Accor Hotels celebrates their 10th year anniversary with a BANG!!
Up for grabs:
Ten (10) identical world tours for two persons with a market value from 3000 Euros onwards, with each comprising plane tickets in economy class with first departure from one of the following ten stop-over cities nearest to the winner's place of residence:
Paris (France)
London (Great Britain)
New-York (United States of America)
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Madrid (Spain)
Bangkok (Thailand)
Beijing (People's Republic of China)
Sydney (Australia)
Berlin (Germany).
One Hundred (100) stays for two persons for four nights in one of the following ten stop-over cities listed above.
Downside - you have to be a member of A-club. But don't fret you can join for FREE, HERE.
What to do to win?
You have to book and have a valid stay at any Accor hotel starting from March 1 - Dec. 31, 2011.
Each month there will be 11 winners, 1 round the world trip winner, and 10 winners of free nights stays
One hundred twenty (120) boxes of Twinings White Tea (25 tea bags)
For the users who can share the application to a minimum of 5 friends but not more than 19 friends. The friends who accepted the invitation to use the application must also complete steps 1-4 to be a valid entry attributed to the inviter.
There will be 10 winners per week. The draw will be done every Friday of the week in play.
Sixty (60) Twinings 4-compartment caddies
For the users who can share the application to a minimum of 20 friends and above. The friends who accepted the invitation to use the application must also complete steps 1-4 to be a valid entry attributed to the inviter.
There will be 5 winners per week. The draw will be done every Friday of the week in play.
One (1) iPad to be given away for the grand raffle. All users of the application who completed steps 1-4 will be entitled to join the grand raffle. In case the user has used the test more than once, it shall still be considered as one entry to the grand raffle.
Duration of the promo: February 27, 2011 to May 20, 2011
Up for grabs?
1. 5 Pond’s Gift Packs ( full range of either Pond’s Gold Radiance, Flawless White, or Age Miracle )
2. 1 The Body Shop Shiso White Skin Care range
3. 5 L’Oreal Paris Gift Packs + Charm Luxe Kabuki Brush
4. 5 Avon Gift Packs mixed with Purederm Goodies
5. 5 Golla Bags with Pond’s Dual Action UV Therapy Eye Cream inside each bag!
6. 1 Obagi C-Rx Set ( Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer )
7. 1 Kerastase Hair Care Set ( Basic Nutritive Set )
Lovely isn't it? Want to win these?
1.) Make a blog post about Beautynomics 5th Anniversary Giveaway.
2.) Also we have to thank the sponsors for giving us these wonderful prizes.
Please take time and like them:
And of course like Beautynomics.
3.) Share your blog post with your friends and family.
4.) After all has been done leave a comment on her blog post HERE
** Please follow the steps as indicated in her blog post to be eligible to win the prizes, lastly good luck to us all!! Again Happy 5th Anniversary Beautynomics!!
Be one of 50 lucky winners of Apple iPads in National Book Store’s Smart Grads Get Smart Rewards Raffle Promo!
Up for grabs:
- 50 Ipads 16GB Wifi 3G with Smart Bro Microsims
Get one raffle ticket for every P500 purchase of any product in a single transaction. Buy a Smart Bro Plug-it Kit and get three additional coupons on top of your accumulated number of coupons.
There will be 25 winners in Metro Manila, 15 winners in Luzon, and 10 winners in the Visayas and Mindanao area to bring home their very own Apple iPad 3G with Smart microsim.
then you might just be on your way to meet Maria Sharapova in Miami!!
Up for grabs:
The First Prize consists of a trip to Miami, Florida and a WTA Hospitality package which will include and cover the following for the First Prize Winner and one (1) accompanying guest (to be selected by Winner):
2 return economy flights to the airport nearest accommodation from the nearest airport based on First Prize Winner’s permanent address stated in the Entry form, a total $300 (USD) spending money (the accompanytotal 2 nights accommodation in double room at a hotel, return transfers between airport and hotel /and /hotel and the Event’s location as indicated by Promoter and, a “meet & greet” opportunity with Maria Sharapova.
