Filed under: blogger events, freebies & contests, glorious food | Tags: 7-eleven big bite match, tom goose gilbert
upper-left: big bite pack; lower-left: 7-11 slurpee; right: tom "goose" gilbert of the association of independent competitive eaters
7-11’s Big Bite Match Hotdog Eating Challenge is open to all 7-Eleven Filipino patrons and hotdog lovers. Dubbed as one of the biggest and widest gastronomic competitions ever assembled in the country to date.
top-right: joy with suzi abrera; lower-left: tom "goose" gilbert with joy; lower-right: local channels interview tom goose gilbert
Until August 15, Filipino eating machines can go to the nearest 7-Eleven store in their area and avail of the Big Bite pack that contains five hotdog sandwiches of their choice and one Big Gulp. To start the journey to hotdog munching supremacy, participants should finish the five sandwiches in the shortest time possible. The fastest eaters from 7-Eleven stores nationwide will compete in a grand culminating event where only one will be proclaimed champion and will receive Php 500,000 in cash.
Filed under: blogger events, films & the tube | Tags: trinoma digital 3d cinema
No matter how well the film is crafted, optimal viewing pleasure is equally dependent on where you watch it. Gone are the days when a big screen is enough. Discriminating moviegoers are looking for other elements such as good interiors, superior image and sound quality, and a venue that complements their dynamic lifestyle. Given these, it comes as no surprise that Trinoma emerged as their preferred cinema.
Conveniently located near an MRT station and catering to the diverse Quezon City market comprised of students from big universities, corporate executives and even celebrities, Trinoma Cinema’s patrons expanded from those living nearby to denizens from all over Metro Manila.
To offer a new level of cinema entertainment to movie enthusiasts, Trinoma recently unveiled its Digital 3D Cinema with a special screening of Ice Age 3.
The newly upgraded Trinoma Cinema 4 is set to deliver an enthralling experience with its top-of-the-line technology and amenities. Moviegoers will get a multi-sensory bliss whenever they are in the theatre – at the front row or at the back. Recreating the feel of a movie studio so people will get to see the film just like how the director meant it to be, down to the smallest details.
Catch Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs in 3D at Trinoma. For ticket reservations, visit www.sureseats.com
Filed under: awareness and causes, blogger events | Tags: enchanted kingdom, underprivileged children at enchanted kingdom
Congresswoman Ivy Arago made dreams come true at Enchanted Kingdom
Fifty less privileged children from San Pablo, Laguna recently experienced a magical time at the Philippines’ first and only world-class theme park. Headed by Congresswoman Marie Evita “Ivy” Arago, the children were able to enjoy and take pleasure in all the rides and attractions of Enchanted Kingdom (EK).
For the second time around, the 3rd District Laguna Representative brought with her another set of underprivileged children who never thought they would get the chance to go inside EK. These children collect garbage at dumpsites and the Congresswoman wanted to reach out and let them see life’s beauty even for a day.
“These children were so excited to come here at Enchanted Kingdom! Some of them were not able to sleep the night before because they were thrilled at the thought of going inside the park for the first time. I am really overwhelmed by the support Enchanted Kingdom has extended to us,” said Congresswoman Arago.
“It was very fulfilling to see the children enjoying themselves. Smiles were written all over their faces. We felt their wishes come true when they stepped inside the park. This is a perfect example on how magic works at EK,” said Cynthia R. Mamon, Ph.D., EK’s Vice President for Sales, Marketing & Entertainment.
The children were given the whole day to enjoy the Park. Most of the boys went for the Dodgem to test their driving potentials while the girls fulfilled their fairy tale fantasies at Grand Carousel. Everybody got wet after trying EK’s water rides and by evening, they all witnessed the sky all aglow during the fireworks display.
Come to Enchanted Kingdom where the magic stays with you! From now until August 28, 2009, they are open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00AM to 9:00PM with Fireworks Display at 8:00PM. For inquiries, please visit www.enchantedkingdom.com.ph.
Filed under: blogger events, freebies & contests, travel & living | Tags: awesome philippines, mtv asia vj maggie wilson, philippine department of tourism
MTV Asia and the Philippine Department of Tourism have launched Awesome Philippines, a first-of-its-kind national tourism campaign for the country. Executed as part of MTV Revelations, the campaign uses a series of video vignettes and new media to promote the Philippines to youth travelers in eleven overseas markets, including the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Chris Pattinson, MTV VJ Maggie Wilson, DOT Secretary Ace Durano (image source: awesomephilippinesatmcafe.blogspot.com)
The Awesome Philippines campaign cuts through with its use of highly-interactive web activities. On its official website, www.awesomephilippines.com, an online contest, Video Remixes, allows you to create your own dream holiday in the Philippines in a creative video story that could possibly come true!
image credit: awesomephilippines.com and philippinetourism.com.au
On the site, you will find different clips of specific destinations. Just pick and edit cuts of the different travel clips and photos based on your own storyline; then choose the soundtrack for your video from the songs available. Finally, register online to enter the contest and upload your dream Philippine holiday video!
You can enter as many video entries as you want. If your entry is one of the videos with the highest ratings from other users, you stand a chance to win that dream holiday you remixed with a friend! The contest is ongoing and will last until May 24, 2009.
[info source: tim bongco of protege]
Filed under: blogger events, girlalooh & fashion | Tags: lulu castagnette, lulu girls watch, lulu women, paschal fanton, urban time store
My favorite brand, Lulu Castagnette, recently launched its fashionable watches in the Philippines.
Paschal Fanton, managing director of Lulu Castagnette unveiled the watches with the emblematic teddy bear logo that Lulu Castagnette has been known for across the world. The brand has a simple and clear message: “Lulu Forever” which means ‘Lulu Castagnette accompanies me everyday, i can’t do without it.’
upper left: lulu teddy bear; right: pinkmonster with paschal fanton
Lulu Castagnette Watches targets both young and fashionable female clientele by offering two ranges: Lulu Women, stylish and active; and, Lulu Girls, fresh sweetness and playful innocence.
Lulu Women and Lulu Girls watches are available in Urban Time located at all SM Department Stores. Visit the flagship store of Urban Time at the 3/F The Annex of SM North EDSA.
