Photographer Top 3 Finalists. (From left: AirAsia Pilot, AirAsia Cabin Crew, Dave Poblete – 2nd Place, Kimberly Pauig – 1st Place, DJ Magbanua – 3rd Place)

The results were announced live at the dramatic AirAsia Travel Photographer Final Show held in Green Sun, Makati City. 

From hundreds of entries, the field was whittled down to six finalists who travelled all the way to Macau to compete in different challenges. Finalists Neil Michael Cardano, a Hotel Front Desk Officer from Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Mithilaya Miclat, a Nutritionist-Dietician and Social Entrepreneur from Davao City; Eliseo Zuniga, a lawyer from Taguig City; Kimberly Pauig, a writer from Pasig City; Daniel Magbanua, a Fashion Photography student from Quezon City and Dave Poblete, a BPO employee from Makati City, showed their skills in portraiture, food photography and more, as they visited Coloane Village, Fisherman’s Wharf and other cultural attractions in Macau.

The AirAsia Travel Photographer panel of judges deliberating the results. (From left: Nachi Ugarte, Wawi Navarrosa, Jacob Maentz)

At the Final Show hosted by DJ Tracy Abad of The Mad House of Mellow 94.7, the top three finalists, DJ Magbanua, Kimberly Pauig and Dave Poblete were selected and immediately went through final presentations to the judges who are composed of young leaders and veterans in the field of photography, branding and visual arts. The panel of judges included Nachi Ugarte, creative director of GRID magazine; Jacob Maentz, documentary photographer; Wawi Navarrosa, artist/photographer, founder of Thousandfold.

"We are impressed with the quality and composition of entries we received this year. The six finalists did a wonderful job in the final leg of challenges with each of their photos revealing a compelling story. Needless to say, it was a difficult decision to choose only one winner." said Jacob Maentz.

After an intense deliberation session, Kimberly Pauig, a writer from Pasig City whose beautiful portrait shot wowed the judges, became the “AirAsia Travel Photographer 2016”.

She received 200,000 AirAsia BIG Points, a surprise vacation package and several prizes from partner brands including GRID magazine and Flight 001 Philippines.

The “AirAsia Travel Photographer 2016”, Ms. Kimberly Pauig (3rd from left) together with the Philippines AirAsia Pilot and Cabin Crew.

The AirAsia Travel Photographer 2016 People’s Choice Awardee, Dave Poblete with the Philippines AirAsia Head of Commercial Mr. Gerard Penaflor.

Dave Poblete was named 1st Runner Up and Daniel Magbanua placed 2nd Runner Up, with both receiving 50,000 AirAsia BIG Points. Dave Poblete also took home the People’s Choice Award, as he received the highest public votes at the official AirAsia Travel Photographer website (www.airasiatp.com). 

To revisit the exciting journey of the top six, visit AirAsia’s Official Facebook page (facebook.com/AirAsiaPhilippines) to watch the webisodes featuring their amazing experience in Macau all the way to the final elimination and announcement of the winner.

The AirAsia Travel Photographer 2016 is also brought to you by AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme, Mellow 94.7, Grid Magazine and Flight 001 Philippines.

The AATP, which is now on its second-year, is part of AirAsia’s continuous effort to inspire, engage and empower the youth to pursue their goals by traveling and sharing their stories through stunning images and photographs.

AirAsia BIG Points raffle winner Joviland Rita with an AirAsia Cabin Crew and Philippines AirAsia Marketing Officer Ms. Stephanie Bascos.

All participants went through rounds of judging and were selected based on creativity, content, originality and technical or visual presentation.

TOFARM captures lives of Farmers through Music

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After successfully putting the spotlight on the lives of the Filipino Farmers at the ToFarm Film Festival, Universal Harvester continues its advocacy of recognizing the inspirational stories of the agricultural sector with the first ToFarm Songwriting Competition.

“What started out as a program to give recognition to the hardworking farmers has now evolved to different layers that form our main advocacy for agriculture," says Dr. Milagros How, Executive Vice President of Universal Harvester lnc.

“ToFarm was first crafted as a program to help award those in the agricultural sector whose hands and feet, hearts and minds have been dedicated to provide bountiful feast for the whole nation. But then we thought it would be more meaningful if the much needed call to recognition for this industry is extended to the public,” she adds. 

This is an opportunity that Dr. Milagros How, Executive Vice President of Universal Harvester lnc. took advantage of as she continues her quest to creating awareness and recognition for her advocacy in the agricultural sector. To find a voice through song and to use music to gain recognition for our hardworking farmers and other workers in the similar sector this is the mission of the first TOFARM Songwriting Competition.

The TOFARM Film Festival last year where six stories highlighting the tribulations and triumphs of our farmers and similar workers in the sector were made, Universal Harvester Inc. now ventures into another medium to give more hype and meaning to their push for agricultural revolution.