23 (twenty three) runner’s up prizes consisting of a Sony Ericsson Xperia handset.
• The game is multiple choice. Correctly answer 3 out of 5 questions correctly by clicking on the choices provided to earn one virtual raffle ticket.
• You may look at a clue on the website by clicking on the text link: Need a clue? This is found at the bottom of the multiple choice question. This will open a new window showing the Gardenia website page with information on the specific trivia question.
• You may only play once per week. To play multiple times, you must invite a friend and that friend must join and play the Trivia Challenge. This makes for a successful invite.
Just send a sweet photo of you and your loved one with your favorite Monterey Beef Dish as you are preparing, cooking, or eating it and get a chance to win a Trip for two to Boracay!!
Want to win an Apple Itouch? Then help Coca-Cola make the next big thing in the Coca-Cola's Dream Pack contest.
Here’s how you can do all of that and get the chance to win an iTouch! Just answer the following questions in 150 words or less and submit them to dreampack2011@gmail.com:
1.If you had a dream Coke pack/bottle, what would it look like? How would you make it portable? How many mL/oz.? What would you call it and why? (e.g. in the same way we call the small Coke bottle Coke “Sakto”).
2.It’s fun to make up nicknames. How would you call a new Coke pack/bottle if it had the following characteristics and why?
“It's a new handy and re-sealable bottle which I can drink to go with my snacks, anytime, anywhere, whenever the need strikes. It is convenient, instant refreshment whenever, and wherever I go: be it travel, trip to the mall, gimmick, or just simply when I'm on- the-go. Truly a great companion for my mobile lifestyle.”
You have from February 18 to February 28, 2011 to submit your answers to dreampack2011@gmail.com with the following information:
·Subject: Coke Dream Pack Contest Entry
·Your First and Last Name
·Your Age
·Your Contact No.
·Your Email Address
Easy, right? So what are you waiting for? Get those creative juices flowing now! And make your design, the next big thing by Coca-Cola.
Two spoiled sisters -- Nora, a law student, and Mary, an undergrad party girl -- live with their father in a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills. Mary has become so "90210" she refuses to admit she is of Mexican descent. When dad suddenly passes away, their posh lives are turned upside down. They discover they have been left penniless and are forced to move into their estranged aunt Aurelia's modest but lively home in the Latino-centric Boyle Heights neighborhood of East LA.
They are terrified to leave their world of privilege; neither Nora (Camille Belle) nor Mary (Alexa Vega) speak Spanish or have ever had to take on actual responsibility. The girls gradually adapt to their new environment; their BMW and Prius are traded for the public bus and a used car.
As they embrace the culture that for so long they refused to accept, they both discover romance, the true meaning of family, and they learn that the life of PRADA actually means NADA without love, family and community.
My review on this movie.
The Title of the movie was catchy, and yes it caught my wife's attention. We went over to watch it and one thing was clear. This is an example of how not to make a movie. The storyline is indeed nice with the touch of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. I have no concern on what, which, where the setting is as it had fit well and the location played its part in the movie. But if you want to reach out to a much wider audience, the most basic thing a director could at least do is put subtitles.
Why you say? Almost 80% of the movie is set at East Los Angeles, and even some characters in the movie are saying this " You live in East L.A. and you don't know how to speak Spanish?" Well if this movie was targeted for L.A. only then putting subtitles are out of the question, but since you reach out to the whole world, not to mention the rest of the United States, the producers should have thought of putting subtitles for all the scenes that uses the Spanish language for us to understand, and yes there are many many scenes that they speak in their native Spanish.
Also worth mentioning is Wilmer Valderrama playing Bruno, his acting has come a long way from his days at The 70's show, where comedy was more of his forte, but now he has come of age, and worth a second look.
I hope this serves as a wake up call to the producers and directors of said movie, and even though I may say it is a good movie, others may have appreciated it more if they understood every bit of it.... peace out.
Catch From Prada to Nada now showing at your favorite theaters.
