6 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Big Bad Wolf Bacolod

WE ASKED. THEY LISTENED. 

Finally, the World’s Biggest Book Sale, Big Bad Wolf Books, continues its grand tour around the Philippines as it now sets to take over Bacolod City with irresistible literary offerings from November 3 to 12, 10 AM to 10 PM at SM City Bacolod, North Wing, Ground Floor.  

As someone who's crazy about books, my heart jumped with joy when I first heard the news that they are coming here in Bacolod.  I know my fellow bookworms and bibliophiles feel the same way too!

Anyway, let us all make the most out of the experience and today, we are sharing with you 6 things you need to know before going to the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale 

1. Unbelievable Discounts Await: Up to 95% Off!

Just in time for the holiday season, Big Bad Wolf Books is bringing brand-new books to the City of Smiles. Shoppers will be thrilled to discover exclusive discounts of up to 95%, with titles as low as P20! 

2. Expect thousands of books available! 

The choices are very extensive -- you can expect books from different genre: self-help, young adult, fantasy, horror/ mystery, reference, children and a lot more.

Books from our favorite authors like Paulo Coelho, Rick Riordan, Dan Brown, Mitch Albom, Neil Gaiman, James Dashner, Stephen Covey will also be available. 

There are DK, Miles Kelly, Disney and Lego books for kids too! 

For kids-at-heart and fan collectors, you can expect to see DC/ Marvel graphic novels,  Starwars and Harry Potter/ Wizarding World books. (I got almost all of my Harry Potter companion books from BBW and they are such a steal!) 

INSIDER INFO: We know this is the 4th leg of the book tour but be assured that these books are NOT simply leftover stocks from the Cebu and Iloilo leg. BBW has shipped a fresh batch of books (a.k.a. big container vans) exclusively for Bacolodnons and Negrenses to enjoy. 

3. Your book shopping is for a GOOD CAUSE.

Big Bad Wolf Books is not just about selling books; it's about fostering a love for reading. In this spirit, the book sale proudly brings its Red Readerhood initiative to Bacolod, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga, providing an opportunity for learning to those who need it most by pledging 1,000 books. 

So if you are feeling a little guilty going over your budget, take comfort that this is for a good cause. (LOL!) and you most certainly deserve all the books you want. 

4. It's a holiday gift shopping destination! 

I know many of us prefer to give books as gifts especially for kids, and Big Bad Wolf offers books for all ages. Surely, you will find a perfect gift that will fit your budget. 

Some of favorite finds are: 

• Illustrated Classics
• Activity Tin Cans
• Board/ Bath Books for Babies
• 3D/4D Augmented Books
• Treasury Books 

This is indeed the perfect opportunity to stock up on gifts and reading materials for the holidays. 

5. A Fresh and Innovative Shopping Experience

The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale brings an exciting twist to your shopping experience! The layout at SM City Bacolod has been meticulously designed to provide readers with a fresh and innovative arrangement. This thoughtfully curated setup will elevate the browsing experience, ensuring that book lovers can easily explore the vast collection, discovering new titles of all genres across SM City Bacolod’s North Wing, Ground Floor. See and experience it for yourself! 

6. Zero (0%) Installment Promo  

Another key partnership that keeps on giving is Big Bad Wolf Books’ continued collaboration with Metrobank, providing cardholders with a 0% installment promo for three (3) months with a minimum purchase of P3,000. 

If you don't have Metrobank, that's still okay. They also accept other credit/ debit card payments.

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For more information regarding Big Bad Wolf Books’ grand return to the Philippines, please visit:

Website: https://bigbadwolfbooks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbwbooksphilippines/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbwbooksph/

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About Big Bad Wolf Books

The Big Bad Wolf Books was founded by Andrew Yap and Jacqueline Ng in 2009 and first launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the words of the company’s founders, Big Bad Wolf aims to cultivate reading habits, increase English literacy worldwide, and build a new generation of book lovers by making books more affordable and accessible to everyone.

One of the company’s best highlights is its Book Sales, which is popular among book lovers around the world. As a global reading advocacy initiative, the sales aim to encourage people of all ages to discover the joys of reading, inspire them to pursue their dreams, and, importantly, empower them with the knowledge to realize them.

Currently, Big Bad Wolf’s Book Sales have toured 15 countries and 37 cities. Among these include different cities in Asia like Malaysia, Cambodia, Manila, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. The company has also begun branching out to book readers outside the Asia Pacific, having held book tours in Tanzania, Kenya, and the United Arab Emirates. 

