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Universal Records is the NUMBER ONE independent record label in the Philippines. Bringing you quality music for the past 30 years, we are home to artists like: Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Jay R, Billy Crawford, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Marian Rivera, Mark Herras, Nina, Ronnie Liang, Gail Blanco, Sam Concepcion. Our band roster includes: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Imago, Silent Sanctuary, Kenyo, Paraluman. We are equally committed to bring you exciting international releases covering various genres like pop, jazz, new age, classical, alternative, indie pop, rock, electronica, dance, r&b, and hip-hop. Name it, we definitely have it!

July 8, 2011

The Sponge Cola Promo Winners Have Been Determined!


Congratulations to Camille Infante for being the P100,000 Grand Winner, and the sister-team of Amabella & Abigail Oppus as the P20,000 Runner-Up in the Sponge Cola Tambay video-making contest “Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola”!

They have already been informed through phone, and they couldn’t be happier!

The final viewing and determination of the Grand Winner and Runner Up were done in the presence of a DTI representative.  All votes have been double-checked for accuracy.


The official awarding will be done next week by the band themselves at the Universal Records office. Watch out for the photos to be posted after the official awarding.

Watch their videos again here:

Grand Winner: Camille Infante (TB15):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXywefniecs


Runner Up:  Amabella & Abigail Oppus (TB9):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Oc--Hffac


You can take a look at the Text Vote tallies and Final Tally Sheet (text votes + judge votes) here:

Many thanks to all the finalists, to the rest who sent in their entries before, and to everyone who supported and voted during the promo!

July 7, 2011

Last Peek into the Vote Tally for Sponge Cola Tambay Video-Making Contest


Hi everybody! This is your last peek into the vote tally for “Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola” contest. Voting will close at 11:59 PM, then all votes will be summed up for the last time.

Please note:
Final judging of P100,000 Grand Prize Winner and P20,000 Runner Up will be based on 70% Text Votes and 30% Panel of Judges’ Decision. Announcement of Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up will be made on the evening of July 8, 2011 via our social networking sites:
- Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsphfanpage
- Blogger: http://universalrecph.blogspot.com/
- Multiply: http://universalrecph.multiply.com/journal
- MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/universalrecph/blog

Now for this last update, surprisingly TB10 has managed to overtake TB15 for the top spot! On third spot is TB9; and fourth is TB13.

So far, the total votes we received since the start is more than 22,000 text votes. Thanks to all of you who voted!

TB1 (J.Villar):  1.55% (or 346 text votes)
TB2 (C.dela Cruz):  1.23% (274 votes)
TB3 (J.Fernandez):  0.61% (135 votes)
TB4 (R.Orpano):  0.57% (126 votes)
TB5 (R.Po):   6.91% (1,538 votes)
TB6 (R.Bejar):  11.16% (2,484 votes)
TB7 (K.Prago):  0.12% (26 votes)
TB8 (K.Syfu):  9.21% (2,051 votes)
TB9 (A&A Oppus):  15.21% (3,386 votes)
TB10 (Q.Romero):  18.75% (4,173 votes)
TB11 (L.Bañez):  1.39% (310 votes)
TB12 (R.Saquido):  3.51% (781 votes)
TB13 (M.Ramirez):  11.48% (2,555 votes)
TB14 (M.Lu):  0.37% (82 votes)
TB15 (C.Infante):  17.93% (3,992 votes)

Total votes received so far: 22,259 texts*

*All votes have been double-checked for accuracy.*

**Please note that the 15 Finalists themselves ARE NOT allowed to vote. System will invalidate their number and text if they send in a vote.**


If there are any questions, you may call the Universal Records office at 373-9091 until closing of office hours today.

Per DTI-NCR Permit # 2449. Series of 2011.

July 6, 2011

Second to the Last Vote Tally (July 6th) for “Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola” contest



Good evening everybody! This would be the second to the last vote tally you’ll see for the promo. The last vote tally will be posted tomorrow afternoon. Then voting will close at 11:59 PM tomorrow.

Determination of P100,000 Grand Winner and P20,000 Runner Up will be done on July 8, 2011 in the presence of a DTI representative. Final judging will be based on 70% text votes and 30% panel of judges’ decision.

For today’s updated tally, TB15 is still at first place receiving 20.94% of total votes. On second place is TB10, followed by TB9.

