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We are celebrating our 5th Year Anniversary with a bang! The Manila Blogs Family would like to thank all of our readers and loyal followers who have been with us for the past 5 years by giving away FREE NOKIA phones.

We started out with Manila Reviews last January 2005, and over the years, we have developed blogs to address the needs and concerns of our readers. Just so you know, the Manila Blogs Family is composed of a family of bloggers with different personalities and interests. This paved the way for creating 5 unique blogs that we hope you all love: Manila Reviews (for the Pinoy foodie and food entrepreneur), Manila Mommy (for the loving “mommy”), Manila Fitness (for the active and health conscious “gym/yoga rat”), Manila Shopaholic (for the “kikay” and trendy shopaholic) and Manila Blogs (for both the noob and aspiring blogger).

On this special occasion, Nokia Philippines ties up with Manila Blogs Family to give you FREE Nokia phones that would suit your personality.

For the Foodie… Manila Reviews is giving you the Nokia 5230

Nokia 5230

Win this Nokia 5230!

The Nokia 5230 is the perfect phone for the foodie! This touch screen device is capable of storing lots of “food” pictures that you take. It has 70 MB storage, 128 MB RAM for its internal memory. It also has a card slot for a micro SD that can store up to 16GB. It also has a photo editor that you can use to fix your pictures instantly. It can accommodate 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G Network: HSDPA 900 / 2100 and HSDPA 850 / 1900 – American version.

Nokia 5230

Win the Nokia 5230!

The Nokia 5230 has a proximity sensor for auto turn-off, an accelerometer sensor for user interface auto-rotate and a handwriting recognition capability. It is available in both black and white. The Nokia 5230 can also show you maps of the restaurants and places of where you want to go with its GPS technology. It has A-GPS support via the Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch.

When you want to enjoy music, while eating, you can play MP3s and MP4s with the Nokia 5230. We know that you will love the flexibility and the ease of use of this phone, so Manila Reviews is raffling off a FREE Nokia 5230! For more details on the Nokia 5230, please visit Nokia Philippines website. Get this Nokia 5230 when you join Manila Blogs Family promo!

BANNER WEEK 1 ManilaReviews Nokia My Life promo

Use this banner for posting and tagging! Read on for the mechanics!

Promo Mechanics:

1. For the Nokia: My Life contest, each contestant will have the chance to gather raffle entries to win the FREE Nokia phone. To gather raffle entries, the contestant may:

a. Comment on this post (1 raffle entry): The comment should be a reply to this question: “How does this Nokia phone fit your lifestyle?” Please post just 3 sentences at the maximum.

b. Like our Facebook Fanpage (1 raffle entry): Please click on this link to like Manila Review’s facebook fanpage.

c. Be a member of our forum and introduce yourself (1 raffle entry): Please go to this link Manila Reviews Family Forum and introduce yourself! We would like to get to know you c”,)

To get more raffle entries, you can do the following:

d. Create a blog post (3 raffle entries): You can create a blog post, where you can write about the Nokia: My Life contest (don’t just copy paste!) and the featured phone. Be sure to (1) link back to http://manilareviews.com, (2) use the poster that we have uploaded/used in this article, and (3) also place a link to Nokia.com.ph.  (*edited 8/16: changed link back to home page versus this post. entries already done before the edit will be considered. :) ) [We’d also appreciate it if your blog post includes a little blurb about what you liked about our website. ahihihi -ej]

e. Update your Facebook wall/status (1 raffle entry per week): We will be uploading new pictures into each blog every week, which in turn you will have to upload into your facebook account and tag at least 10 friends plus the fanpage of the blog (Manila Reviews Fanpage). In other words, you’ll need to do the following: (1) upload the “help me win” picture, (2) tag 10 friends, (3) tag Manila Reviews. Easy. :)

f. Send a Tweet (1 raffle entry per week): Tweet about the Nokia: My Life contest using the link to our entry.
These are the ways in which you can earn points. The more steps you follow, the greater the chances of winning.

2. Upon doing any of the given steps, please notify Manila Reviews IMMEDIATELY that you have joined by commenting on this post and placing the links that you have accomplished. Without this post, your entries will not be valid. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!

3. At the end of the promo period, we will place all your entries and use randomizer.org to choose the specific winner for each of the blogs. From September 16-17, we will be tallying the number of entries and on September 18, we will be announcing the winners. The winners for each site will be posted in the particular site. We will send you a confirmation email that you will print out as proof.

4. You may claim your prize from the Nokia Office (40F Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati). Please bring a valid ID and the confirmation email. Please look for Janelle from 10am – 3pm, Mondays to Fridays.

5. Nokia: My Life will be open to all readers of all the Manila Blogs Family sites, except relatives of the Manila Blogs Family to the first degree of consanguinity and affinity. All contestants should be living currently in the Philippines.

