Don’t Miss the Buy 6, Get 1 Free Promo! Grab Your Favorite Titles Before November 24!

Mindanao, Philippines (November 19, 2025) – The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Davao 2025 is now on its final stretch, and many Davaoeños have already filled their bags, shelves, and hearts with stories worth sharing. With unbeatable prices, exciting activities, community-centered initiatives, and all-around bookish fun at The Tent, Azuela Cove, the world’s biggest book sale continues to bring the city together through the love of reading.

If you haven’t visited yet or you're planning a last-minute book run, now is the perfect time. From now until November 24, 2025, book lovers can still score amazing deals, enjoy live entertainment, and support local schools, all while making the most of this celebration of stories, imagination, and community spirit.

To help you plan your ultimate final-day book haul, here are the best ways to maximize the last days of Big Bad Wolf Books Davao 2025:

Don’t Miss the Buy 6, Get 1 Free Promo

Book lovers can also take advantage of the BUY 6, GET 1 FREE offer:

● The lowest-priced book is FREE

● No multiple copies of the same title are allowed; valid for English Big Bad Wolf

books only.

● Exclusions: Unbelievable titles and local publisher titles.

● Cannot be combined with other discounts, promotions, or rebates.

● Valid exclusively during the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at Azuela Cove 2025 from

November 19–24, 2025

● Good Small Sheep reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions at any

time without prior notice.

● The offer applies to a single receipt or one (1) transaction per customer per day

only.

Make the Most of these Exclusive Promos for the Community

From enchanting children’s picks like the Disney: Paint by the Numbers to eye-opening bestsellers such as Gregory Bassham’s The Bedside Book of Philosophy, there’s something for every mood—stories that spark imagination, fuel curiosity, and bring people closer together.

Big Bad Wolf is proud to celebrate Davao’s passionate reading community by offering a special 5% discount (no minimum purchase required) to members of the following local book clubs and groups: BookBed, Silent Book Club Davao, Book Chikas, Dining Book Club Davao, and Davao Young Executives. Participants in the Silent Book Reading Session at Finca are also eligible. Just show a valid ID proving your membership at checkout, and the discount is yours from November 13 to 24, 2025. It’s our way of saying thank you to the readers and storytellers who keep Davao’s book-loving spirit alive and thriving.

At the Book Stack Corner, the fun gets competitive! Stack your books as high as you dare—the taller the tower, the sweeter the reward, from exclusive discounts and giveaways to surprise goodies. It’s a lighthearted challenge that invites everyone to dive deeper into different genres, build their dream haul, and leave with an even bigger smile.

Support Local Schools Through the Campus Challenge

Book shopping becomes even more meaningful through the Campus Challenge: Read It to Win It, where every purchase helps schools across Davao City bring home thousands of new books. Parents and students simply need to register as Big Bad Wolf Members, indicate their school at checkout, and present a valid school ID to join.

Every ₱2,000 single-receipt purchase counts as one entry for their chosen school.

Throughout the event, a daily leaderboard on Instagram Stories keeps the competition fierce. The top-performing schools will take home major prizes:

● 1st Place: 1,500-book Books for Library Grant

● 2nd Place: 1,000-book Reading Corner Bundle

● 3rd Place: 500-book Teacher Voucher Packs

Current frontrunners include Green Meadow Christian Academy, Davao Christian School (V-Mapa & C.P. Garcia), Assumption College of Davao, Scripture Christian Academy, and Precious International School (Elementary & High School).

Winners will be encouraged to share their book prizes with a partner public school or community library, spreading the joy of reading far beyond campus walls.

To support Davao’s learning community, Big Bad Wolf Books is offering special discounts for schools, teachers, and students. Schools, libraries, and universities can get 10% off on purchases of ₱30,000 and above. Teachers and students can also enjoy 5% off with no minimum purchase by showing a valid school or faculty ID, or by wearing their school uniform at the cashier.

Enjoy Live Music While You Book-Haul

For those visiting at night, Azuela Cove transforms into a vibrant, cozy, and relaxing reading haven. Enjoy live performances from Davao’s talented local artists — perfect background vibes for browsing or unwinding after your haul.

Live Music Schedule:

● A&Q Piano Trio & ICEA – November 22

● Dolce Chordarum String Ensemble - November 23

● Mikee Casama – November 24

With books, sunsets, music, and good company, these final nights make the perfect reading-inspired weekend plan.

Share Your Love of Books and You Might Just Win More!

Visitors can join the BBW Davao 2025 Post & Win contest until November 20, where six lucky participants will win a ₱1,000 Big Bad Wolf shopping voucher plus exclusive merchandise. Just follow BBW’s social media pages, share your visit publicly, tag three friends, and use the official hashtags. Winners will be announced on November 22.

Last Call, Davao — Fill Up Your Book Cart

Come fill your bags and hearts one more time—whether it’s for your family, your classroom, the Campus Challenge, or the donation drive that’s boosting literacy across Mindanao. Every book you take home helps rebuild hope, every visit a celebration of Davao’s unbreakable spirit. Let’s end this sale the way we started: together, smiling, and stronger than ever. See you at The Tent, Azuela Cove!

Event Details

● Sales Dates (Open to the Public):

Daily (Until November 24, 2025) — 10:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight

Follow Big Bad Wolf Books social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates on latest promos and donation details. Visit Big Bad Wolf Books’ official website to learn more about the movement and how you can help change the world, one book at a time.

Let me paint you a picture. I was not a cat person. I thought cats were basically furry little divas who judged you from across the room, shed on everything you own, and only acknowledged your existence when you were about to sit down. I was Team Dog. Team “go fetch.” Team “unconditional slobbery love.” The kids missed their aunt Kakay who had cats and asked me to get them one for Christmas. Never thought a cat  would ever be intentionally living with us.