The Oscars are coming up and Fully Booked is screening four notable film classics (all Oscar winners/nominees) in U-View, our 62-seater theater.
These screenings are absolutely FREE of charge. Seating is strictly on a first-come-first-serve basis. We advise you to come early and bring something warm as the theater can get quite cold.
*Note: No food and drinks are allowed inside U-View. ...
Please see the films and screening schedule below:
Film: Ben-Hur
Thursday February 24 at 12 noon
Friday February 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday February 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday February 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Film: It's a Wonderful Life
Thursday February 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Friday February 25 at 9:00 p.m.
Saturday February 26 at 12:00 noon
Sunday February 27 at 5:00 p.m.
On the Waterfront
Thursday February 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday February 25 at 12:00 noon
Saturday February 26 at 9:00 p.m.
Sunday February 27 at 2:30 p.m.
True Grit (the 1969 original)
Thursday February 24 at 9:00 p.m.
Friday February 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday February 26 at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday February 27 at 12:00 noon
Welcome to the biggest, most comprehensive, and longest running gathering of wedding suppliers from all over the Philippines and Asia as they showcase the latest trends and newest styles in saying "I Do." This is the event that the entire Philippine wedding industry gears up for!
Join us on March 12 - 13, 2011 at the Ground Floor, SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia as Wedding Expo Philippines celebrates its latest edition of being the grandest & most prestigious wedding fair in the country.
1. For a minimum single receipt purchase of P 800.00 a customer is entitled to One (1) raffle coupon for a chance to win One (1) of the three (3) Vespa LX 150 scooters.
2. Maximum of 3 raffle coupon per receipt.
3. Valid only for Cash, Credit Card, GC and EPS Transactions.
4. Raffle coupon/s will automatically be handed out upon payment.
5. Drop boxes are placed at the store counters.
6. Customer must fill up the raffle coupon with his/her complete name, address, email address, telephone number and affix his/her signature on the raffle coupon. Raffle coupon with incomplete info will be considered as invalid.
7. Raffle date will be on April 29, 2011 in Suyen corporation office with DTI and Bench representative.
8. Cut off date of submission of entries : April 15, 2011 (store closing hours)
Apple Iphone 4G, Apple Ipads and Canon Ixus Digital Cameras!!
Promo for departures until March 31, 2011.
To submit your entry:
1. Download the Raffle Entry Submission Form from www.singaporeair.com, fill out the form by indicating your name, ticket number, mailing address, e-mail address and contact number, print the form affix your signature on each of the raffle coupon and cut the raffle entries;
2. To submit your entries, drop your entries at or mail by post addressed to Singapore Airlines Manila Ticket Office, 33F LKG Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Please indicate "RAFFLE PROMOTION" on the envelope when you submit your entries via post mail.
3. Drop box will be displayed prominently at the SIA Ticket Office from 8:30pm to 5:30pm, Mondays thru Fridays, from now until 31 March 2011.
Join the Maybelline Stiletto Run and get a chance to win up to P20,000 worth of products! Plus other SPECIAL prizes!!
On March 15, 2011, the Philippines will witness its first ever Stiletto Run in the Midtown Atrium of Robinsons Place Ermita.
Run in your highest heels and hottest outfit and get a chance to win P10,000 worth of Maybelline products plus a P10,000 shopping spree in Robinsons Department Store. Just purchase one Stiletto Mascara then text your stub number, full name and contact details to 0905-3322-065 to join.
Only the first 100 registrants will qualify, so what are you waiting for? Slip on those sexy stilettos and we’ll see you there!
Just purchase a P349 Stiletto Mascara from any Robinsons Department Store in Luzon and be one of the first 100 to text 0905-3322-065 your full name, STUB NUMBER, and contact details!
Ipads, Blackberry Bold, Iphone 3GS, Lenovo IdeaPad S10 and lots and lots of GC's
Buy 2 Buscopan tablets and take note of the promo code sticker at the back of the blister. Scratch of sticker to reveal a promo code. Watch the video. And answer the question... Sino'ng nag Buscopan?
