Lucy Torres-Gomez Prefers ASCOF Lagundi

When it comes to cough, Lucy Torres-Gomez is careful with the type of medication that she gives to Juliana, her daughter. Only ASCOF Lagundi makes the cut.

Despite her busy schedule as politician, actress, and TV host, newly elected Ormoc-Leyte congresswoman, she is committed to attending to her daughter’s most important needs, especially on health.

“Juliana is at that age wherein she is prone to common cough and cold, and I don’t want to give her just any over-the-counter chemical formulation that may prove to be harmful to her health in the long run. It’s always safer to choose natural medicines instead,” says Lucy.

Lucy is concerned over the danger that some chemical cough medications may contain a combination of chemicals that may produce side effects, such as palpitations,intestinal bleeding, drowsiness and damaged liver.

“Having ASCOF in a readily-available syrup format for children is a good thing—especially for moms like me. It provides the needed relief, without giving us moms the worry of putting our children’s health at risk,” adds Lucy.

Lagundi is one of the ten herbal medicines endorsed by the Department of Health. ASCOF Lagundi comes from a trusted healthcare name Pascual Laboratories. It is commercially available in syrup (Ponkan, Strawberry, Menthol and Menthol Sugar-free flavors), tablet and capsule formats.

“I always check the label of the medicines that we take. With ASCOF Lagundi syrup, it has no side effects...The reason why you give your kids medication in the first place is to make sure that they go back to being healthy” Lucy concludes.

Because ASCOF is made from 100-percent Lagundi leaves, this is Lucy Torres-Gomez's choice.

Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits Winners

Finally the results are out! Pardon the little delay from choosing to around 70 entries of the Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits.

Without further adieu, the two winners of the Blue (for Him) Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits are:
Hidburn Arce and James Dv.

The three winners of the Pink (for Her) Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits are:
Sicat Katherine, Michelle Cu-Martinez, and Noriku Norika.

Congratulations! You will get a Facebook message by Monday to get your mailing address where the packages will be couriered in Metro Manila. Thank you all for participating in this Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits giveaway. 'Til the next contest!

Giordano Typography Tee Design Contest Starts Today!

Do you believe in a World Without Strangers? If you do, and has the artistic knack to make this concept into something visual that would look awesome in a Giordano shirt, then you should join this Giordano Typography Tee Design Contest.

P330,000 in cash and gift checks are at stake with the recently launched Giordano Typography Tee Design contest.

It follows the success of Giordano’s “World Without Strangers”, a hit campaign that highlighting fashion without discrimination. The campaign message was then translated into different messages that included a call for solidarity and messages of peace.

Giordano Typography Tee Design Contest Mechanics

Theme: "World Without Strangers"
Submission of designs: March 21, 2011 to June 30, 2011
Announcement of Winners: July 31, 2011
Top 15 Tee Design Exhibit: Date to be Announced

1. The Giordano Typography Tee Design Contest is open to all Filipino men and women age 15 and above. Designs must revolve around the theme: “World Without Strangers” adapted to men’s or women’s style or unisex orientation. Designs should strictly be a Statement Tee or a Typographic Tee or a combination of both.  Body color of the shirt may vary but the design itself should be limited to a maximum of 5 colors.

2. Submitted designs must be done in electronic format either by Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia Freehand format. They must be original designs, not previously released or used by any other entity.

3. Contestant must sign the waiver together with the entry design. By signing the waiver, the contestant agrees to the Terms and Conditions of the contest, governing rights and procedures. Waivers are available in all Giordano stores nationwide and on the Giordano Philippines Official Facebook Page.

5. A contestant can submit up to a maximum of three (3) designs. The contestant can opt to submit his or her designs in two ways:

1. Submit in any Giordano store nationwide
2. Mail entries to

Giordano Marketing Dept.
170 F. Blumentritt corner Gen. San Luis,
Brgy. Tibagan, San Juan City

All entries must be placed in one short brown envelope:

• 2 Colored Print Outs of the design
• 1 cd containing a soft copy of the design (psd, ai, freehand)
• 1 Photocopy of a valid ID with signature, and birthday
• Signed waiver

Incomplete entries shall be considered not valid. Deadline of submissions is on June 30, 2011

6. Criteria for Judging

In Choosing the Top 15 Finalist:

• Originality 50%
• Creativity/Execution 25%
• Relevance to theme 25%
• Total 100%
• In Choosing the Top 7 Winners:
• Originality 40%
• Creativity/Execution 25%
• Relevance to theme 25%
• Facebook Popularity (the most likes) 10%

Total 100%

7. From all entries, Giordano Philippines and the participating judges shall narrow the selection to eight (8) semi-finalistsseven (7) finalists. and to the top

7 Major prizes for the top seven finalists of Php 25,000 Cash plus Php 5,000 worth of Gift Certificates

8 Consolation Prizes for the semi-finalists of Php 10,000 Cash plus Php 5,000 worth Gift Certificates

Top 7 winning designs will be featured in an upcoming Giordano collection. Winners will be contacted as to when the winning designs will be launched in the stores.
T.F.B Incorporated/Giordano Philippines shall shoulder the 20% Tax for prizes exceeding P 10,000.00. The gift certificates are transferrable but not convertible to cash.

Giordano World Without Strangers

8. Announcement of winners will be on July 31, 2011 through the Giordano Philippines Official Facebook Page and major newspapers. Winners shall be notified through registered mail.

9. Prizes not claimed within 60 days shall be forfeited. Redemption Center for GMA winners will be at 170 F. Blumentritt corner Gen San Luis St. Brgy. Tibagan, San Juan City. For Provincial Winners, redemption shall be arranged for depending on the nearest Giordano Store. Winners may claim their prizes upon presentation of a valid ID and the registered mail notice.

10. Employees and their relatives up to second degree of affinity are disqualified from joining the contest.

*Photos from Giordano PH FB Page

Waivers and forms are now available in Giordano stores and Giordano fanpage. Join Giordano Typography Tee Design contest!

Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits Giveaway

This came out to be an impromptu contest. I am on my way to Baguio in a few hours. And whilst doing some light shopping earlier at SM Megamall, I went into Penshoppe and chanced upon these Vanity Travel Kits (VTK).


I got one for myself and decided to share some with my readers on my travel blog and lifestyle blog.

Penshoppe VTK for Men

Penshoppe VTK for Women

So here's the simple mechanics:

1. Take any of the VTK photos you can see in this blog article as it is (you can also click on it for higher resolution) and upload it into YOUR Facebook wall.
2. Put a creative caption that contains the words: "Vanity Travel Kits" and include tags "@Penshoppe (Official)", "@Lets Go Sago", and "@Cosmo Manila" in the caption. Tags in the caption should be the VALID FB TAG.
3. At the end of the caption, add "Join this Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits Contest as well at http://bit.ly/PenshoppeVTK ".

And you're done!

 

 

Contest duration is March 3 to 17. I will be giving away 2 VTK for Men (blue with pouch)  and 3 VTK for girls (Pink with mirror).

I will be selecting 2 Blue VTK photo entries and 3 Pink VTK photo entries with the most witty and creative VALID captions.

The 5 winners of the Penshoppe Vanity Travel Kits will be announced March 20. Prizes will be couriered to the winners anywhere in Metro Manila. Enjoy!