Pilipinas Shell is in search of the Philippines’ smartest driver. Could you be the one they’re looking for?

If you are a legal-aged Filipino with a valid driver’s license, you can enter the Shell Smartest Driver promo and be one of the 10 finalists to receive P10,000.00 worth of fuel vouchers from Pilipinas Shell or one of the 2 finalists to be sent to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and compete in the 1L consumer challenge in the Asian Shell Eco-Marathon.

Participants must create a video demonstrating or discussing a tip that will allow motorists to increase their fuel efficiency. The catchphrase “Ang Pinoy na matipid sa gasolina, ________________” must be included (whether audible or visible) in the video entry. The video should be 30 seconds to 1 minute long and should be in .avi or.mpeg format.

Winners will be chosen following the criteria: creativity of video (40 points), practicality of tip (20 points), effectivity of tip (20 points), and public votes (20 points). Ten finalists will each receive P10,000.00 worth of fuel vouchers from Pilipinas Shell and must participate in an activity organized by Pilipinas Shell on June 26.

The activity will be comprised of two parts: a fuel economy seminar and a driving challenge wherein participants must attempt to get the most mileage out of 1 liter of fuel. The two most fuel efficient drivers will be declared winners and will be sent to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 8 to 11 to compete in the 1L consumer challenge in the Asian Shell Eco-Marathon.

Promo Period: May 20, 2010 to June 20, 2010

For full terms and conditions, check here.

Get exclusive discounts at a great range of hotels and resorts nationwide when you use your UnionBank credit card!

BSA Suites — 50% discount
Location: Legaspi Village, Makati City
BSA Tower — 50% discount
Location: Legaspi Village, Makati City
Promo Period: February 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

Crown Regency Hotels and Resorts — 20% discount
Locations: Guadalupe/ Mactan / Fuente / Makati / Davao / Boracay
Promo Period: March 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011

Marco Polo Davao — 40% discount
Location: CM Recto St., Davao City
Promo Period: February 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

Torre Venezia Hotel — 50% discount
Location: Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Promo Period: February 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

and more! Check the complete list here.

In line with the grand celebration of the 70th anniversary of Philippine Airlines on March 15, 2010, PAL is offering a special promo for passengers turning 70 within the  period of March 15, 2010 to April 15, 2010.

A person who will be celebrating his or her 70th birthday within the period March 15, 2010 to April 15, 2010 will be entitled to get a free ticket on any domestic sector flown by Philippine Airlines, provided he or she travels with a companion who will purchase a revenue ticket with the same routing and same class of service as the FOC ticket on any booking class except fare basis OAN/PAN. Both passengers should travel together on all sectors of the ticket.

The FOC ticket may be claimed at any PAL ticket office with the presentation of a proof of age and birthday. Claiming of the FOC ticket will be from March 15, 2010 to April 15, 2010 and travel period will be from May 15, 2010 to August 31, 2010.

The FOC ticket and the revenue ticket should be purchased at the same time and should be on closed booking basis. Purchase can only be done through any PAL ticket office.

You may call PAL’s 24-hour reservations office at (632) 855-8888 or visit any PAL Ticket Office.

Apply for a BDO Auto Loan through the “Deals on Wheels” program, and receive free P1,000 worth of gas card. The Auto Loan promo is open for purchase of brand new cars from participating dealers during the event period.

Schedule of BDO Auto Loan “Deals on Wheels” can be found here. For Davao, the event will be on March 26 - 28, 2010 (Friday - Sunday) at SM City Davao.

The best ambassadors for Philippine tourism are those who have seen, lived and experienced it themselves. Share your photos about the Philippines in OfficiallyPhilippines.com Photography Contest and win P30,000 (cash and prizes)!

Category winners will receive P3,000 each while the Grand Winner will receive P20,000 and a ThinkTank Photo Camera bag.

Entries will be judged according to the following criteria:

     * 50% Substance and originality
     * 30% Online votes
     * 20% Loyalty to theme and clarity

All entries will be reviewed by OfficiallyPhilippines.com for appropriate content. Entries with content that is considered inappropriate, unsuitable and/or offensive, as determined by OfficiallyPhilippines.com will be disqualified and will be taken down from the site.

For full terms and conditions, visit Officially Philippines site.

Every PHP 500 single or accumulated purchase of Shell V-Power earns you a special sticker. Collect 8 stickers on your Shell V-Power card to get a special limited edition Shell V-Power cap and qualify for the raffle for a chance to win your very own 2010 Audi TT. The raffle draw will be held on March 30, 2010.

The Shell V-Power card also comes with special offers which you can avail at participating Shell Service Stations.

Promo Period: January 14, 2010 - March 25, 2010

Buy a Manila to Macau ticket and get another one for free! Call or visit your nearest Philippine Airlines ticket office or travel agent.

* USD 218 round-trip fare on Fiesta (Economy) Class. Fare is exclusive of surcharges and taxes.