Log on to www.sinongnagbuscopan.com.ph and answer the question for that episode. You can send as many entries as you can. 1 entry = 1 unique code.
Tom Selleck makes stellar comeback in new family-cop drama
“... skillfully done and performed.”
- USA TODAY
"CBS's 'Blue Bloods' is one of the best new series of the fall season…solid and satisfying"
St. Louis Post Dispatch
AXN, Southeast Asia’s No. 1 international channel, is excited to be the first in Asia to premiere Blue Bloods. This latest offering is by the same award-winning producers of hit TV series The Sopranos, Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green; and the creator that gave audiences iconic TV series Charlies’ Angels, Starsky and Hutch and Fantasy Island, Leonard Goldberg.
Praised as “one of the season’s five best new shows” by Entertainment Weekly, Blue Bloods has indeed lived up to its promise. The series debut in the United States was CBS’ highest rated Friday night premiere in 6 years! Critics universally praise Blue Bloods for its compelling characters, brilliant writing and engaging plot lines. In fact, the show has done so well for CBS that its shift from Friday to Wednesday nights has been a stellar success, topping its best ratings since its premiere!
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement, Blue Bloods marks multi-award winning Tom Selleck’s (Magnum P.I., Jesse Stone) return to prime-time TV. The stellar cast of young and seasoned actors include Donnie Wahlberg (Righteous Kill, Band of Brothers), Broadway luminary Len Cairou (Damages, The West Wing) and Bridget Moynahan (Coyote Ugly, Sex and the City).
Frank Reagan (Selleck) is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry (Cairou), during his stint as commissioner. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son Danny (Wahlberg), a seasoned detective and Iraqi War veteran who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases.
Get free flights to a Cebu Pacific local destination of your choice! With just 5 charge slips with a minimum P3,000 single transaction spend on your HSBC credit card
Use your HSBC Core Visa credit card (not valid with HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa and Red Mastercard) anywhere and get P1,000 gift certificate from Cebu Pacific that you can use to purchase travel tickets to any local destination with just 5 charge slips worth P3,000 each. Plus, continue to earn bonus points which you can use to redeem Rewards items or miles.
This promo feature starts on Feb. 14, 2011.
Cardholders can qualify to get Php1000 Cebu Pacific's Denominated Gift Certificate under the Feature. The redemption of Travel Gift Certificate may be claimed at our HSBC Davao Branch and Cebu Pacific ticketing office only.
Cardholders may redeem their Php1000 Cebu Pacific's Denominated Gift Certificate within ninety (90) calendar days from the purchase or transaction date as indicated on the credit card charge slip.
Don't have a HSBC credit card? Apply for one HERE.
For complete terms and conditions on this feature CLICK HERE.
I can't believe it!!! You can get free round trip tickets with your
everyday spendings!! Now even faster than before!!
Just spend at least P10,000 for a single transaction, and you're on your way to your favorite Cathay Pacific Destination!!!
The Feature will start on February 14, 2011 ("Start of Feature"). Redemption of the instant reward begins February 14, 2011 ("Start of Redemption").
All charge slips must be redeemed within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of purchase or transaction. Please note that only HSBC Core cards are included in this feature. (Mabuhay miles Visa and Red Mastercard are not included in this feature.)
Cathay Pacific ticketing offices:
Iloilo: G/F Arthur's Suites, Gen Luna Street Iloilo City Davao: 3F Metro Lifestyle Complex, corner F Torres and E Jacinto Extension Davao City Cebu: 12F Ayala Life FGU Centre Mindanao Avenue corner Biliran Road Cebu Business Park Cebu City Manila: 22F LKG Tower 6801 Ayala Avenue Makati City )
For more info on this wonderful promo CLICK HERE
Don't have an HSBC Credit card? Apply for one HERE.
They also have a promo for local flights via Cebu Pacific.... know more here.
I woke up with this very bad news... sad to say all good things do come to an end. And even though not all of us have had the use of this privilege from the said bank, we do hope and wish that they come up with more exciting features and more extravagant freebies for their customers.