6. Since each Manila Blogs Family site (ManilaMommy.com, ManilaFitness.com, ManilaShopaholic.com and ManilaBlogs.com) will give out one FREE NOKIA phone each. A contestant may join and follow steps a-f for each site.

7. Entries for each site will be tallied and taken separately. We will have 5 winners of the 5 FREE Nokia Phones.

8. Promo period will last from Aug 16 – Sept 16, 2010.

We hope that you continue to follow and visit our sites daily! Thank you and lots of luck to all!

* Manila Blogs Family would like to thank our sponsor, Nokia Philippines for their support! We deeply appreciate it!

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450 Responses

    • ej

      thanks thedemae! ang hirap ng name mo. hehe

      i need you to introduce yourself sa forum para i can give you the point, ok? :) reply ka lang here once you've done that so I can check. If you wanna help me, you can place a link to your post in the forum. :)

  6. Camille Zaballa

    I am joining this contest. Here are my entries:

    1) The Nokia 5230 fits my lifestyle because I love taking pictures and I'm a music lover. This will surely keep me entertained while I wait for my preschooler in school. A really user friendly phone like this is the one for me.

    2) Liked your Facebook Fanpage: my FB link is http://www.facebook.com/camille.zaballa

    3) Registered as4a member of your forum. I introduced myself there, my username is mimicams

    4) Uploaded the “Help Me Win” Pic and tagged 10 of my friends and Manila Reviews here:

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?id=675141454&am…

    5) Tweeted about this contest here: https://twitter.com/mimicams/status/21577031857

    • ej

      Nice! that's 5 raffle entries! :) thanks for joining, Camille!

  7. don balboa

    “How does this Nokia phone fit my lifestyle?”

    I previously owned the original iphone. great phone, nonetheless, but decided to sell it and go for a Nokia. Most people don't realize it, but this Nokia really can do just about anything (and more) than that iphone you're thinking about. (save the apps on the iphone) But I truly am more happy now with my Nokia. Its such a solid, substantial piece of technology, in every way I can think of, Nokia made this thing of quality materials.

  8. don balboa

    “How does this Nokia phone fit my lifestyle?”

    I previously owned the original iphone. great phone, nonetheless, but decided to sell it and go for a Nokia. Most people don't realize it, but this Nokia really can do just about anything (and more) than that iphone youre thinking about. (save the apps on the iphone) But i truly am more happy now with my Nokia. Its such a solid, substantial piece of technology, in every way i can think of, Nokia made this thing of quality materials.

    • ej

      i see it! :) you now have 3 raffle entries, sir.
      1 – comment
      1 – fb page like
      1 – fb upload
      thank you!! :)

    • ej

      Hello albert! this brings your total to 4:

      1 – comment

      1- fb like

      1 – forum

      1 – fb upload

      Thank you!! :) We appreciate the effort.

    • ej

      thanks for joining sharlene! i can verify 1 raffle entry for you. :) I can't count your fb like yet since I dont have your name to verify. :) if security is an issue, please feel free to DM me on twitter — @manilareviews.

  13. jack

    Hi! I would like to join this contest, here's what i've done so far:

    a) left a Comment here (http://manilareviews.com/2010/08/win-nokia-5230-manila-reviews-nokia-life-promo.html/comment-page-3#comment-1438)
    b) Liked Manila Review’s facebook fanpage, here’s my profile (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/jbcanuto)
    c) already a member the forum and introduced my self (http://forums.manilareviews.com/index.php?action=profile;u=61)
    (http://forums.manilareviews.com/index.php?topic=3.msg94#msg94)

  14. jack

    Hi! I can use this Nokia phone to call or text my hubby who's at home and taking care of our baby while I'm at work. Since I also love listening to music, taking pictures and likes to get hold of gadgets but could not afford for the meantime, I'm taking my chance in winning this fabulous Nokia phone from Manila Reviews. More power!

  18. Aimee

    Nokia 5230 fits my lifestyle in the same way it captures my fancy for great things that I encounter each day. Since I so love mobile filming and blogging becomes my outlet to relieve me of my stressful day, this phone is definitely a perfect gadget to have and to cherish.

      • ej

        hi aimee! did a quick check and saw that you only uploaded the manilablogs poster. :( if you can upload each blog's respective poster then that would be fine. :)

      • Aimee

        ah, ok. thanks, i was thinking to do it that way but I thought it was not acceptable. At least you made that clear. Thanks again.

