Valentine's Day Scenes in Makati Photo Contest

With Valentine's Day scheduled to happen this Sunday, it is expected for couples to celebrate this day in their own special way. Makati is definitely one place where Valentine's Day gets celebrated.

In this regard, we are encouraging all Valentine's Day celebrants who will be in Makati this Sunday to join our "Valentine's Day Scenes in Makati" photo contest. Take a photo in Makati that reflects the Valentine's Day celebration.

Here are the mechanics:

1. E-mail your photo to janettetoral (at) hotmail (dot) com up to February 21, 2010 with the following info:
   - your name
   - your address
   - your contact number
   - your age (you must be at least a Filipino, 18 years old and above to join)
   - photo story (up to 200 words only)
   
2. Each participant can submit up to 3 photo entries taken anytime from February 13 to 15, 2010.
3. The photo shall have the text "MakatiDeli.com" at the lower right portion of the submitted photo.
4. The photo should be submitted in jpeg format. (we will disquality those who will submit a photo in zipped or other formats)
5. Upon receipt of the photo, it will be posted in this website that includes your name and photo story.

All participants joining shall also attest to the following:

1. Photo used in the entry were taken by the contest participant. Proof must be submitted when required.
2. The contest entry has never been used for any other competition.
3. The contest entry was not posted online, for public viewing, prior to and during the contest proper.
4. The use of public domain images is prohibited.
5. Photographs that include sculptures, statues, paintings, and other works of art will be accepted as long as they do not constitute copyright infringement or fraud; provided that entrants must be prepared to provide a release form. When photographing the work of others, it must be as an object in its environment and not a full-frame close up of another person's art.
6. Obscene, provocative, or otherwise objectionable content will not be considered, and such determination is solely at the discretion of MakatiDeli.com.
7. You are giving MakatiDeli.com organizers the permission to upload your entry in its various websites. The act of joining the contest is express permission for the MakatiDeli.com organizers to upload your entry in its various websites and use the photo for promotional purposes.
8. MakatiDeli.com is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete or illegible e-mail, or for any computer-related, online, or technical malfunctions that may occur. Entries are void if they are in whole or in part illegible, incomplete, damaged, counterfeit, produced in error, or obtained through fraud or theft. By entering, you agree to be bound by the mechanics and rules stated in this blog post.

Criteria for judging

• Clear relationship between the photo and the theme (Valentine's Day scenes).
• Composition, clarity, and focus.
• Quality of the photo story.

Our panel of judges shall be posted on this website before February 21.

1. The judges’ decision will be final. No protests or requests for reconsideration will be entertained.
2. MakatiDeli.com organizers reserve the right not to select a winner if, in its opinion, no suitable entries are received.
3. MakatiDeli.com organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry at its sole discretion. No protests or requests for reconsideration will be entertained.

Winner Prize:

1. There will be one contest winner who will get five thousand pesos (P5000)
2. There will be a runner-up contest winner who will receive three thousand pesos (P3,000).
3. Joining the contest constitutes permission for MakatiDeli.com organizers to publicize and otherwise identify the winner name for publicity purposes.

We would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting this photo contest:

• Jupiter Suites - a budget value hotel in Makati City
• Budget Travel Philippines

We will be posting more details to further clarify the information stated here. You can also contact Janette Toral for any inquiries.

We hope you can join!

Free Internet access in Makati coffee shops

I'm glad that doing business in Makati has now become easier as most spots in the area now offers free Internet access. This includes:

• Gloria Jeans
  I normally have meetings at their Greenbelt 3 branch. If you have an E-YellowPages account, you'll be able to access the Internet at their coffee shops for free.


• Krispy Kreme
  There is one in Glorietta 4. One thing I like about this place is the easy access to power outlets. Compared to the Bonifacio High Street branch, Internet connection here is much more stable to. However, this is only good for quick stops, unless you have a companion, as going to the rest room will require you to leave the place.


• Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
  I like the Residences (infront of Greenbelt 2) branch as it is more cozy and less people too. If you have a Swirl card, you can use the Internet for free and rack up some points. If you have an Enjoy Philippines card, you can also upsize your drink.

Do you know of other coffee shops in Makati that offers free Internet access? Post a comment with their location info so we can check it out.