Divine ice cream pleasure is HEAVEN Ice Cream.

Give in to the richest, smoothest, and creamiest by NESTLÉ Ice Cream. Revel in the exquisite goodness of its four sophisticated flavors—Belgian Chocolate Bliss, Strawberry Dream, Vanilla Almond Secret and Butter Pecan Obsession. HEAVEN Ice Cream is made with only the finest ingredients and contains no artificial food colors. Available in 800mL(Php 175) & 450mL(Php 115) tubs across supermarkets, groceries, and convenience stores nationwide.

After months of waiting, the winners are finally out! Globe and STI had a camera-phone photography contest with the theme, “National Issues facing the 2010 Elections”. Photo above is one of my 30+ entries I submitted to Globe.

Phones I used were my father’s Nokia N95, Jepoy’s Sony Ericsson K800i, and my own Nokia N70. Photo manipulation, effects and even the phone’s built-in photo effects were not used when the entries were submitted to Globe via PixLink.

My entries revolved on poverty, hunger, water shortage, child labor, drug addiction, and the ever popular “dagat ng basura” of Manny Villar. Unfortunately, none of my 30+ entries were worthy enough to win base on the decision of the STI judges and their criteria:

• Quality of Content - 50%
• Presentation/Overall look – 40%
• Mastery of the technology and tools online – 10%

Here are the top 3 photos from the contest:

Winner – 1st Place

Winner – 2nd Place

Winner – 3rd Place

And here some of my 30+ entries. Some of them are on my phone and I’ll upload them here as soon as I get my phone back from Nokia Care. (2 photos on the gallery below were entries of Mark and Jepoy):

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Do you think that tampered PCOS machines were used to pick the winner? LOL! Just kidding. I won’t rant, I’ll just let my entries speak for themselves. I don’t want some clown sprouting on my blog accusing me of being a “passive-aggressive” person and spreading lies. Right Rocky? Siopao? Jepoy? Karlo? Mark? Glen?

You may want to check my “dead” photo blog here

UPDATE

I checked the list of photos and most of my entries are not there. I have all confirmation messages and entries saved on my phone’s inbox and outbox so it’s impossible that my photos are not there. Unless someone deliberately deleted them. Also, most of my pictures have been re-sized and compressed, I wonder what happened to the original and impressive Pixlink compression technology.

Anyway, I picked 6 photos (except mine) that I think are better winners of the contest. They all fit the theme “National Issues facing the 2010 Elections”. Also, they have better presentation, quality, and overall look compared to the winners.

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What do you think?

I almost forgot that I joined and won Kotes Luxe freebies packs from Style and Relax until the package arrived on the afternoon of March 8, 2010.

It came with a pink eco-friendly bag and 5 cutely packed Kotex napkins which contain 2 pads each. It also came with pink ribbons on each pack.

This is the first time I’ll be using Kotex, so let’s see if it’s better than the one I’ve been using.

Thanks Lace and Kotex! =)

Abe Olandres of Yugatech is giving away an MSI Wind U123H and tons of Globe Tattoo Broadband sticks and Globe Loads.

This is your chance to get that MSI Wind U123H, the 10-inch netbook with built-in 3G powered by Globe Tattoo. So what do you need to do? Simple.

Go to the most crowded place and have your picture taken holding the sign “Follow @abeolandres and @talk2globe on Twitter! “.

I’ve seen the entries and I know I don’t stand a chance in snagging that MSI Wind U123H. Anyway, there are still consolation prizes such as Globe Tattoo Broadband and Globe Loads, so here goes.

Entry #1

Entry #2

Entry #3

If you’re my friend on Facebook, help me win by clicking on my entries then click LIKE on each of its respective Facebook pages. The top 10 most number of “LIKES” will win consolation prizes too ^_^ (Click: Complete Facebook Album)

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Send your sweetest moments with your loved one to Go Nuts Donuts and get a chance to win a date at Go Nuts Donuts this coming Valentine’s Day.