Tips on How to Avoid the Holiday Rush Stress

The holiday season is a joyful time, but it can also be filled with stress, especially when thinking of gift ideas for your loved ones and doing your holiday shopping. The pressure to find the perfect gifts, navigate crowded stores, and manage your budget can turn the season into a headache.

With some planning, you can enjoy a stress-free holiday shopping experience, discover exciting gift ideas, and even consider convenient payment options to make the most of your budget. These five Wais Tips shared by Home Credit, the country’s leading consumer finance company, can help you breeze through the process of buying presents and avoid the hassle of the holiday rush!

Make a list.

Santa is not the only one who benefits from making a list! Create a detailed shopping list that includes the names of the people you want to give gifts to, your gift ideas for each of them, and the shops where you can find those items. Having a list will keep you organized, help you stay on track, and reduce the likelihood of forgetting anyone or anything.

Set a budget.

Before you start shopping, establish a clear and realistic budget for your holiday spending. Check your list and allocate a specific amount for each person. Sticking to your budget will help you avoid overspending and refrain from experiencing financial strain during the holiday season.

Start early.

The early bird gets the stress-free shopping experience! Don't wait until the last minute to start your holiday gift shopping, and purchase gifts well in advance of the holidays. Starting early allows you to take advantage of sales and discounts, avoid the holiday rush, and ensures that you have plenty of time to find the perfect gifts without feeling rushed or pressured.

Explore installment deals.

One of the best-kept secrets of hassle-free holiday shopping is taking advantage of installment deals. Home Credit is your go-to destination for this. They offer an extensive range of 0% interest rate installment deals on a variety of products.

Home Credit also makes it easier for you to check amazing holiday sales through its official website or My Home Credit App. You can also check Shoppingmall.ph, an online shopping platform for all authentic smartphones, laptops, gadgets, and home appliances. This platform helps you find the best deals in stores near you, making it much easier to apply for zero-percent interest rate installment plans and get pre-approved in minutes. You can also chat with a live Sales Agent for more information.

By choosing installment plans, you can spread the cost of your purchases over manageable periods, keeping your finances in check during the holiday season.

Home Credit also has your back beyond gift shopping. If unexpected bills or the need for extra holiday funds arise, Home Credit offers Qwarta and Cash Loan* to help you navigate the financial challenges seamlessly. With these alternative payment options, you can enjoy the holiday season while having the financial freedom to purchase what you need and experience what you want at your own pace.

Stay tuned for more deals and discounts!

This holiday season, make a commitment to stress-free shopping by following these expert tips. Watch out, as well, for Home Credit’s biggest and grandest holiday offerings yet. Stay tuned for more 0% interest rate installment deals and other flexible loan offerings for a wide range of products, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, home appliances, furniture and more!

To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are also encouraged to download the My Home Credit App on Google Play to learn more about the latest promos and see what’s new in the Marketplace.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

*Available to select qualified users

"CLiQQ to 7-Eleven" Color Fun Run is happening on November 12, 2023 at the New Clark City, Tarlac

70 days until the end of 2023! How are you so far with your fitness goals? 

Are you a little behind and needing to catch up? 

Are you on the right track and simply looking for another challenge? 

Or are you simply someone looking for something fun and exciting with your friends and family? 

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We are thrilled to announce that CLiQQ will be holding its 1st Fun Run entitled "CLiQQ to 7-Eleven"  at the world-class sports complex, New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. 

If you are not familiar, CLIQQ is 7-Eleven's loyalty program (formerly Every Day! Rewards) where you earn points every time you buy at 7-Eleven. All you need to do is show your loyalty barcode found on your CLIQQ app. I have been using the CLiQQ App since 2018 and it has a lot of perks and special promotions. There was even a time that they offered 1 peso hotdogs and coffee. (Sobrang sulit!) 

By the way, you can get 1 CLiQQ point when you have your CLiQQ barcode scanned every time you buy at 7-Eleven store.

TIP: You can also use the CLiQQ app to convert points to wallet credits, buy load and make payments. 

And now, aside from giving rewards, 7-Eleven is also committed to bringing FITNESS in our digitally connected world since they want HEALTH as the number 1 priority of their loyal customers at 7-Eleven. They plan to do this by bringing fun, excitement and colors. 