“The TOFARM Film Festival, we harnessed the power of the cinematic arts to present the lives of our dear farmers and kababayans in the agricultural sector. Now, we are utilizing another field of art, which is music. Music is a universal language and we Pinoy are musical people. Filipinos are born with an innate talent in music. Our music are written from the heart in both lyrics and tune as we portray lives and everyday experiences through songs. Our songs contain and express our ambitions, dreams, emotions, frustrations, struggles and successes. With the musical compositions that we will harvest in the first TOFARM Songwriting Competition, we hope to discover musical wonders that would highlight the diligence, hard work, perseverance, resilience, tenacity and optimism of our farmers” - Dr. How explains in front of media at the launch event held at the Edsa Shangrila Hotel.

The opening of the Songwriting Festival was held last September 10, 2016 at the Mactan Function Room of the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. 

Heading the announcement during the launch are Dr. Milagros How, Executive Vice President of Universal Harvester lnc., Project Director Rommel Cunanan, with Luchie Roque, Trustee and former Program Director, National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA), Jed Balsamo, resident music director of Ballet Philippines, Olivier Ochanine, former music director and conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) and members of media present during the launch.

Guided by its theme, “Planting the seeds of change,” the First TOFARM Songwriting Competition is open to all Filipino amateur and professional songwriters. 

Different song genres are encouraged and suggested, but not limited to:

• Folk/Acoustic
• Rock
• Jazz
• R&B
• Country
• Pop
• Inspirational
• Fusion

The following requirements must be submitted on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2016: 

• Duly accomplished Application Form
• Copy of a valid ID with specimen signature of the applicant (including co-applicants, if collaboration) indicated thereon
• Song Entry in mp3 format labelled with the title and the contestant’s name or pseudonym directly on the CD 
• Lyric sheet (in English/or in any Filipino language Pilipino line-by-line translation, if applicable) two (2) hard copies and one (1) copy in pdf file in the Song Entry CD

Criteria in choosing the song entries are quality of composition, lyrics and its originality.

Nine (9) Finalists will be chosen by the TOFARM Listening Committee. Results shall be announced on DECEMBER 5, 2016 through print media and website announcements. Each of the nine (9) finalists will receive a certificate and P40,000.

From the finalists, a grand prize winner, 1st runner up, second runner up and the People’s Choice will be chosen during a special live concert happening on February, 2017.

Aside from the trophies, the grand winner will receive P300,000 cash; the first runner up, P200,000 cash and the second runner up P100,000. The People’s Choice award will also receive P75,000.

Entries may be sent via courier or postal mail to: TOFARM SONGWRiTlNG COMPETiTiON, TOFARM Secretariat 10th Floor, Harvester Corporate Center, 158 P. Tuazon St. corner 7th Street, Cubao, 1109 Philippines or via email tofarmmusic@gmail.com

UP student bags first prize in local digital art contest - 'DigiPinoy”

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A fine arts student form the University of the Philippines, Juan Paolo L. Magtira was recently declared as the winner in a nationwide arts contest dubbed “DigiPinoy” organized by Globe Telecom venture company AdSpark, an advertising solutions provider for local and global brands.

Magtira’s artwork, titled Intertwined, was picked as winner for the art contest for its sheer beauty and artistry. 

Image credit: AdSpark.ph, Juan Paolo Magtira

“His entry was a unanimous choice among the judges out of 39 entries in the contest,” said Jean Lander Agor, marketing and creatives associate director at AdSpark.

“His piece was judged based on how well it exemplified the theme DigiPinoy, its originality and artistic merit. Intertwined will be displayed as a mural at the Creative Wall for the AdSpark office,” the company statement said.

Magtira is a graduating student of Visual Communication program of the College of Fine Arts in UP Diliman.

The description for his entry read:

This image depicts the ‘love story’ between man and technology; technology (represented by a robotic woman) is connected to man in an effort to foster advancement. To allow man to live efficiently and easier by removing his own limitations which is depicted by stones that cover his body (a reference to ‘stone age’ that connotes a primitive way of living). A robotic woman is chosen as symbolism because women are the conduits for the gift of birth; the concept being that women have the ability to create an entirely new essence. This can be compared to the technological advancements that can push mankind, or to be more specific our country the Philippines, to greater heights. Someday we may be free from our innate weaknesses; to live up to our infinite potential as a race granted with the gift of technology.

“The theme DigiPinoy delves on the concept of how Filipinos are impacted by the rise of technology and how going digital is shaping the Filipino culture while preserving our age old traditions,” AdSpark statement said.

According to AdSpark, “Social media and other digital platforms have profoundly transformed the way we carry on with our lives, especially for us Filipinos. It has opened up the possibilities of discovering new information, sharing ideas and revolutionizing how we interact with one another and the world around us. Among those in the frontline of the most digital savvy people in the world are the youth.”

