Hooked on Books: Big Bad Wolf Books Goes to GenSan for the First Time to Add More Readers to 1M New Readers Mission!

 

Manila, Philippines – GenSan, brace yourselves because Big Bad Wolf is hungry for some fish and is heading down to the tuna capital of the Philippines! Big Bad Wolf Books is coming to town for the very first time and will set up camp this October 11 to October 26 at the Veranza Activity Center, KCC Mall of GenSan, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. 

Shortly following the successful Bacolod Book Sale in Visayas, Big Bad Wolf is heading down to Mindanao to complete its journey through the three major islands of the Philippines. It’s Big Bad Wolf Books’ first time to partner with Veranza Malls – one of the malls of Koronadal Commercial Corporation or KCC, and everyone’s surely excited to see Big Bad Wolf take over the place! Over two million books are in tow as Big Bad Wolf Books lines up unbelievable discounts and exciting deals. Partnered with Metrobank, credit cardholders get an exclusive 0% 3-month installment promo for single-receipt purchases worth at least P3,000, so GenSan Wolfies, better watch out and stay tuned to Big Bad Wolf’s social media pages for updates!

Staying committed to its goal to welcome 1M readers into the pack, Big Bad Wolf strives to serve not only in the great metro, but across the islands as well. Be it Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao, Big Bad Wolf Books will always come through with delightful surprises that will for sure reel in the reads!

Get ready, GenSan, because it’s your turn to meet the Big Bad Wolf! Excited? Big Bad Wolf certainly is! Head on over to the Veranza Activity Center, KCC Mall of GenSan on October 11 to 26 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. Parking is free as well!

For more information regarding Big Bad Wolf’s current and upcoming Book Sales, you can visit their website or check out their social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram)  

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.

Big Bad Wolf Book Sale has 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. 

BPI expands Financial Education efforts, conducts Wellness Session for GenSan LGU employees

 

Financial Wellness Coach Lyqa Maravilla facilitates a
financial wellness session for General Santos City LGU employees.

As part of its continuing commitment to promote financial literacy across the country, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently conducted a Financial Wellness Session for more than 40 employees of the General Santos City Local Government Unit (LGU). Financial Wellness Coach Lyqa Maravilla led the session, equipping public servants with essential knowledge in personal finance management, with a focus on effective saving strategies, budgeting techniques, and making informed investment decisions. In the next session, Rhea Lorrain Tecson from BPI Agency Banking discussed the basics of digital financial literacy and cybersecurity, covering topics such as safe online banking practices and protecting personal information.

“This initiative reflects our strong commitment to financial education,” said Elena Torrijos, BPI Head of Public Affairs. “By partnering with LGUs and other key institutions, we aim to empower more Filipinos, especially those who serve as frontliners in their communities, to take charge of their financial future.

BPI conducts Financial Wellness Session for GenSan LGU

 The Financial Wellness session in GenSan is just one of many initiatives that BPI has been undertaking to address the diverse financial education needs of Filipinos nationwide. As part of its ongoing advocacy, BPI aims to establish and sustain meaningful partnerships with more government partners across the country. By fostering these relationships, the bank contributes to ensuring that financial literacy becomes a long-term, widespread endeavor, benefiting public servants, educators, small business owners, and many others.

In line with its 173rd Anniversary this year, BPI remains steadfast in its mission to create a financially empowered society through strategic partnerships and targeted educational programs. These initatives form part of the bank’s vision of helping build a better Philippines – one family, one community at a time.

 

Rhea Lorrain Tecson of BPI Agency Banking

 

ABOUT BPI
The 173-year-old Bank of the Philippine Islands is the first bank in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. We are licensed as a universal bank by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to provide a diverse range of financial services: deposit taking and cash management, payments, lending and leasing, asset management, bancassurance, investment banking, securities brokerage, and foreign exchange and capital markets. BPI has significant financial strength, with robust Tier 1 capital adequacy ratios and profitability, underpinned by stringent compliance and risk management regimes. E-mail: Media: nmcrobles@bpi.com.ph Investors: Investorrelations@bpi.com.ph. Bank of the Philippine Islands l Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, Paseo de Roxas, corner Makati  Ave., Makati City 1226 PH l www.bpi.com.ph