Davao, Philippines — Big Bad Wolf Books has commenced its last Philippine stop for 2023 in Davao City! In an exclusive sneak peek last December 14, the final leg of Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Philippines was graced by VIPs, esteemed media guests, and key opinion leaders.
Moreover, Big Bad Wolf Books is thrilled to invite Davaoeños to explore its large selection; over 2 million books, long lists of genres, and insane deals of up to 95% off.
WHAT: Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Davao
WHEN: December 15 – 23, 2023 // 10:00AM – 10:00PM
WHERE: Function Hall 1, SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier
Among those who attended were Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino whose presence symbolises the strong ties between the Malaysia-born business and the Philippines. Consul General Deddy Faisal from the Consulate in Davao also graced the event, emphasising his endorsement of cultural initiatives and commitment to promoting literary engagement within the community.
Representing Vice President and Secretary of Education Sarah Duterte was Genrose Tecson, Head of the Office of the Vice President – Mindanao Office. Her presence highlighted the importance of supporting initiatives that contribute to the intellectual growth and well-being of Mindanaoans. Meanwhile, Salome M. Enoc, Officer-in-Charge of the City Library & Information Center, attended on behalf of Mayor Sebastian Duterte.
Cherry Faye B. Al-Ag, representing Councilor Dr. Bernard Al-Ag, attended along with Davao City Tourism Operations Officer-in-Charge, Jennifer Romero, acknowledging the event’s potential as a tourist attraction for the city.
Representatives from other key partners of Big Bad Wolf Books Metrobank’s General Usage Head Ms. Emily Joy Koa and Gawad Kalinga Resource Generator volunteer Joey S. Mempin also graced the event, strengthening their potential collaboration for future events.
SMX Convention Center’s involvement, led by Senior Branch Manager Daphne Alojad, and the support of SM Lanang, represented by Assistant Vice President of Operations Engineer Nick Santos, was pivotal in providing a conducive and accessible venue for the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale.
The collaboration of these distinguished individuals and organisations underscores the shared commitment to making literature accessible and fostering a culture of reading within the vibrant community of Davao City.
For more information regarding Big Bad Wolf Book Sale’s current and upcoming book sales, you can visit their website or check out their social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram). #BBWDAVAO2023
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 readers by making books more affordable and accessible to everyone.
One of the company’s best highlights is its book sales, which is popular among readers 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.
For more information, kindly contact:
Melody Osorio | Social Media and Accounts Manager | Centaur Marketing
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Raye Sanchez | Media Relations Officer | Centaur Marketing
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