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Mindanao Readers Unite: Big Bad Wolf Books Returns to Davao to Celebrate Hope, Learning, and Community

  Mindanao, Philippines (October 28, 2025) – Big Bad Wolf Books is set to make its much-awaited return to Davao, joining hands with the community from November 13 to 24, 2025, at The Tent, Azuela Cove. More than just a book sale, this event is a heartfelt invitation to come together—to read, to share, and to rebuild through the power of stories. Jacqueline Ng, Co-Founder of Big Bad Wolf Books “We are deeply grateful to be back in Davao, especially at a time when the community’s strength and unity shine so brightly,” said Jacqueline Ng, Co-Founder of Big Bad Wolf Books. “Books have the power to bring comfort and hope to remind us that, even in the hardest chapters, there are always new stories waiting to begin. Through this event, we want to stand with Davaoeños and continue spreading the joy of reading, one book at a time.” For 12 days, the venue will be transformed into a haven of books and belongings, filled with titles across every genre imaginable—all at up to 95% off. Visitors...

Win a Trip to Japan and a ¥100,000 Shopping Spree with HOP INN Hotel’s “Stay, Fly, and Shop Promo”

September 1, 2025 (Manila, Philippines) Hop Inn Hotel stays just got even more rewarding. The leading budget hotel network in Asia Pacific launches the “Stay, Fly, and Shop Promo” to delight loyal guests with a chance to win a trip to Japan for two with a ¥100,000 shopping spree and more exciting prizes! Staying true to its promise of offering quality, value-for-money accommodations across its 75 budget hotels in the region, Hop Inn is treating its guests in the Philippines to unforgettable travel experiences— made even more special with thrilling prizes in partnership with Takeya Department Store in Tokyo, Japan, and Grab Philippines .  To qualify for the promo, guests must sign up for free to HOP Reward , the hotel chain’s global loyalty program offering exclusive discounts, points, and perks such as early check-in and welcome gifts for members staying in its hotels in Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan.  “At Hop Inn, our promise has always been straightforward—consisten...

My Blogging Journey: Lessons, Challenges, and Hard Truths

  Every blogger starts somewhere. And for me, that was in 2024, with zero experience in writing, SEO, or web design. Here’s how it all began and what I’ve learned along the way.   How it all Started - 2024 Back in 2024, I had no experience setting up a blog or managing a website. At that time, I was helping with my sister’s business and realized her store needed to be searchable on Google. That’s when the idea of starting a blog sparked in my mind.   I had no clue how to start – no background in writing, no knowledge of SEO, and no idea of what tools to use. What I only have was diligence . That alone took me further than I expected. In August 2024, I launched my very first blog using a free platform. Even though it was a free platform, I spent a lot of time planning everything – from the site name to the tagline, the menu items (where you’ll find the different buttons like Home, About, Categories, Blog/Posts, Contact Page , and others). These might seem like si...