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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

      Hi Dave! you have earned a total of 6 points! :) Upload the picture of our contest in facebook and tag 10 friends for a chance to win one more entry. Also, you can join our forum and introduce yourself there for another point! Good luck! ~ Manila Reviews

  4. Enzo

    Nokia phone fits my lifestyle because of the user friendly features.

    I myself love music and Nokia phone fits my ever love and passion for listening to great music stored via MP3s and MP4s.

    And lastly, NOKIA phone fits my lifestyle because it is not only that affordable but there are also lots of NOKIA phone models and designs to choose from, especially the Nokia 5230!

    • ej

      Thanks Lissa! This brings your total to 7 raffle entries. :)

  7. arjay

    this phone is so fits for me for i like listening to music.

    • ej

      Thanks for joining, arjay! :)you have earned one point. We hope you can do more steps to earn more points! :) ~ Manila Reviews

    • ej

      Thanks for joining, Alvin. :) I'm giving you 2 raffle entries for now. Give me a link to the forum post (the post itself, not the board) so I can credit 1 more raffle entry to you. :)

  12. Mei Santiago

    Hi admin, here’s my entry

    a. How does this Nokia phone fit your lifestyle?

    Nokia phone definitely fits my lifestyle for I am an entrepreneur selling loads to my clients and at the same time a blogger wherein I can use this phone whenever and wherever I go I attend different events.

    b. FB Fan Page – already liked :)

    c. Forum – already registered and introduce my self – DONE

    d. Blog Post – http://rinoabrood.blogspot.com/2010/08/manila-reviews-newest-promo-nokia-my.html

    e. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/photo.php?pid=4794348&fbid=428200252727&id=764147727

    f. twitter – http://api.twitter.com/Rinoabrood/status/21743493357
    http://twitter.com/rinoabrood

    • ej

      Hi Mei! You have earned 8 raffle entries! :) do drop by in the coming days as we will be posting more ways on which you could earn more raffle entries :) BTW, i clicked on your entrecard widget ~ Manila Reviews

    • ej

      Hi Gladys! You have earned 6 points! :) Visit us daily. We will be posting more ways on how to earn points in the upcoming days! :) ~ Manila Reviews

    • ej

      Just checked — 9 friends lang nakatag. :( patag nalang ng 10 friends sir so I can count this as a raffle entry for you!

  15. Joshualene

    How does this Nokia phone fit your lifestyle?
    i love listening to music, i can enjoy everything with that phone.
    it will help also in easier communication with people.

  16. amjath

    Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii…
    This is really a great contest. I wish I were a part of it. Cannot you make it globally? Thanx

    • ej

      Hi charm! There is something wrong with the link. We can't view it. Can you tag Manila Reviews account in the picture and send the link to us? :) Please make sure that it is visible to everyone. Click on the lock con that you see and choose "everyone". Thanks! ~ Manila Reviews

  19. Minnel Ruste-Isip

    Hi Ginger and EJ!

    Already liked your page :) Tagged 10 friends on FB, and this comment :) (how many entries did I get?)

    “Nokia 5230 really fits me, I love to travel and this flexible phone is very handy to take photos, listening to music and getting in touch with friends in all in one compact phone! Really love to have this! “

    • ej

      Hi minnel! Can you send us the link to the photo? :) with these, you will get two raffle entries :) Hope you can do more steps! :) ~ Thanks, Manila Reviews

    • ej

      Hi shenbrood! thanks for sharing! :) You hae earned 6 points alrady ~Thanks, Manila Reviews

  21. Ma. Zyra Mea T. Bautista

    This phone suits me a lot because like this phone I’m simple but has a lot of functional features.. because I have a lot of talents such as singing, good in declamation and cooking which I considered functional.=) And I love Music, Music ease your bad drives!