Prizes for the winner include P10,000 cash, a Macbook Pro and 6-month paid internship at AdSpark. A formal awarding ceremony is being scheduled this month.

SM Little Stars celebrates10th year anniversary

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SM Little Stars now on its 10th Year Anniversary of finding young talents,  SM Supermalls gives away P6.5 million total prizes to the next kiddie sensations.

The search for the next child superstars gets more special this year as the country's biggest nationwide kiddie talent search, SM Little Stars marks its 10th anniversary celebration with more fun learning experiences, talent enriching activities, and much bigger winnings at stake--over P6.5 million worth of total prizes!

SM Little Stars, is a nationwide kiddie talent competition and performance platform spearheaded by SM Supermalls to find the brightest, shining and aspiring little kids that we may dubbed as our “Little Stars”.

"For the past 10 years, SM Supermalls has witnessed a lot of kids' dreams coming true and how their amazing talents turned them into inspiring stories of success," shared Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls' senior vice president for marketing. "And now more than ever, SM Little Stars will continue to discover the brightest young talents from different parts of the country who will surely shine in their chosen fields."

To further inspire and excite this year's participants, San Agustin said that SM has in store the grandest set of prizes to date especially for the two grand winners who will each bring home a Suzuki Ciaz car, one-year talent management contract from TV5, college scholarship grant from National University, exclusive trip for two to Xiamen, China, Toy Kingdom Gift Cards, cash prizes and SM gift certificates.

Since 2007, SM Little Stars has been serving as training ground for thousands of hopefuls including some of the country’s kiddie sensations today.

Among these SM Little Stars big achievers are popular child actors Lei "Junior" Navarro (Batch 2015), Chun Sa "Chuchay" Jung (Batch 2014), JM "Cho" Ibañez (Batch 2009), commercial model Makee Dulalia (Batch 2012), musician and singer Kyle Jimenez (Batch 2012), kiddie power belter Telesa "Esang" De Torres (Batch 2013) and Nhikzy Vheench Calma.

SM Little Stars 2016 application forms are now available for download via www.smlittlestars.com.ph and for pick-up at any SM mall's branch's mall administration office (marketing department).

Pre-registration will start on March 27, from 10am to 6pm. Deadline of submission will vary depending on the contestant’s preferred schedule and/or venue of the preliminary screenings. The preliminary screenings will be held from April 16 to May 22. 

Never miss the chance to let your family's own little stars sparkle the brightest at the SM Little Stars 2016. 

Join Now!

Watch the ‘Epson Spectacular Christmas 3D Projection Mapping Show’, join the #Selfietacular Contest and win an Epson home projector

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Leading digital imaging company Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) invites the public to watch the ‘Epson Spectacular Christmas 3D Projection Mapping Show’, join the "Selfietacular Contest and win an Epson 3D home projector.

Ed Bonoan, Epson’s Head of Marketing Division shared that “since this is the first Christmas 3D projection mapping show in the country, we want as many people as possible to experience it – and to remember it.

People who watched the show can take a photo of themselves with the show in the background, post it on their Facebook, use the hashtags #selfietacular and #epsongivesback, and tag the Epson Philippines FB page to get a chance to win an Epson EH-TW570 home projector.” 

The Epson EH-TW570 is a highly affordable 3D home theatre projector that delivers quality entertainment and immersive gaming experience. Through Epson’s bright 480Hz drive technology, a stunning level of 3D brightness is made possible. The 480Hz drive technology minimizes the “blackout time” of the projector when 3D images are transitioning from frame to frame, giving viewers the smoothest 3D movie or gaming experience.

Epson’s Spectacular Christmas 3D Projection Mapping Show was made possible in partnership with Ortigas & Company. The show is held from 7pm to 12 midnight at the Capitol Commons Park in Ortigas Center, Pasig every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from December 11, 2015 until January 3, 2016.

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson’s lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Apple Deleva, the Grand Champion of Season 2 McJim Classic Leather's "Dreams Get Real: The Search For The Next OPM Star"

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Apple Deleva of Cabuyao, Laguna emerge as the champion during the concert-like finals night of the second season of McJim Classic Leather's "Dreams Get Real: The Search For The Next OPM Star."

Deleva receives a full album and music video grant; P100,000 in cash prize from McJim Classic Leather; artist marketing support; and a talent management contract.

With their aspirations for stardom at stake, McJim Dreams Get Real Talent Search’s Top Six gave the search their best shot—and their best performance ever—during the epic grand finals nights on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Music Museum in San Juan City.

From ten strong contenders, only six standout acts moved to the final round of the competition. Three of the six finalists were chosen by producers based on their overall performance and star quality, while the other three were people’s choices.