Even though for now, they will end this promo by March 15, 2011, I think they have something in the works as the other credit card companies are really hitting it hard....and making a stand that they mean business and they would not give in without a fight. The latest addition to the freebies include free trips internationally, can you believe that? The other competitor is giving out free gas, free coffee and now free plane tickets.
Be among the top ten SuperCardholders with the highest winning points and you could win a year's supply of Coca Cola products or even a brand new Mitsubishi Montero sport.
Calling all dessert enthusiasts and just about anyone with a strong appetite for sweets. Here's a dessert buffet impossible to resist. Available on Monday Feb. 14, 2011, Valentine's Day, Medchef's Dessert-All-You-Can could be the sweetest thing that you can give to your significant other/bestfriend/relative/yourself.
For inquiries and reservations, call Medchef at 585-6052 / 0917-366-0430 and look for Jayson, Jobel or Ritchel.
"When your heart responds instinctively to other people's joys and sorrows, you will know you have lost your self and attained the experience of your 'one-body-ness' with the human race - and love has finally arrived."
~Tony de Mello~
Let Chef Niño take you from that first spicy glance of attraction to those juicy slices of tender loving affection to the seductive bites of intimacy and down to the trickling sweetness of true love.. Ah finally!
"La Vie En Rouge"
An Extra Special Valentine Dégustation
In celebration of ~
- The Month of Love and the Year of the Rabbit
- NINYO Fusion Cuisine's 2nd Year/Garnet Anniversary
(Also Chef Niño's birthday)
All in the extra special month of February..
So brace yourself for a complete, thoroughly satisfying, all-consuming gastronomic love affair..
"La Vie En Rouge"
12-Course Extra Special Valentine Dégustation
AMUSE BOUCHE
Tuna Prosciutto set on endive with spicy balsamic mayo
APPETIZER
Sake Oyster Shooter infused with ginger, yuzu juice served with faux caviar
SALAD
Wagyu Tenderloin Carpaccio served with bouquet of arugula rockets, hijiki sauerkraut
in strawberry and yamamomo vinaigrette
PASTA
Uni and Spinach Ravioli in wasabi cream sauce
POULTRY
Duck Quartet
~ Tortellini with duck leg confit and cream cheese drizzled with honey ponzu vinaigrette
~ Duck leg confit okonomiyaki with torchon of foie gras and gobo
~ Patoyaki (Foie gras and duck leg stuffed balls)
~ Mesquite smoked duck breast set on dehydrated apple in cranberry dressing
SOUP Mesquite Smoked Heirloom of Tomato Soup topped with basil froth garnished with parmesan crisp
SORBET
LAMB
Miso-braised Lamb Shank Croqueta infused with wasabi strawberry coullis and lamb jus
SEAFOOD
Wasabi Coconut Prawn Thermidore
BEEF
Coffee-crusted Wagyu Rib Eye with Valrhona Chocolate and Beef Au Jus served with asparagus wrapped in parma ham
CHEESE
Crazy Heart Cheese Crackers
Cracker pillows stuffed with blue cheese, gruyere and cheddar mornay sauce coated with moringa quezo blanco garnished with smoked mussels stuffed in green and black olives
DESSERT
Spicy Valrhona Chocolate Cake
DRINK
Special NINYO Iced Tea/ Vin Rouge Spritzer
Php 2,500
Inclusive of 12% VAT, exclusive of 10% SC
*Available from February 12-14, Friday-Sunday only.
**12-Course Valentine Dégustation available from Feb. 12-14. Musicians will be playing classic love songs live on selected nights, dinner time only.
***8-Course Valentine Degustation Menu also available
Ninyo Fusion Cuisine and Wine Lounge is located at 66 Esteban Abada St., Loyola Heights, Quezon City. For reservations, call 4260301/ 09175385813. Hurry, tables run out fast at NINYO during this time of the year (If you're put on waitlist, no worries.. it'll be worth it!:-)
Because your special someone is worth the wait.. See you at NINYO!
photo credits to Paolo Zalameda
