The other two consolation prize winners of the Extraordinary Online Video Contest dropped by Thunderbird Resorts Head Office.
A close fight between the two, Shobert Hallig received 917 votes for his video on being a Filipino; while Caylene Paras got 911 votes for her music video featuring a song she composed that talks about her being Extraordinary.
Thunderbird Resorts Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Felbin Soto awarded Shobert and Caylene with the P5k cash prize, P10k worth of Thunderbird Resorts GC and the Enjoy Philippines Card.
Shobert Hallig with Thunderbird Resorts CSMO Felbin Soto
Watch Shobert's Extraordinary Video:
Caylene Paras with Thunderbird Resorts CSMO Felbin Soto
The Extraordinary Grand Prize winning video featured a guy going about his daily routine with such enthusiasm only to reveal in the end that he’s on a wheelchair. The video closes with the text “You Make Yourself Extraordinary.” On the day of the awarding, the Grand Prize winner Randolph Longjas received his award with both legs able and walking, a big surprise to all those present.
Grand Prize Winner Randolph Longjas
“The video was inspired by my family’s adopted brother who can’t walk,” Longjas explained. “Despite the disability, he brings joy to our family and since he came, he brought so many blessings to us, like winning in this video contest.”
The Grand Prize Winner was determined by a panel of judges that includes Anton Diaz of OurAwesomePlanet.com, videographer Bob Nicolas, Prof. Patrick Campos of the UP Film Institute and Thunderbird Resorts Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Felbin Soto.
Ma. Veronica Guingon got one of the highest votes
Carla Baful's entry was chosen as the Favorite Video of Thunderbird Resorts representatives
The Five Most Voted video winners who received P5k cash prize, P10k worth of Thunderbird Resorts GC and Enjoy Philippines Card were Diane S. Hular (1029 votes); Apple Mae J. Shiroma (1027 votes); Shobert C. Hallig (917 votes); Caylene K. Paras (911 votes) and Ma. Veronica S. Guingon (593 votes), while Carla Baful snagged the Special Prize of Apple iPad and P10k worth of Thunderbird Resorts GC for being the Favorite Video as selected by Thunderbird Resorts representatives.
“What Makes You Extraordinary?” was the question posted in the contest, wherein participants must answer by submitting a video best explaining their reasons. By the end of February 2011, a total of 58 video entries were received which were then posted online for the voting period that ran from March 1to 25 2011. The awarding proper took place last April 16, 2011 at Thunderbird Resorts Rizal’s newly-opened Event Center.
Present to award the winners were Thunderbird Resorts executives and managers namely Mr. Shaun Thomsen, Chief Gaming Officer; Mr. Herbert Williams, Rizal’s General Manager; Ms. Katalene Agmata, CorpComm & Hotel Marketing Manager; and Brent Fernandez, Entertainment & Casino Marketing Manager. Serving as emcee of the ceremony was CorpComm Assistant Gerico Punzalan.
On April 16, 2011, Thunderbird Resorts awards the winning Extraordinary Video to bag the much-coveted P100k cash prize and Vacation Getaway. The awarding proper takes place at Thunderbird Resorts Rizal’s newly-opened Event Center.
“What Makes You Extraordinary?” was the question posted in the contest, wherein participants must answer by submitting a video best explaining their reasons. By the end of February 2011, a total of 58 video entries were received which were then posted online for the voting period that ran from March 1to 25 2011.
The Grand Prize Winner is determined by a panel of judges that includes Anton Diaz of OurAwesomePlanet.com, videographerBob Nicolas, Prof. Patrick Campos of the UP Film Institute and Thunderbird Resorts Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Felbin Soto.
While the Five Consolation Prizes of P10k Thunderbird Resorts GC, P5k Cash Prize and Enjoy Philippines card is based on the Five Most Voted Videos. An Apple iPad also awaits the Favorite Video shot at Thunderbird Resorts.