      • ej

        no probs – comment ka lang ulit pag ayos na para macredit natin ung 3 points, ok? :)

      • Aimee

        hi ej, i was in the forum a while ago and checked on the latest tally, Just want to update you that I am done with the ff:

        1. comment on this post

        2. liked the fb page

        3. joined the forum

        4. uploaded the photo and tagged 10 of my friends

        5 updated my blog post entry with all Manila Blogs Family sites in there =)

        6. browsed your site and read articles (^.^)/ (i know that doesn't count…)

    • Aimee

      liked your FB page and registered in your forum, too. i will definitely bookmark your site. nice and rich content. =)

      • ej

        hi aimee! that brings your total to 3 raffle entries. the bola gives you 100 more. bwahaha, joke. :)

        seriously – that's 3 so far. good luck!! :)

      • Aimee

        Hi ej,

        it wasn't bola =) i just stumbled upon your blog from another blog last night. Reading is another favorite past time of mine so it just fits what I like doing and I am sure other people will also find all your sites to be interesting. thanks for the 100 entries, opppss 3 lang pala hehe. hope to win.

  19. SImon te

    The phone would fit me because, 1st I am a traveler at my young age, I wouldn't want to be lugging so many gadgets around. 2nd I love music, I love it so much that I cant let a day pass without listening to a song. 3rd I love to dance, this may not be much relevant to the phone but I'll explain, when I dance I need music, and where can I get that music, that's right, from that phone!

  20. don balboa

    Comment on this post (1 raffle entry): done =)
    b. Like our Facebook Fanpage done =)
    c. Be a member of our forum and introduce yourself done =)
    d. Create a blog post done =)
    link back to http://manilareviews.com, done =)
    (2) use the poster that we have uploaded/used in this article, done =)
    (3) also place a link to Nokia.com.ph. done =)
    We’d also appreciate it if your blog post includes a little blurb about what you liked about our website. done =)

    e. Update your Facebook wall/status done =)

    1) upload the “help me win” picture, (
    2) tag 10 friends,
    3) tag Manila Reviews. Easy. :)

    f. Send a Tweet (1 raffle entry per week): done =)

    • ej

      hi don! thanks for joining! I need you to give me the links for each of the raffle-entry-worthy things you did. :) no way for me to know otherwise. :P also, i can’t see you in the FB fan page. can you verify please? thanks!

      nevertheless, you have 1 raffle entry (for the comment). thanks!

    • ej

      hello joy! thanks for joining! :) your tally:
      1 – comment
      1 – fb page like
      1 – forum
      0 – fb wall status (i can't verify kasi di tayo friends :( can you change the settings for that pic to "visible to everybody" so i can verify? :) )
      1 – tweet

      that's 4 raffle entries in total! :) reply ka lang here once you've adjusted your fb post so i can verify and credit 1 more point to you, ok?

  22. CaptainRunner

    This Nokia phone (5230) will definitely fit my lifestyle for I am really fond of blogging the food that I eat (it's pretty obvious in my blog). I guess it's an instinct for me to take a picture of what I am about to eat before actually plunging into it. And most of the time, I am saddened by the outcome of the picture for I only use a VGA camera of my Nokia phone.

  23. dianneregina

    Nokia 5230 fits my lifestyle because I love taking photos of my food! I can never go wrong with its features. The built-in photo editor is a plus factor for me, this gadget is really great to have!

    Joined the forum as: dianneregina

    Liked your facebook fan page

    Blogged about your contest here: http://dianneregina.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-noki…

    Kudos! Dianne

    • ej

      thanks for joining dianneregina! :) here's your tally:
      1 – comment
      1 – fb like
      1 – forum
      0 – blog post (need you to place hyperlinks also to the blog :) )

      that's 3 so far. once you edit your blog post, just send us a note and we can check again. :)

  24. Tine Sabillo

    Since I blog, the Nokia 5230 is great for those action photos I take in Congress – for my parody posts. I also like listening to music. The big screen is also nice for reading mobile e-books. :p

  25. dave

    Nokia 5230 fits my lifestyle because as a student NOKIA phones makes me happy. And This gadget Serve as my Communication To my Mom THre at Abroad…
    I really hope I’d win!!!…. GOD BLESS US ALL

    @I already LIKE your facebook fan page My name is KNORMAN DAVE CARDONA

  27. Rhea Buenavista

    Hi,

    I am joining this wonderful contest. Here are my entries:

    a) The Nokia 5230 fits my lifestyle very well because I am a mom and a blogger at the same time. With it's 2MP camera and big memory capability I'll be able to take any pictures that I want to put in my blog.

    b) Liked your Facebook Fanpage: my FB link is http://www.facebook.com/RheaBuenavista

    c) Already a member of your forum. Also introduced myself there, my username is Rhealeng.

    d) Created a blog post regarding this awesome contest: http://rhealeng.com/2010/08/18/manila-blogs-nokia…

    e) Uploaded the “Help Me Win” Pic in my FB accoun and tagged 10 of my friends and Manila Reviewst: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=501312&…

    f) Tweeted about this promo on my Twitter Account: http://www.twitter.com/Rhealeng

    I’m so excited about this! I hope I win!

