Winners say why they read The STAR

As usual, we received an avalanche of entries for our quiz contest. We’re giving prizes to 10 lucky winners as a way of thanking our readers for supporting the sports section of The Philippine Star.

The correct answers to the five questions in the contest are: 1. What US school did Billy Ray Bates and Jay-Jay Helterbrand play varsity basketball for? Kentucky State (University of Kentucky is not correct). 2. Whom did Nonito Donaire Jr. dethrone for the WBC/WBO bantamweight titles last February? Fernando Montiel. 3. Who were the top two picks in the 2006 PBA draft? Kelly Williams and Arwind Santos, in that order. 4. Who were the male and female champions in the professional category of the recent Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 in Camarines Sur? Pete Jacobs and Belinda Granger. 5. What is the first name of recent Manila visitor and NBA veteran Horace Grant’s twin brother? Harvey.

The prizes were donated by Ramesh Mirpuri of Thorlo Made in USA socks and Beverly Hills Polo Club shirts, Tessa Jazmines of Larc and Asset Media, Anil Buxani of Sonia Trading, the Philippine Sports Commission, Tommy Ong of No Fear and The Philippine STAR.

Here are the 10 winners with the reasons why they read The Philippine STAR:

1. Arnel Vendicacion, 39, of Florante At Laura St., Lagro Subdivision, Novaliches, workforce management executive (call center). “I read The Philippine STAR because of the paper’s fair, comprehensive, timely and balanced news coverage. It’s competent, credible and knowledgeable reporters and staff and being a big sports fan, I specially love its ‘killer’ sports section.”

2. Vincent Chico, 34, of 3900 Gen. Macabulos St., Bangkal, Makati, IT engineer of HP Philippines. “I read The Philippine STAR’s columns because I enjoy trivia especially concerning sports events. Also, as a person inclined to technology, I dig the column that features and reviews gadgets. And who wouldn’t want to be entertained with the daily dose of comic strips, right? For current events and quality news, The Philippine STAR is indeed a broadsheet backed with local news and foreign news with attitude and substance.”

3. Ian Joshua Paz, 16, of 1065 L. Aquino St., Imatong, Pililla, Rizal, fourth year high school student, Pililla Academy Foundation. “I read The STAR because it’s a complete package...from news, opinion, entertainment, all the way to the sports section which I believe is the most read part of the paper with its content, depth, substance, layout, etc. Worth mentioning are the exclusive stories and features on a number of events, personalities and the likes which only make the paper No. 1.”

4. Avencio Bobiles, 52, of Kapayapaan Village, Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna, unemployed. “I read The Philippine STAR because it contains more sports and business news as compared to other newspapers.”

5. Benedicto Reyes, 53, of 2654 Dimasalang St., Pasay City, driver. “I’m an avid sports buff. I love to read sports news. The Philippine STAR’s sports section is the best.”

6. Crispin Pua, 56, of San Fernando Brewery, San Fernando, Pampanga, beer brewer. “I read The Philippine STAR because for me, it is almost complete and probably the best broadsheet in the country.”

7. Leila Kanseko, 51, of Barangay Onse, San Juan, secretary of barangay captain. “I read The Philippine STAR because it is No. 1 in Barangay Onse in San Juan.”

8. Stephen Ong, 36, of No. 76 Westriverside del Monte, Quezon City, assistant store manager. “I read The Philippine STAR everyday to be up to date on news and sports activities.”

9. Ramil Gundran, 26, of Piela Sampaloc III, Dasmariñas City, Cavite, security guard. “I learn a lot when I read The Philippine STAR.”

10. Edwin Leceta, 48, of 8 San Remigio St., San Juan, CPA. “I read The Philippine STAR because of its superb balanced news and fantastic layout and more value for money.”

The first prize package consists of a Nike runner’s cap with authentic Manny Pacquiao autograph, a genuine NBA pen, an NBA 3-on-3 jersey, No Fear cap, Molten basketball, Everlast large-sized gym bag, green Sprite messenger bag, NBA Fit T-shirt, Thorlo Made in USA basketball socks, Beverly Hills Polo Club collared shirt, yellow Michelin collared shirt, a Philippine STAR 25th anniversary shirt and a La Salle Centennial celebration umbrella.

The second prize package consists of Thorlo Made in USA casual socks, Beverly Hills Polo Club collared shirt, NBA 3-on-3 jersey, green Sprite messenger bag, a La Salle Centennial celebration umbrella, NBA Fit T-shirt, yellow Michelin collared shirt and a Philippine STAR 25th anniversary shirt.

The third prize package consists of Thorlo Made in USA basketball socks, Beverly Hills Polo Club collared shirt, NBA 3-on-3 jersey, green Sprite messenger bag, yellow Michelin collared shirt, a La Salle Centennial celebration umbrella, NBA Fit T-shirt and a Philippine STAR 25th anniversary shirt. The fourth prize package consists of Thorlo Made in USA dress socks, Beverly Hills Polo Club collared shirt, yellow Michelin collared shirt, NBA Fit T-shirt, NBA 3-on-3 jersey and a Philippine STAR 25th anniversary shirt. The fifth prize package consists of a Beverly Hills Polo Club collared shirt, yellow Michelin collared shirt, NBA Fit T-shirt, NBA 3-on-3 jersey and a Philippine STAR 25th anniversary shirt. The sixth prize package consists of a Beverly Hills Polo Club collared shirt, NBA 3-on-3 jersey, yellow Michelin collared shirt and a Philippine STAR 25th anniversary shirt.

The seventh to 10th prize packages consist of a yellow Michelin collared shirt, NBA 3-on-3 jersey and a Philippine STAR 25th anniversary shirt each.

Winners may claim their prizes from Ms. Babes Angat at ECJ Condominium, Arzobispo corner Real Sts., Intramuros, near San Agustin Church, on Wednesday, Aug. 31. For details and directions, please call Tel. 527-6007.