TB1 (J.Villar): 2.28%
TB2 (C.dela Cruz): 1.82%
TB3 (J.Fernandez): 0.90%
TB4 (R.Orpano): 0.84%
TB5 (R.Po): 9.15%
TB6 (R.Bejar): 10.18%
TB7 (K.Prago): 0.17%
TB8 (K.Syfu): 4.10%
TB9 (A&A Oppus): 13.25%
TB10 (Q.Romero): 16.50%
TB11 (L.Bañez): 2.06%
TB12 (R.Saquido): 4.90%
TB13 (M.Ramirez): 12.36%
TB14 (M.Lu): 0.55%
TB15 (C.Infante): 20.94%

*All votes have been double-checked for accuracy.*

**Please note that the 15 Finalists themselves ARE NOT allowed to vote. System will invalidate their number and text if they send in a vote.**

Check the LAST tally of text votes on our social networking sites tomorrow afternoon:
- Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsphfanpage
- Blogger: http://universalrecph.blogspot.com/
- Multiply: http://universalrecph.multiply.com/journal
- MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/universalrecph/blog

If there are any questions, you can call the Universal Records office at 373-9091 during office hours.

Per DTI-NCR Permit # 2449. Series of 2011.

July 5, 2011

Today’s Tally (July 5th) for “Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola” Contest


It’s down to the last 3 days till the Grand Winner and Runner Up announcement. Updated tally as of 5:30 PM today sees TB15 still at the top. TB9 is still at second place, and now occupying third place is TB13.

Also noticeable in today’s tally is an almost 4% increase in text votes for both TB12 and TB13.

So far, total votes we got for the whole promo (summing up all finalists' votes) is now close to 10,500 texts.  Thanks to all of you who voted!

TB1 (J.Villar):  3.18%
TB2 (C.dela Cruz):  2.58%
TB3 (J.Fernandez): 1.30%
TB4 (R.Orpano):   1.21%
TB5 (R.Po):  5.41%
TB6 (R.Bejar):  9.21%
TB7 (K.Prago):  0.25%
TB8 (K.Syfu):  2.67%
TB9 (A&A Oppus):  13.92%
TB10 (Q.Romero):  10.53%
TB11 (L.Bañez):  2.96%
TB12 (R.Saquido):  6.47%
TB13 (M.Ramirez):  12.25%
TB14 (M.Lu):  0.54%
TB15 (C.Infante):  27.54%

*All votes have been double-checked for accuracy.*


**Please note that the 15 Finalists themselves ARE NOT allowed to vote. System will invalidate their number and text if they send in a vote.**

Check the latest tally of text votes on our social networking sites, now updated daily:
- Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsphfanpage
- Blogger: http://universalrecph.blogspot.com/
- Multiply: http://universalrecph.multiply.com/journal
- MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/universalrecph/blog

Final judging of P100,000 Grand Prize Winner and P20,000 Runner Up will be based on 70% Text Votes and 30% Panel of Judges’ Decision. Announcement of Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up will be on the evening of July 8, 2011.

If there are any questions, you can call the Universal Records office at 373-9091 during office hours, or you can email us at: spongecola.tambay@gmail.com.

Per DTI-NCR Permit # 2449. Series of 2011.

July 4, 2011

Updated tally of votes in the Sponge Cola Tambay video-making contest as of Today July 4th


Last 4 days till the Grand Winner and Runner Up will be determined! This is the latest tally of text votes for "Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola" contest as of 6PM today.

TB15 is still at the top, followed by TB9 then TB10 and TB6. Will things change tomorrow?

TB1 (J.Villar):  3.25%
TB2 (C.dela Cruz):  3.17%
TB3 (J.Fernandez):  1.60%
TB4 (R.Orpano):  1.49%
TB5 (R.Po):  3.79%
TB6 (R.Bejar):  11.23%
TB7 (K.Prago):  0.30%
TB8 (K.Syfu):  1.22%
TB9 (A&A Oppus):  14.47%
TB10 (Q.Romero):  11.76%
TB11 (L.Bañez):  3.64%
TB12 (R.Saquido):  2.59%
TB13 (M.Ramirez):  8.32%
TB14 (M.Lu):  0.66%
TB15 (C.Infante):  32.52%

*All votes have been double-checked for accuracy.*

**Please note that the 15 Finalists themselves ARE NOT allowed to vote. System will invalidate their number and text if they send in a vote.**

Check the latest tally of text votes on our social networking sites, now updated daily:
- Facebook Fanpage:  http://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsphfanpage
- Blogger:  http://universalrecph.blogspot.com/
- Multiply:  http://universalrecph.multiply.com/journal
- MySpace:  http://www.myspace.com/universalrecph/blog

Final judging of P100,000 Grand Prize Winner and P20,000 Runner Up will be based on 70% Text Votes and 30% Panel of Judges’ Decision. Announcement of Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up will be on July 8, 2011.