Deleva, a 19-year-old Communications student of University of Perpetual Help in Las Piñas, is a power belter who usually sings ballad and pop songs—and names Whitney Houston, Sarah Geronimo, Regine Velasquez, and her mom as her musical influences. Deleva quite expectedly aspires to be a professional and famous singer someday—a lofty goal that surely within reach. Her array of awards, after all, come from numerous singing competitions here and abroad. One that stands out was the Karaoke World Championships 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. Deleva was also a semi-finalist at GMA 7’s popular show, “Bet Sa Kantahan”.

The producer’s picks include Laguna native Apple Deleva, and both Rizal natives Zsarina Concepcion and Carmela Ravanilla, while the people’s choices were Erickson Malabanan from Batangas, Micah Llona from Taguig, and Trix Casauay from Caloocan.

What makes this season even more exciting is that five of the six finalists are outstanding female vocalists who inspire each other to shine. But Malabanan, the lone male contestant, vows that he will go into the competition with his strongest performance ever. 

Through the Dreams Get Real Talent Search, gentlemen’s brand McJim Classic Leather affirmed its image as an advocate for fresh new Filipino talents and Original Pilipino Music (OPM). 

After launching the careers of some of the most in-demand acts today, like vocal trio JBK, pop-rock band Fifth Dynamics, and Neo Domingo, McJim continues to enliven the local music by giving aspiring artists the opportunity to kick-start their own musical journeys.

“The six last acts gave us an extraordinary show! Each one of them has something distinct to offer, which result in an epic finale,” says Chris Cahilig, Dreams Get Real project head. “It wouldn’t surprise me if all of them attained success after this competition because their talents are mind blowing.”

With each having different reasons for joining the competition, the finalists would rather let their performances on stage decide who the best really is come finals night. However, the contestants, who had found a new family during the talent search, say that no matter what happens, they will always be grateful to McJim for the wonderful opportunities given them.

Considered as the biggest threat in the competition, Deleva is humbled by the recognition but still feels nervous about performing on a big stage. The19-year-old Communications student of University of Perpetual Help in Las Piñas declares with confidence: “They can look forward to getting more from me as a performer.”

Like the official McJim classic leather facebook page at www.facebook.com/OfficialMcJIM to be updated on all the happenings in the competition. 

Join this #WONDERFUL Blog Competition and Enjoy your Travel to New Zealand

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Join this #WONDERFUL Blog Competition  - an online competition wherein contestants can showcase their talent in writing and photography by capturing wonderful moments and expressing them online.

Winners get to enjoy New Zealand and will share their wonderful experience online.

Official Hashtag: #wonderful

Website: http://wonderful.ph/blog

General Deliverables:

1. Create your meme via http://wonderful.ph and share it on Twitter and Facebook.
2. Join the #wonderful Blog Competition.

MEME CREATION GUIDE:

The meme generator allows users to create a meme featuring 3 things that make their world wonderful.

Sample Meme:

Mandatories

• Use the hashtag #wonderful in all posts.
• Once the user creates his/her own meme, he/she needs to download it, and share it manually on Twitter and Facebook.
• Make sure to include the link http://wonderful.ph
• The caption should have a call to action for their followers to create their own memes, as well.
• Posts should be set to public.

User Experience

Facebook will automatically gather data from users’ recent activity, or recently liked pages, but users can still edit the photo and their interests per category (Favorite Movie, Top Friend, etc.)

Users have the liberty to craft their own captions for as long as they include ALL mandatories.

Twitter

1. Go to http://wonderful.ph and create your own meme.
2. After generating the meme, the user will need to agree with the Terms & Conditions.
3. The user needs to download his/her meme from the microsite, and tweet the photo itself.
4. Make sure all mandatories abovementioned are in the caption. (Sample below)

Sample caption: Burgers, Yoga, & Ed Sheeran! These are what makes my world #wonderful <3 Create yours too @ http://wonderful.ph)

Facebook

1. Go to http://wonderful.ph and create your own meme.
2. After generating the meme, the user will need to agree with the Terms & Conditions.

5. After clicking OK, The user needs to download his/her meme from the microsite, and post the photo itself.

3. Make sure all mandatories abovementioned are in the caption. (Sample below)
4. User needs to make sure that their Facebook post is set to public.

​BLOG COMPETITION GUIDE:

FULL MECHANICS CAN BE FOUND HERE: http://wonderful.ph/blog

Share your world of wonder and get a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to New Zealand!

1. Visit www.wonderful.ph and generate your own meme using the World of Wonder app.

2. On your blog, write about one of the three items featured on your meme and how it has made your world wonderful. (Min. 300 words).

3. Insert the generated meme anywhere within the post.

4. Insert this code at the end of the post: (See full mechanics page)