More on why they read The STAR

The 25 winners of our Christmas contest trooped to The Philippine STAR office yesterday morning to claim their prizes.

Here are some more of their answers to the question – why they read The Philippine STAR:    

Jerson Amancio, 29. Service crew of 4650 Pinagbuklod Street, V. Mapa, Sta. Mesa: “I always read The Philippine STAR because of its different approach when sharing information with readers. I always read the sports section before going to the other sections. I look forward to Mr. Quinito Henson’s commentary and analysis about what’s happening, whether it is Manny Pacquiao’s fights or the PBA or NBA finals, UAAP, NCAA, etc. I like the trivia he shares with readers especially when sports-related. The Philippine STAR is a complete package in terms of providing us with different kinds of news, articles, lifestyles and latest trends. Finally, Mr. Henson is totally the dean of sports of all Philippine broadsheets. Hope you’ll continue to discover trivia for the benefit of those of us who were not born in the 70s for us to know more about the early days of Philippine sports.”

Roberto Santiago, 48. CPA/employee of AMON Group of Companies of Bahay Caridad Subdivision, Bayani Road, Dona Imelda, Quezon City: “The Philippine STAR is ‘the complete newspaper.’ Its headlines accurately and promptly capture the news. My job requiring, I spend much time digesting the business section and being a sports aficionado, I find reading the sports section more than gratifying. I must admit that even those ‘reserved’ for the opposite sex, the youth and children entertain me as well. Probing the editorial section, the articles of which are getting bolder, provides the climax of my daily ritual of information gathering. Reading The Philippine STAR can be likened to enjoying nirvana for a while.”

Orlyn Baccay, 45. Security guard of Zone 1, Signal Village, Taguig City: “Madalas kong basahin ang Philippine STAR dahil sa mga una at maiinit na balita araw-araw. Ito rin ay nakapagbibigay sa akin ng mga impormasyong napapanahon.”

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Federico Oruga, 53. Businessman of 520 A. Soriano Avenue, Balayhanging, Calauan, Laguna: “The STAR is worth reading. I am an avid reader of dailies since my college days and I find The STAR as the best in terms of views, information and bringing the current news up to date. My every morning sip from my cup of coffee is not complete without The STAR as I read the headlines, the world, the sports section, entertainment and the rest follows. And I make sure I solve the two mind-boggling puzzles that makes a good morning for me.”

Atty. Ace Devino Custodio, 30. Assistant corporate secretary of No. 120 K-3rd Street, Kamuning, Quezon City: “I read The Philippine STAR everyday because it provides balanced and well-researched information without prejudice whatsoever.”

Virgilio Galindes Jr., 25. Clinic nurse of No. 418 Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City: “I read The Philippine STAR because it keeps me updated on the latest news and happenings in our country in terms of politics, economic ups and downs, sports, disaster, entertainment and many more. I also like the promotional advertisements and opinion section especially ‘A Law Each Day’ by Jose Sison that gives readers enlightenment in terms of legal cases. I always look at the entertainment section for the TV guide, especially the movies on HBO because I love watching movies as my pastime. The last section I read is health because as a registered nurse, I should be updated on health issues.”

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Our complete list of donors and donations to our Christmas contest:

The Herma Group (Hermie Esguerra) – P10,000 cash. North Harbour Center (Mikee Romero) – P10,000 cash, umbrellas, tumblers and calendar sets. Philippine Olympic Committee (Jose Cojuangco Jr.) - P10,000 cash. Rain Or Shine PBA team (Raymund Yu, Terry Que) - P10,000 cash, Rain Or Shine T-shirts, caps and bags. Philippine Taekwondo Association president Robert Aventajado – P5,000 SM gift certificates. Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines vice president Manny Lopez – P5,000 cash.

Philippine Sports Commission (chairman Harry Angping) - 25 Wilson composite leather basketballs, 10 Philippine team travel bags, 10 Philippine team shirts, five Philippine team track suits. Burger King (Lito Alvarez) – P3,000 Burger King gift certificates, five Air21 caps, 10 Air21 notepads. San Miguel Beer PBA team (Hector Calma) - five San Miguel Beer championship T-shirts, Magnolia Healthtea, Magnolia fruit drink. Ginebra San Miguel PBA team (Robert Non) - Magnolia Purewater, Magnolia fruit drink, Magnolia Healthtea. Barako Bulls PBA team (Jay Llanos Dee) - 25 Barako Bulls T-shirts.

Philippine Basketball Association (commissioner Sonny Barrios) - Molten basketballs, PBA 2009-10 T-shirts, PBA annuals. Philippine Basketball League (commissioner Chino Trinidad) - Spalding Never-Flat basketball, Spalding slamdunk basketballs, five collared shirts. Adidas (J. M. Pilarez) - 10 Adidas floaters, 10 celebrate originality tote bags. Accel - 15 T-shirts.

Stratworks Marketing Communication (Ginny Guanco) - two Jansport backpacks. Northern Cement Corp. (Bobby Inigo) - 40 T-shirts. Chris Sports (Arleen Lindo) - 10 gift packs consisting of Master shoe cleaner, microfiber wipes/case and perskindol gel. Lope Sarreal Jr. - cheese and wine. ALA Boxing Gym (Tony Aldeguer) - T-shirts, caps and keychains. Solar Entertainment (Ralph Roy/Vitto Lazatin) - NBA Asia Challenge shirts and caps, NBA on BTV luggage tags.

Sonia Trading (Anil Buxani) - 20 Mikasa and Molten basketballs, five Gosen badminton bags. DSS Productmasters (Dioceldo Sy) - Blackwater body spray, Pinkwater body spray, Blackwater men’s watches, Ever Bilena ladies watches. Larc and Asset PR (Tessa Jazmines) - 25 Disney stationery sets. PLDT/Metro Pacific (Abet Dungo) - PLDT Smart mobile chargers, Metro Pacific leather key holders. Nike (Mae Dichupa) - Nike media pouches, gym bottles. Games and Amusements Board (chairman Eric Buhain) - Samsung B2100 cell phone. Alaska PBA team (Joaqui Trillo) - 30 E-Cow stuffed toys, 30 Alaska basketballs, 30 Alaska T-shirts. Pilipinas Shell (Bobby Kanapi) - three trolley bags, five Cross pens, five travel organizers, 10 tumblers. Planet Sports (Anton Gonzalez) - five T-shirts. PLDT Smart Sports (Patrick Gregorio) - two jackets, 10 DVDs of “Tropa Ng Tagumpay,” the story of Talk ‘N’ Text’s championship in the PBA 2008-09 Philippine Cup. Purefoods PBA team (Alvin Patrimonio) - five gift certificates for canned goods worth P1,250. Philippine Star (Miguel Belmonte).

Many, many thanks for the donations. Merry Christmas to one and all!