Thus, 7-Eleven is inviting you to join the "CLiQQ to 7-Eleven" Color Fun Run on November 12, 2023, Sunday at 5:30 AM. 

Participants can join 3 categories: 2KM, 5KM and 11KM:

We’re glad that they included a 2KM category where kids and non-runners can join too! (If you are wondering, the ideal distance for kids under 9 years old is 2-2.4km) 

This is going to be huge!  In fact, they are expecting 5,000 runners.

Are you ready to be a part of history? 

I know that the pandemic has kept us indoors for long enough, so it’s time to go out, be active, and spread COLORS as we join the upcoming "CLiQQ to 7-Eleven" Color Fun Run. 

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Go to www.run.cliqq.ph 

2. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the upper right corner and fill out the details. 

3. Choose your Race Category. There are different corresponding fees and inclusions per category. After a successful registration, you will receive an Order Confirmation email. 

4. Once received, proceed to any 7-Eleven stores to pay for your registration. You can pay using your CLiQQ Wallet, CLiQQ Points, Cash or a combination of those. After paying, the store staff will give you a payment receipt for the transaction. 

For faster transactions at the store, I saved a screenshot of my order confirmation email so I can easily access it just in case my mobile internet is slow or not working. 

IMPORTANT: Choose a store that is accessible and convenient for you since that’s where you will claim your run kit. Please note that this may not be changed because your orders will automatically be routed to the store.  You are not allowed to make any changes once you have paid. 

CLAIMING DATES 

For participants who have registered and settled their payments until October 31, 2023, claiming of race kits starts on November 7 onwards. You may claim your run kits until November 11, 2023. 

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s all have some fun and invite your friends and family to register today!

Jobstreet by SEEK named runner-up at the YouTube Works Awards Southeast Asia 2023

Leading online career platform Jobstreet by SEEK was announced as a runner-up at the recently concluded YouTube Works Awards Southeast Asia 2023 with its video campaign series “Hire Real Talent”.

Jobstreet by SEEK’s three-part video series is considered as one of the most innovative and effective campaigns on YouTube in the past year. It was nominated for “The All Action Hero,” a category that recognizes brands that maximize the action-oriented features of YouTube to effectively achieve its goals and encourage conversion and/or awareness.

YouTube had garnered over 750 applications from across Southeast Asia, with Jobstreet by SEEK being only one of the 12 Philippine brands that were announced as finalists such as Nestle, Lazada, and GCash to name a few.

The Hire Real Talent campaign aims to bare the realities of hiring candidates on social media while encouraging hirers to utilize legitimate job platforms to target the right candidates. Jobstreet by SEEK went with a satirical and witty take on the matter to show hirers that seeking talents through social media may not bring them the best-suited candidates which can result in an inefficient recruitment process. Social media lacks identity verification, making it hard to distinguish real from fake accounts. Users often lack professional profiles and work experience information unlike in job platforms, making it difficult for employers to assess candidates.

In the first video, the applicant being interviewed had a display photo of a newly set-up social media account—anonymous, lifeless, and unrecognizable. As for the second video, the applicant shown was unidentifiable due to their profile photo being a family portrait. Lastly, in the third video, the applicant is seen to have had work experience in a fictitious restaurant, making it difficult to determine factual information about them.

The annual YouTube Works Awards, in partnership with research firm Kantar, recognizes and celebrates campaigns to champion the brilliant minds behind them. This year, it made its comeback bigger and better by bringing the competition all throughout the Southeast Asian region, presenting new categories and a jury brimming with local experts and brilliant minds.

“Being named as having one of the most effective campaigns this year is an incredible honor as we’ve seen a lot of exceptional executions over the past period, so we are extremely grateful for the YouTube Works Awards for recognizing our campaign. We will continue on creating content that will not just get the interest but also educate our audience to remain the most trusted career and talent platform in the Philippines,” shares Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director, Philippines, Jobstreet by SEEK.

To watch the shortlisted video series, visit the following links:

● Hire Real Talent: Sam Juan the Avatar - https://tinyurl.com/Sam-Juan-the-Avatar

● Hire Real Talent: Franz Bob the Chef - https://tinyurl.com/Franz-Bob-the-Chef

● Hire Real Talent: The Family - https://tinyurl.com/Jobstreet-La-Familia

To learn more about Jobstreet by SEEK, visit jobstreet.com.ph.