Winners will receive:

• * 2 Box of 3 Pizzas (with the flavors of their choice)
• * 2 Box of 3 donuts (Favorites)
• * 2 medium Orange Juice / Iced Tea
• * 2 Tubs of Go Nuts Ice Cream (with the flavors of their choice)

Mechanics:

• Photo must contain a picture of you with your loved one and a Go Nuts Donuts product.
• Edited entries are discouraged.
• Submission period is from January 15, 2010 to February 12, 2010 (11:59 PM, GMT + 8:00)
• Winner will be chosen on February 13, 2010 and will be announced the same day.
• The winning photo will be posted on the Go Nuts Donuts website and Facebook Page.
• Winner will be contacted directly by Go Nuts Donuts.

Only the insanely in love can see the beauty and madness this Valentine Season. Visit Go Nuts Donuts website for more details.

With the help of “randomizer” , the winner of  the gift certificate from Nail Care that entitles the holder for a free hair cut is…

*drum roll*

Ms. Cielo of www.brownpinay.com!!

Thanks to all who joined and watch out for more contests on the New Lalaine’s World in the future.

The New Lalaine’s World is barely a week and I can’t believe that my blog was at #10 on Top Blogs Philippines‘ Fashion category on its second day.  As of this writing, this blog still belongs to the Top 15 on that category.

As a thank you to all my readers and lurkers, I am giving away one gift certificate from Nail Care (Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong City) that entitles anyone to a free haircut. I know this is a simple gift, but a gift is still a gift

To get the certificate, all you need to do is link my name Lalaine to www.lalaineski.com on your blog and leave a comment here once you’re done.  Contest will run from this day until Sept 11 and I’ll pick someone at random on Sept 13. Winner will be posted here so keep on checking! It’s that easy!

** Contest is open to Metro Manila residents only **

Press Release from Luna Online:

14 AUG. 2009, MANILA, PHILIPPINES–Who said you can’t be cute when dealing with monsters?

Luna Online, a cute fast-paced, free-to-play, highly social online game published by Run Up Philippines and developed by EYA Interactive, was launched to the press last August 14 at Phi Bar in Metrowalk Ortigas, Pasic City. Amongst the highlights of the press launch was the Luna Dance performance by 26K girls and the cute Elf Mage cosplayer that seemed to have come to life straight from Luna Online. A mini-tournament was also held for the guests wherein the lucky winner brought home a brand new Apple iPhone.

As Run Up Philippines’ first serving, Operations Manager Kit Chan mentions, “Luna Online would be an appetizing entree to the multitude of online games available in the Philippines today because of its cute eye-candy 3D graphics, highly customizable characters and fresh new features.”

Product Manager Julius Salagan further elaborates on the unique social systems of Luna Online that makes it different from other games in the country.

The Basic Rule: Thou shall not be a stranger

The first rule in Luna Online is to socialize. Aside from the trademark hack and slash gaming present in usual online games, Luna Online spices up the gameplay time of people by incorporating systems and features that allows players to fully immerse in its world.

With over 40 jobs to specialize in, Luna Online also offers players the challenge to come up with the best character build. A player starts with a Rogue, Fighter and a Mage but the subclasses offer the opportunity for players to acquire a mix of offensive, defensive or support skills with it’s class change system.

The Match Making System provides players an effective way of finding a party for quests that require companions. Players can fill out their personality profile and these details would be used by the game to find them their best match. Heart icons will appear on top of players’ heads and would be deemed as suitable candidates to the character being played. This profile is highly useful during Dating Instances, wherein players need to find a partner to conquer dungeons that require a couple. Special items and great results await people who go in these instances.

Players can also establish ties with other players outside his guild. Once players finally find the perfect companions, the group could easily apply for Family registration. As a perk, having a Family allows the group to own a farm or build vehicles. The Farming System serves as another form of money-making system ingame by letting players plant crops that can be harvested and sold, own pets, and even grow rare items. The farm also serves as a home to a family and as common item storage system as well. Keep note that farms has a lease or rental fee that has to be paid by the Family and failure to do so would result in the removal of farm ownership.