    Here are my Entries:

    -Commented here
    -liked the Facebook fan page. My FB username: Zyra Mea T. Bautista
    -had been a member of your forum=)
    -retweeted it
    -shared it in different sites and this are the links:
    http://www.spot.ph/forum/index.php?topic=409.0

    http://www.techie.com.ph/techtalk/index.php?topic=97.0

    http://zyramae12.multiply.com/journal/item/6/6

    -updated my profile and shared your photo on Facebook together with the link
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/zyrameabautista

    • ej

      Hi Zyra! Thanks for joining! :) Can you please send us the link to the tweet and to the photo that you uploaded and tagged? You currently have 6 points. thanks! ~ Manila Reviews

  22. shenbrood

    Th following steps are complete…

    1. Like the Manila Review FB page (David Delano D’Angelo)
    2. Update my wall and tag 10 friends on FB.
    3. Post an introduction at the Manila Review Forum as shenbrood
    4. Tweeted as shenbrood at http://twitter.com/shenbrood
    5. Commented on this post…

    So that’s 5 entries right :)

    • ej

      Hi dave! Kindly create a hyperlink to Nokia.com.ph! :) This will give you an additional 3 points, a total of 5 points! Please advise us if you have placed the link. thanks! ~ Manila Reviews

  24. jack

    bakit parang di napost yung comments na naipost ko the other day yata or yesterday? :(

    anyway, i already created a blog post already here:
    http://jackiebaluca.tumblr.com/post/983536787/win-5-nokia-phones

    and here is the comment that did not successfully post yata:

    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)

    • ej

      hi jack, saw this comment in spam! buti naabutan ko. :) these steps give you 3 raffle entries.

    • ej

      Thanks Lissa! You now have a total of 6 raffle entries.

      Unfortunately, I can't verify your facebook post since I'm not a friend. If you can set it as visible to everybody then i should be able to see it as well. :)

  28. ej

    that's because i haven't approved them yet or they're in the "older comments" (there's a link at the bottom). don't sad. hehe :)

  30. Tani V.

    Nokia 5230 fits my lifestyle because I'm a doctor-on-the-go who's often away from home missing my family.

    • ej

      that's an easy 4 raffle entries for you, Nemory! Thanks for joining! :)

  32. maria gracia cristobal

    hi ej.. I am maria gracia ramos cristobal and I just joined NOKIA : MY LIFE contest.
    you as ked me to verify again kasi at first I missed to mention my full name that’s why you can’t verify my account…

    here is my link on FB:
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000170194290

    *****Here are the things that I did so far…

    -posted comment on manilareviews…
    How does this Nokia phone fit my lifestyle?
    ***I work home based and I always use the net.NOKIA 5230 is just perfect for me since I can access internet at all times and check my emails. It’s also great since I can dl my favorite songs and have access,listen to it anywhere I go anytime I want instead of my Ipod.

    -liked your fan page on facebook

    -tagged 10 friends and your fan page on FB
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=476088&id=100000170194290&comments&ref=mf

    -posted blog
    http://mariagracia1012.i.ph/blogs/mariagracia1012/2010/08/18/nokia-my-life/

    -introduced myself to manila review family forum

    -Tweeted about nokia:my life contest
    http://twitter.com/mgcristobal1012/status/21488342441

    • ej

      Hi Maria Grace! Thanks for joining! :) You have earned 7 points. Kindly give me the link to the photo that you uploaded and tag Manila Reviews account as well :) Please message me for the correct link after so i can give you an additional point :) ~ Manila Reviews

    • ej

      sure sheryl! just make sure you follow the mechanics and you can easily get raffle entries. :)

      • ej

        Hi Albert! you have earned a total of 7 points already! :) Great job! :) Watch out for more ways on how you can earn more points! ~ Manila Reviews

  35. mai

    Hi, I received an email from [email protected] asking for my full name and registered physical address. I just wanted to confirm if this email really came from you guys. Thanks. :)

    • ej

      hi mai! yup, it came from us. :) thanks for confirming. Rest assured that your information will be safe with us. We will never share any of this to any other party. We will only share the full name and address of the winner sa Nokia. :)

  36. NemOry

    “How does this Nokia phone fits my lifestyle?” it fits it…because Im MUSIC….I cannot live without music…this phone is very great in terms of music playing…..WOW!!!! I wanna have you Nokia 5230….

  37. dianneregina

    hi ej, hyperlinks are placed in the photos itself as indicated in my post.. though if i need to place a text linking here, let me know. :)

    i want to tag photos in fb as well, do i need to come back here and post that i did or ma-tally na yun sa fb? haha, dami questions sorry. good luck all! :)

    • ej

      hello dianneregina! oks na yung sa blogpost mo — thank you! that brings your total to 6 raffle entries. :)

      sige please, pag natag mo na kami sa FB, just set the upload itself to be visible to everybody (so we can check), and post the link here.

      thank you!