Happening on the same day, Thunderbird Resorts is also the host of this year’s Bloggers Fest – an activity-filled day that includes seminars and workshops with expected attendees of about 200 bloggers from various categories. Azrael Coladilla explains on manilabloggers.blogspot.com, “The objective of the event is to have a venue for free mentorship on blogging and as well as networking with Filipino bloggers and participating companies.”
“Inspired from last year’s Bloggers Fiesta Manila, the Bloggers Fest features co-bloggers to serve as speakers on different topics and to share their experiences and give tutorials on how to have a successful blog site,” Coladilla added.
Thunderbird Resorts’ thrust is to create extraordinary experiences for its guests, giving them a luxurious vacation lifestyle with each stay. It holds two world-class properties here in the Philippines catering to leisure, sports, recreation and entertainment activities. One is located in the highland oasis of Binangonan, Rizal; the other Mediterranean-inspired property is in the peninsula of Poro Point in San Fernando, La Union. Through the online video contest and bloggers event, Thunderbird Resorts shares this Extraordinary experience and more.
Now that the submission period has concluded, Voting for your favorite Extraordinary Video starts March 1 to March 25, 2011.
To vote, register an account at www.thunderbirdresorts.ph/videocontest. Go to the Galleries tab, choose from among the video entries and click on the video. At the bottom part of the video is a Ratings Tab (represented by stars), rate the video and this will serve as one vote.
The Grand Prize Winner will be determined by a panel of judges, while the Five Consolation Prizes of P10k Thunderbird Resorts GC, P5k Cash Prize and Enjoy Philippines card will be based on the five most voted videos. An Apple iPad also awaits the Favorite Video shot at Thunderbird Resorts as chosen by the executives.
“Extraordinary” is Thunderbird Resorts way of saying thank you to all its online fans and followers. Special mention to Enjoy Philippines, Travelbook.ph, and Nuffnang Philippines for supporting the contest.
You want to win P100k and a Vacation Getaway at Thunderbird Resorts but doesn't have a video cam to start with your own video entry?
Well, you still can! Visit us at the 18th Travel Tour Expo, SMX Mall of Asia, Booth 189-190 on February 18-20, Ready your answer to the question "What Makes You Extraordinary?"
And we'll do the on-the-spot Shoot for your Extraordinary Video!
Sing, Dance, or Laugh out loud. Whatever it is, just share what you feel Makes You Extraordinary!
Plus, you'll get this Exclusive I Like Thunderbird Resorts TSHIRT!
Participants will get the chance to win P100k, a Vacation Getaway for Four at Thunderbird Resorts Rizal and La Union, Enjoy Philippines Card and other cool prizes.
To be extraordinary means to have exceptional qualities or remarkable abilities. If you have something that you find unique and a remarkable quality of yourself, then you are extraordinary. It could even be as simple as knowing how to play the guitar, winning 1st place in a dance competition or by being active in environmental or community groups.
Shoot a video of yourself sharing what makes you Extraordinary.
Participants will get the chance to win P100k, a Vacation Getaway for Four at Thunderbird Resorts Rizal and La Union, Enjoy Philippines Card and other cool prizes.
Dubbed as “Extraordinary”, Thunderbird Resorts launches its first Online Video Contest. Participants will get the chance to win P100k, a Vacation Getaway for Four at Thunderbird Resorts Rizal and La Union, Enjoy Philippines Card and other cool prizes.
Just answer “What Makes you Extraordinary” in a video to join. Full mechanics is posted on www.thunderbirdresorts.ph/videocontest. Shoot the video at Thunderbird Resorts – either in Rizal or Poro Point – to have your hands on an Apple iPad.
“Extraordinary” is Thunderbird Resorts way of saying thank you to all its online fans and followers. Special mention to Enjoy Philippines, Travelbook.ph, and Nuffnang Philippines for supporting the contest.
The other two consolation prize winners of the Extraordinary Online Video Contest dropped by Thunderbird Resorts Head Office.