    • ej

      hi rhea! this nets you 5 raffle entries! :)

      1 – comment
      0 – fb like (i dont see your name on the manilareviews fan page :( can you check again?)
      1 – forum
      3 – blog post
      0 – fb upload (you'll need to upload the manilareviews poster as well — this is just the manila blogs poster ;-) )
      0 – tweet (ditto. the tweet is for manilablogs. need you to do this as well for the manilareviews contest.)

      thanks so much! konti nalang. :)

    • ej

      this is 1 more! bringing your total to 5 raffle entries! thanks for joining zoan! :)

  30. zoan

    can I ask a question? what if hindi makakpunta ang nanalo to claim the prize? papadala nyo? o pwedeng pakuha with authorization letter? (feeling winner lang) ehehe

    • ej

      Yes you may ask a question. (yes formal) You can have someone claim on your behalf with the proper authorization letter, your valid ID, and the person's ID. We will also send you a unique secure email that you'll need to bring to Nokia when you claim the prize. (we'll email to the email address you used to post your comment)

  31. charm

    *uploaded this week's picture promo on fb (username: Ian Charm) and tagged 10 friends and Manila Reviews

    I really hope I'd win!!!

    • ej

      charm, sorry, i really can't see your name sa likes. :P tapos pasend nalang ng link to this upload, ok? :)

    • ej

      thanks for joining, zoan! that's 3 raffle entries agad. ang dali di ba? hehe :)

  33. zoan

    I already LIKE your facebook fan page :) my name is : Joanne Garces Gonzales in FB :)

  34. zoan

    This NOkia Phone fit my lifestyle because it can help me easily connect with my business clients. Being a frustrated model this nokia phone will definitely capture my vain moments. I am not good in signs, maybe the GPS could help find my way easier :)

    count me in :)

  35. charm

    A nokia phone has always been a must-have for me because of its user-friendly features and sleek design =) Being a new mom, the Nokia 5230 will help me take more pictures of my son and capture more memories/milestones and easily share it with family and friends. I WOULD LOVE to have this =)

    *I also Liked your Facebook Fanpage and

    *Shared your link via my wall in FB (username: Ian Charm)

    • ej

      thanks charm! can you check your FB again?i can't seem to find an "Ian Charm" on the people who liked the page. would be great also if you can send me a link to your fb wall upload. :) thank you!

      this is good for 1 raffle entry tho (for the comment).

    • ej

      thank you! ganda ng profile pic ah – avatar ba yan o agua bendita? hahahaha, joke lang. thanks for joining! :)

      this brings your total raffle entries to 3. :)

    • ej

      thanks mariel! #HugsToDaddyA hehehehe. that's 1 raffle entry. :)

  38. Emerito Sena

    Nokia 5230 fits my lifestyle because whenever i want to hear quality music, or check my facebook, mails and surf the web, this is a nice gadget to have. good luck everyone and have a nice day. God bless!

    • ej

      hello again, sir! sir, can you send me the link to the picture upload mismo? i can’t check your profile kasi we’re not friends. :(
      (you may need also make sure that particular post is available to everybody so that I can see also)

      i see that you’re friends with ninobenito — maybe you can ask him pano? hehe

    • ej

      hello! ma'am – pasend naman ng link. i need it to verify. :)

    • ej

      ma'am – i saw the upload pic na. :) i need you to tag 10 friends so that we can count this for you, ok? :) tapos once your done, just reply to this with the link to the upload and I'll be sure to credit those points to you. thanks again! :)

    • ej

      thanks for joining emiliana! and also for all the posts in the forum. super helpful. :)

      this is 1 raffle entry :)

    • ej

      hi ely! you win 1 raffle entry for the fb like. :)
      i need your name in the forum so i can verify. :) also for your comment to count, it has to answer the question "how does the nokia 5230 fit your lifestyle?"

  47. Erica Ang

    Since I am a still a student it could really fit in my lifestyle because when I need to research about something it's very easy because of the WiFi. Also because when I would go out with my friends I would want to take pictures and since this one has a camera I could take pictures. Lastly because I really need a phone because my phone is already very old.

    • ej

      thanks for joining, erica! this is good for 1 raffle entry. :)

  48. Carmina Manalaysay

    Nokia phone fits my lifestyle by connecting me to my loved ones and friends. It makes life easier. c:

    • ej

      Hello Carmina! This is good for 1 raffle entry. :) This brings your total to 2.
      1- comment
      1 – fb fanpage like

      thanks for joining!

  50. Carmina Manalaysay

    Hi! I've liked your Fan Page on Facebook and I've shared your link. I'll upload the “help me win” picture and tag at least 10 of my friends and the Manila Reviews. Hope to win in this contest. THANKS!