If there are any questions, you can call the Universal Records office at 373-9091 during office hours, or you can email us at: spongecola.tambay@gmail.com.

Per DTI-NCR Permit # 2449. Series of 2011.

July 2, 2011

Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola | The Last Finalists on Spotlight: TB3, TB13 and TB7


Apologies for the not posting our featured finalists yesterday. Let's enjoy this last batch of featured finalists. Starting Monday, we will just post the tally of votes on a daily basis. Watch out for it!

Entry submitted by J. Fernandez: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BWNQ2EF7sM
What to remember in TB3: ghost
To vote for J. Fernandez’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB3
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by M. Ramirez: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Md9OHQHjc
What to remember in TB13: voodoo doll, love spell
To vote for M. Ramirez’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB13
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by K. Prago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrxCVVa2S4I
What to remember in TB7:  girl staring
To vote for K. Prago’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB7
Then send to 2600.


*Please note that the 15 Finalists themselves ARE NOT allowed to vote. System will invalidate their number and text if they send in a vote.*

Starting Monday, we will post the tally of text votes every day on our social networking sites:
- Facebook Fanpage:  http://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsphfanpage
- Blogger:  http://universalrecph.blogspot.com/
- Multiply:  http://universalrecph.multiply.com/journal
- MySpace:  http://www.myspace.com/universalrecph/blog

Final judging of P100,000 Grand Prize Winner and P20,000 Runner Up will be based on 70% Text Votes and 30% Panel of Judges’ Decision. Announcement of Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up will be on July 8, 2011.

**For the finalists, attention! If you still haven't claimed your P5,000 cash prize, please make sure you call the Universal Records office and make an appointment. Let us know ONE day ahead (and leave your name and state the time) before you go to our office. Remember to bring two current valid ID's.**

If there are any questions, you can call the Universal Records office at 373-9091 during office hours, or you can email us at: spongecola.tambay@gmail.com.

Per DTI-NCR Permit # 2449. Series of 2011.

Tally of Votes in the Sponge Cola Tambay Video-Making Contest as of Today (July 2nd)


Good day everybody! Here’s an updated peek into the latest tally of text votes for Sponge Cola Tambay video-making contest "Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola".

Still leading is TB15 commanding 26.41% of total votes received since the start of voting. It is then followed by TB6 with 14.48%. It is a close fight between TB10 and TB9 with 12.99% and 12.38% respectively.

*All votes have been double-checked for accuracy.*

TB1 (J.Villar):  4.09%
TB2 (C.dela Cruz):  3.06%
TB3 (J.Fernandez):  2.05%
TB4 (R.Orpano):  1.94%
TB5 (R.Po):  4.45%
TB6 (R.Bejar):  14.48%
TB7 (K.Prago):  0.39%
TB8 (K.Syfu):  0.56%
TB9 (A&A Oppus):  12.38%
TB10 (Q.Romero):  12.99%
TB11 (L.Bañez):  4.68%
TB12 (R.Saquido):  3.25%
TB13 (M.Ramirez):  8.40%
TB14 (M.Lu):  0.86%
TB15 (C.Infante):  26.41%

*Please note that the 15 Finalists themselves ARE NOT allowed to vote. System will invalidate their number and text if they send in a vote.*

Starting Monday, we will post the tally of text votes every day on our social networking sites:
- Facebook Fanpage:  http://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsphfanpage
- Blogger:  http://universalrecph.blogspot.com/
- Multiply:  http://universalrecph.multiply.com/journal
- MySpace:  http://www.myspace.com/universalrecph/blog

Final judging of P100,000 Grand Prize Winner and P20,000 Runner Up will be based on 70% Text Votes and 30% Panel of Judges’ Decision. Announcement of Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up will be on July 8, 2011.

**For the finalists, attention! If you still haven't claimed your P5,000 cash prize, please make sure you call the Universal Records office and make an appointment. Let us know ONE day ahead (and leave your name and state the time) before you go to our office. Remember to bring two current valid ID's.**

If there are any questions, you can call the Universal Records office at 373-9091 during office hours, or you can email us at: spongecola.tambay@gmail.com.

Per DTI-NCR Permit # 2449. Series of 2011.