  38. eddie

    Im a solid nokia user and I love music as well as taking photos…

  40. Melanie Magno

    Nokia 5230 fits my lifestyle because I am the ULTIMATE MULTI-PURPOSE GIRL! And Nokia 5230 will definitely help me maintain that title! :)

    I also liked Manila Reviews in FB, please check “Lanie Magno”! Thanks, Manila Reviews! Good speed! :)

    • ej

      thanks abby! that’s right. :) your total is now 4 raffle entries. :)

    • ej

      Hi Curtney! Your comments got stuck in spam limbo! Buti narecover ko. :) You now have 4 raffle entries! thanks for joining!

  43. jaine

    Hi,

    1) I already registered in your forum and introduced myself username is jainejaine05

    • ej

      thank you, jaine! that brings your total to 4 raffle entries. :)

  44. Adrian C. Cajayon

    Here are my entries for this worth joining for contest

    a. It is fitted to my lifestyle because It has a large storage capacity which is a big help for my project making and also being a fresh blogger who want also to learn to cook so many dishes which I need to capture and save the step by step procedure in this phone.

    b. I like already. here’s my link http://facebook.com/eydiemon

    c. I am a member already. my username is Mr. Sensible- http://forums.manilareviews.com/index.php?topic=3.60

    d. I blogged about this.also you can follow me fellows.
    http://eydiecajayon.tumblr.com/post/981272199/manila-reviews-contest-win-nokia5230

    e.I updated my status on fb
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?id=100000109034475&pid=119264#!/photo.php?pid=490876&fbid=153160714697562&id=100000109034475

    f.I tweeted this. http://twitter.com/eydiemon

    that’s all so count my entries and tell me if there’s invalid hehe! your page is cool, as well as your contest. I’ll be a follower.

    • ej

      Hi Adrian! Nice effort! Kaso you missed 1 — in the facebook upload, you have to tag 10 friends. I only counted 9. :)

      So your total is 7 raffle entries. :)

  45. czaroma

    I’m joining! Here are my entries:

    1. Being a full time WAHM and a part time blogger, this Nokia 5230 phone is perfect for my lifestyle. I enjoy taking pictures with my family. This will also keep me company as I listen to good music while waiting for my daughter’s ballet class.

    2. liked Manila Review’s facebook fanpage – Czaroma Roman

    3. joined and introduced myself at the Manila Blogs Family Forum – czaroma

    4. giveaway tweet – https://twitter.com/czaroma/status/21644063608

    thanks and more power to The Manila Blogs family!

  46. dianneregina

    i know na! my bad :(
    i created an album kasi that’s why i can’t tag you guys! anyway, ulitin ko na lang po.. upload ko sa homepage and tag 10 friends! hehe.. good luck!

    • ej

      thanks dianneregina! the blog post is now credited to you. and thank you for placing us on your sidebar! :)

      sige, once you fix your facebook, post the link here, i'll check again. :) make sure you set it as visible to everybody, ok? (So I can also see)

  48. zh3en22

    1. Here are my entries:
    a. Working from Monday to Saturday requires me to keep track of my daily duties, and This Nokia 5230 will be of great help. Another reason is that I can continue point and shoot wherever i go without the hassle of bringing a bulky camera or a digicam.
    b. A facebook Fan: my Profile facebook.com/zh3en22
    c. Manila Reviews Family Forum member, my username is zh3en22
    d. Blog post here http://addicted2contest.blogspot.com/2010/08/win-nokia-5230-from-manila-reviews.html
    e. Updated my Facebook wall
    f. Send Twit, my Username- Zh3en22

    • ej

      thanks zh3en22! i'm giving you 7 raffle entries for this. i can't verify your facebook wall update unfortunately — can you send me the link to your uploaded pic? also, please make sure it's set to visible to everyone so I can also see. :) thank you!

  49. jeffrey john imutan

    the Nokia 5230 would definitely suit my lifestyle. i like listening to music and can also use it to view animatics for work when i’m on the bus.

    • ej

      may i know your username in the forum please? better yet, place the link to the post itself (and not the board). :) (but the username is fine)

      • ginger

        Hi Christine! you have two points already! :) Great job! Goodluck! Hope you do more of the steps given for more chances of winning! ~ Manila Reviews