Rare items in Luna Online aren’t just something that can be found during tough instances or can be grown from a farm. Some rare items can be also found via Fishing, which is another refreshing alternative to grinding in Luna Online. Survey the different areas of Blueland in Luna Online and fish out rare materials that could be used in crafting for armor and weapon upgrades. Players also earn Fishing Points that can be used to acquire rare items so this feature isn’t something that be easily set aside.

Cuteness Kills!

Luna Online also has a variety of the cutest and the coolest costumes. For sure, the image of a character wearing a cat costume with an octopus hat while dragging a lollipop beating up a huge dragon-like monster seems ridiculous. But in Luna Online, it’s definitely something normal. Be as cute as you can be, and still be fatal against those ugly monsters. Make the character dance in glee, or choose the best expression for your current mood ingame—Luna Online has a wide range of emoticons that can be used.

Broader and wider scope
Also mentioned in the press conference was Run Up’s intentions to expand its number of game offerings for the months ahead. “Yes, we have signed 5 more online game titles for the Philippine region,” says Run Up’s Regional Business Development and Marketing Manager Ricky Chan on a media interview. “Our target is to launch two (2) online game titles in 2009 and three (3) on or before Q2 in 2010. As you know, the first title of our game is Luna Online. The next title will be one of our very famous MMORPG in Taiwan,” he hints.

For the meantime, Filipino gamers will have to enjoy new cool costumes and other wonderful items that will be available in the Item Mall upon its opening on August 17. Level Cap has also been increased to 60, and additional maps have been opened like the Red Orc Outpost, Mont Blanc Fort and the Howling Ravine. For more info, log on to luna.runup.com.ph. Or, to join discussions about Luna Online, meet other Luna players at forums.runup.com.ph.

Be the next iPhone winner in Luna Online!

Want to own an iPhone? Just play Luna Online! Just register on our website, download the game and start immersing yourself in the fantastic little world of Blueland that Humans and Elves protect.

Be an avid Luna Player and you just might be one of our brand new Apple iPhone 3G 8-gig phone winners! There’s absolutely no hassle in joining—no need to pay for anything. Just be part of the Luna community online and it’s your chance to be one of our monthly winners. Visit luna.runup.com.ph for more details on the mechanics of our Luna iPhone promo!

Press release from ASUS:

Manila, Philippines – Now is the best time to show off your PC Building skills. ASUS, the world’s top motherboard and graphic card manufacturer will be holding a PC Building Competition dubbed as the ASUS Xtreme Domination: The Quest for the Fastest PC Builder starting this August 28 at the Mapua IT Center in Makati.

PC enthusiasts from the top IT schools and colleges will be competing with their PC building skills using ASUS products for a chance to win top-of-the-line hardware, a computer set for the contestant’s school and P10,000 cash during the finals on Nov.14.

To join, students of the selected schools will just need to register for the preliminaries during the PC Buyer’s guide roadshow in their schools. The besides from Mapua, Asus will also be holding the competitions at:

Sept. 4 Letran IT College, Manila

Sept. 25 University of the East, Recto

Oct. 16 De La Salle University, Taft

Oct. 30 DLS College of St. Benilde

The participants will be assembling the following hardware: Asus P5QPL-AM Motherboard, Asus EN9500 GT Magic Videocard, Asus clear chassis, Western Digital Hard Disk and will use the latest Microsoft Windows 7 OS.

Top three winners per school will receive Asus hardware, the top two, will also represent the school for the finals in November.

Through this competition, Asus hopes to gather all PC enthusiasts and refresh their interest in computer hardware.

Asus, known for their well-designed motherboards, will also be showcasing their Xtreme Design Motherboards during the event. These boards were specially designed to employ the best technology such as Stack Cool 3+, 2+2oz PCB design system that makes motherboards 17% cooler. This Xtreme Design technology makes Asus motherboards number one in performance, safety and reliability.

PC Buyer’s Guide, Microsoft Windows 7, Western Digital also gave their support for the event.