Conditions for travel:

* Ticket holders must travel together both ways
* Minimum of two days and maximum of eight days stay
* Valid for travel (OUTBOUND) from 01 February to 15 March 2010
* Travel is not permitted from 13 to 17 February 2010
* Tickets must be issued from 01 to 15 February 2010
* Changes are permitted
* No Show Fee USD75
* Cancellations:
      Before Departure - cancellation is permitted at a charge of USD 50. Refund shall only be allowed
            when both full revenue and free tickets are presented at PAL ticket office
      After Departure - Ticket is non-refundable
* Children/infants discounts do not apply
* Free Baggage Allowance is 15 kilograms per passenger
* Above fare do not include hotel accommodations, travel taxes and other charges and fees.
* This promo is not available through the Online Booking facility.

Php 10,300.00 per couple
Valid February 1- 28, 2010

Inclusive of :
- overnight accommodation at the Hilltop
- roundtrip boat transfers
- breakfast
- picnic lunch
- romantic dinner
- glass of wine during romantic dinner
- 30 minutes regular massage for two
- use of selected aquasport facilities such as swimming pool, gameroom, beach area, tennis court

Overnight rates for room upgrade:
Samal House - Php 11,000.00 net per night
Mandaya House - Php 12,000.00 net per night

For reservation:
Manila Office: mnl.resa@pearlfarmresort.com
Davao: reservation.davao@pearlfarmresort.com
Marina: marina@pearlfarmresort.com

Source: Pearl Farm Resort website

Cebu Pacific System Wide Seat Sale
50% off ALL domestic and international flights
Up to 50% off hotel bookings for Fun Tours and Hotel Plus

Sale Period: January 6 - 8, 2010
Travel Period: February 1 - April 30, 2010

Passengers can call (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888, log on to www.cebupacificair.com or visit nearest travel agents for booking needs.

Buy a Davao to Macau ticket and get another one for FREE, from Philippine Airlines!

Call or visit your nearest PAL ticket office or travel agent.
– USD 218 round-trip fare on Fiesta (Economy) Class.  Fare is exclusive of surcharges and taxes.

Conditions for travel:
- Ticket holders must travel together both ways
- Minimum of two days and maximum of eight days stay
- Valid for travel (outbound) from 15 January 2010 to 15 March 2010 or 01J June 2010 to 31 July 2010
- Travel is not permitted from 13 to 17 February 2010
- Tickets must be issued from 14 to 31 December 2009
- Stopovers are permitted at a charge of USD50
- Changes are permitted
- No Show Fee USD75
- Children/infants discounts do not apply
- Free Baggage Allowance is 15 kilograms per passenger
- Above fare do not include hotel accommodations, travel taxes and other charges and fees.
- This promo is not available through the Online Booking facility.
- Cancellations:
– Before Departure - cancellation is permitted at a charge of USD 50.
Refund shall only be allowed when both tickets are presented at PAL ticket office
– After Departure - Ticket is non-refundable

Buy a Yamaha Vega and receive Jollibee gift certificates worth P2,000!

To make a claim, the customer must send an SMS to 2338 (for Globe subscribers) or to 09175882338 (for non-Globe subscribers), using the format below.

YAMAHA<space>REG<space>name*complete address*frame number of motorcycle*name of dealer*official receipt number

Yamaha Motor Philippines will send a confirmation message and will verify your purchase with the registered dealer. After verification, the company will send Jollibee gift certificates worth P2,000 to the customer’s address within 1 week.

This promo runs from October 1, 2009 to January 31, 2010

The Great Chery LCD TV Spree is in Davao! Buy any Chery vehicle and get a Toshiba Regza 32″ LCD TV for free.

Chery Davao will have car displays at Victoria Plaza Mall on October 20-25, 2009 and SM Davao on October 22-25, 2009.

From September 26 to 30, Cebu Pacific offered P888 airfares for those traveling within November and December to any domestic destination. For those who missed it, here’s a piece of good news for you — the P888 fares are back and sale starts today!

Sale Period: October 9 to 12, 2009
Travel Period: November 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009

You can fly Davao-Manila for only P2,070.88 (round trip, including taxes) or Davao-Cebu for only P2,087.68 (round trip, including taxes).

I checked before posting and there are still lots of seats available online, but don’t delay. Book now before all the promo seats are gone.

It’s an early Christmas with Cebu Pacific! Book your tickets for November and December today until Wednesday to avail of the P888 fares to any domestic destination. Those with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking.

Sale Period: September 26 to 30, 2009
Travel period: November 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009

You can fly Davao-Manila for only P2,070.88 (round trip, including taxes) or Davao-Cebu for only P2,087.68 (round trip, including taxes).

You may purchase your tickets through their online booking facility.

Cebu Pacific is throwing another seat sale — P899 for all domestic routes! You can now fly from Davao to Manila and vice versa for only P2,093 (round trip, including taxes)!

Sale Period: September 17-18, 2009
Travel Period: October 1-31, 2009

You may purchase your tickets through their online booking facility.

P299 for all domestic destinations
P599 for all international destinations

To avail of these special rates, you need to purchase your tickets for September 2009 trips from May 13 to 15, 2009 (Wednesday to Friday),  from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Purchase your tickets online through Cebu Pacific’s website.