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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!

September 20, 2011

Catch Sponge Cola Live!

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SPONGE COLA LIVE AT EASTWOOD CENTRAL PLAZA (SEPTEMBER 23, FRIDAY, 7PM) & CITYPLACE SQUARE EVENT AREA (SEPTEMBER 24, SATURDAY, 4PM)

CATCH SPONGE COLA LIVE AT THE FOLLOWING MALLS AS THEY PROMOTE THEIR NEWEST ALBUM "ARAW ORAS TAGPUAN":

SEPTEMBER 23 (FRIDAY), 7PM - EASTWOOD CENTRAL PLAZA

SEPTEMBER 24 (SATURDAY), 4PM - CITYPLACE SQUARE EVENT AREA

Join Sponge Cola Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/spongecola

Follow Sponge Cola on Twitter: http://twitter.com/sponge_cola

Subscribe to Sponge Cola YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/spongecolamusic

WATCH SPONGE COLA MUSIC VIDEOS:

"Tambay": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhRNEGjH3Gs

"Regal": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxvmfeIwe3E

September 19, 2011

Sam Concepcion "Forever Young" Audio Sampler

Check out teen heartthrob Sam Concepcion's newest single "Forever Young", taken from his new CD "Forever Young". The album includes this track plus songs taken from his "Pop Class" DVD.



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.

June 30, 2011

Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola | Finalists spotlight for today: TB11, TB6 and TB15


Our featured finalists for today: TB11, TB6 and TB15.

We've also included a brief description of each video to help you remember the video. Watch each of them and remember to vote for your choice!

Entry submitted by L. Bañez: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMpu0qoeveU
What to remember in TB11: stalker girl
To vote for L. Bañez’s video, text only this keyword (no space in-between):  TB11
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by R. Bejar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD-JxeRxxPQ
What to remember in TB6: a "serious" love story
To vote for R. Bejar’s video, text only this keyword (no space in-between):  TB6
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by C. Infante: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXywefniecs
What to remember in TB15: secret crush
To vote for C. Infante’s video, text only this keyword (no space in-between):  TB15
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.*

We will post the latest tally of text votes every few days 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.

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.

June 29, 2011

Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola | Finalists spotlight for today: TB10, TB4 and TB2


On spotlight today:  TB10, TB4 and TB2.

We've also included a brief description of each video to help you remember the video. Watch each of them and remember to vote for your choice!

Entry submitted by Q. Romero: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7TnlGsd9VA
What to remember in TB10: for a friend
To vote for Q. Romero’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB10
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by R. Orpano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjpVwLA-g8w
What to remember in TB4: barkada time
To vote for R. Orpano’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB4
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by C. dela Cruz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FolT-t5mLI
What to remember in TB2:  356 pictures
To vote for this C. dela Cruz’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB2
Then send to 2600.


Second Update on Text Votes for Sponge Cola Video-Making Contest


Hi there! Here's your second look into the latest tally of text votes for Sponge Cola Tambay video-making contest "Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola".


Leading the votes is TB15 with an outstanding 32.51% of total votes received since start of voting period. It is then followed by TB10 and TB6 with 11.83% and 10.09% respectively.

All votes have been double-checked for accuracy.

TB1 (J.Villar): 4.85%
TB2 (C.dela Cruz): 3.26%
TB3 (J.Fernandez): 2.62%
TB4 (R.Orpano): 1.88%
TB5 (R.Po): 4.29%
TB6 (R.Bejar): 10.09%
TB7 (K.Prago): 0.45%
TB8 (K.Syfu): 0.04%
TB9 (A&A Oppus): 8.30%
TB10 (Q.Romero): 11.83%
TB11 (L.Bañez): 5.84%
TB12 (R.Saquido): 3.67%
TB13 (M.Ramirez): 9.33%
TB14 (M.Lu): 1.01%
TB15 (C.Infante): 32.51%

*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.*

We will post the latest tally of text votes every other 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.

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.

June 28, 2011

Sponge Cola Contest | Finalists spotlight for today: TB9, TB1 and TB5


Hi boys and girls! Every day we will choose 3 random finalist videos of the Sponge Cola video-making contest to highlight. Yesterday it was TB12, TB8 and TB14. Today we have TB9, TB1 and TB5.

We've also included a very short description of each video to help you remember it. Enjoy watching and remember to vote for your choice!

Entry submitted by A&A Oppus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Oc--Hffac
What to remember in TB9: animation comes to life
To vote for A&A Oppus’ video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB9
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by J. Villar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTnGlbtc-PA
What to remember in TB1: frisbee, tambay moderately
To vote for J. Villar’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB1
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by R. Po: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgP6VtVMosI
What to remember in TB5: secret boyfriend
To vote for R. Po’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB5
Then send to 2600.


June 27, 2011

Sponge Cola Contest | Finalists spotlight for today: TB12, TB8 and TB14


Hi boys and girls! Every day we will choose 3 random finalist videos of the Sponge Cola video-making contest to highlight every day.

We've also included a very short description of each video to help you remember it. Enjoy watching and remember to vote for your choice!

Entry submitted by R. Saquido: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy7lnzUspuM
What to remember in TB12: tansan
To vote for R. Saquido’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB12
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by K. Syfu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKecX6EyQlM
What to remember in TB8: airport
To vote for K. Syfu’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB8
Then send to 2600.



Entry submitted by M. Lu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGCMTnaW2Lc
What to remember in TB14: poster
To vote for M. Lu’s video, text only this keyword (no spaces in-between):  TB14
Then send to 2600.



First Tally of Votes for Sponge Cola Video-Making Contest


Hey peeps! Here's your first peek into the tally of text votes for Sponge Cola Tambay video-making contest "Maki-Tambay Sa Sponge Cola":

TB1 (J.Villar):  7.27%
TB2 (C.dela Cruz):  5.93%
TB3 (J.Fernandez):  3.26%
TB4 (R.Orpano):  2.30%
TB5 (R.Po):  3.89%
TB6 (R.Bejar):  17.55%
TB7 (K.Prago):  0.84%
TB8 (K.Syfu):  0.04%
TB9 (A&A Oppus):  9.19%
TB10 (Q.Romero):  13.33%
TB11 (L.Bañez):  2.42%
TB12 (R.Saquido):  6.10%
TB13 (M.Ramirez):  13.87%
TB14 (M.Lu):  1.42%
TB15 (C.Infante):  12.58%

*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.*

We will post the latest tally of text votes every few days 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.

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.