Then came Elvis.

The Siamese cat. Had to be one of those hypoallergenic breeds because, yeah I won the gene lottery where I'm allergic to just about anything. Never thought we'd get a drama king. The feline version of a soap opera villain in a fur coat. He wasn’t mine. He belonged to my daughters. That was the agreement. I was just the background character in the Elvis Show, also known as my house.

When we went to the breeder, I was ready to hold my ground. He took the whole litter of little kitties and placed them on the table. Every single one of them scampered off except for this little runt that just stared at us... Almost smiling and somewhat telling us how wonderful he was. I gave him the “don’t get comfy, buddy” side-eye. He gave me the “you already love me, human peasant” squint. So we picked him... Or maybe he picked us. I was annoyed to find out that you couldn't take kitties to the vet for seven days after getting them because they needed to be quarantined!

He was smelly and brown and he had FLEAS! He was peppered with gross fleas under his fur! I sighed heavily because both kids weren't great at holding him yet and the fact that he wasn't vaccinated yet, unnerved me. So I spent the morning wiping him down with pet-safe wipes and fine tooth combing his fleas off. 

I come to find out that this malnourished little beast wasn't even brown! He was damn near WHITE! All that brown was dirt! EWWWW!

Day one, he pooped on me and acted like I should be honored. Day two, he decided he didn't wanna deal with the kids and only wanted to do business with me. Day three, he would play nice if I gave him treats and a lot of attention. The kids would have his protection, I could work and continue to make him money as long as I paid the piper. Otherwise it was a playful love bite or bop on the head. He was definitely giving Mafia energy. Now kiss the ring, hooman!

And honestly? I kinda respected it. And so the manipulation begins...

One day, he jumped onto the couch, curled up on my chest and let out this low purr that sounded like a tiny motorcycle wrapped in velvet. I was like, “Okay fine, this is cute, but I’m not falling for it.” Then he slow-blinked at me like he was proposing marriage. How can you not say yes? I scratched behind his ears. He purred louder. And just like that, the conversion began. Elvis was in the building... and I was in denial.

Next Thing I Know, I’m googling, “Why does my cat stare at me like he knows my secrets?”

I’m buying specialty treats.

I’m apologizing to him when I walk by and he looks offended.

I’m arranging throw pillows so he has the good nap spot.

He’s not just a cat. He’s a lifestyle. He’s judgy. He’s needy. He’s mine (Kind of). More like I'm his?

Elvis doesn’t walk. He struts. He yells if his food is five seconds late. He sleeps all day and parties all night (by “party,” I mean chasing invisible demons through the hallway at 3 a.m.). He’s the boss of the house, and we all know it. He is an amazing mouser too. Any little critter scampering about is not safe. Our little murder machine.

But here’s the thing, he’s also hilarious. He’s snuggly when he wants to be, and petty when he doesn’t. He makes me laugh. He makes me slow down. He makes me feel weirdly chosen when he decides to grace me with affection.

So Yeah… I’m a Cat Person Now. I even have the cat shirts to prove it.

Do I talk to Elvis like he’s a human being? Yes.

Do I show people photos of him like he’s my child? Also yes. Do I find cat hair in places cats shouldn’t even be? Constantly.

And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

He may have been my kiddos’ cat first, but he’s claimed me now. I live in his world. I just pay the bills.

Elvis has meowed his way into my soul

So if you see me with cat hair on my shirt, whispering sweet nothings to a blue-eyed furball, just know: I fought it… but Elvis won. The cat is my king. The sass is hereditary. And yes-- I now fully believe that cats are little weird, magical, fuzzy geniuses.

Long live the king!

I reached into my bag one afternoon and my fingers brushed against my scarf. That was when I noticed the stitches. At some point it must have torn, though I never realized it. The mending was so neat, so careful, each thread pulled with quiet precision by hands that had spent a lifetime caring for others without asking for anything in return.

It was Nana’s work.

She was not our blood, but she was ours. She raised me and my brothers, looked after my parents, uncles, and later, cared for my own children. She was like a second mother, steady in presence, practical in ways, and quietly loving. The kind of no-nonsense aunt whose “I love you” was never spoken but always felt. She was always there, when life was easy or hard, in moments of triumph and in the depths of heartbreak. She was the one who held me as I mourned my parents, the anchor I could always lean on.

She was so well loved that even my friends were fond of her. They would come over, laugh with her in the kitchen, and make requests for their favorite dishes. Whenever she could, she would cook those meals, remembering every preference, every smile that came with the first bite.

When she caught COVID, we clung to hope through long weeks in the hospital, praying for her recovery. But her heart gave out. In her final moments, we could only speak to her and hear her voice through the phone. That parting broke something deep inside me.

Even now, I sometimes catch myself calling out to her, expecting her to answer from another room. Sometimes she visits me in my dreams, and for a brief moment, it feels like she never left. Then I see just how much work she did to give us a home and realize she made all the wonderful things happen for us all on her own. She ran a household in such a seamless manner that Jik and I still struggle to match her meticulous methods.

When I run my fingers over the stitched lines on my scarf, I feel more than just fabric and thread. I feel her patience, her devotion, and her love, woven into every careful pull of the needle. She is still here in the little things, watching over us in her quiet way, as she always did.

I was genuinely excited to attend Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus 2025 at Acacia Hotel Davao, an inspiring event that brought together chefs, food professionals, and culinary enthusiasts to explore what lies ahead for Filipino cuisine. From the moment I entered the venue, I knew it would be an experience that would both educate and delight. It was more than a culinary showcase; it was a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the deep connection we all share through food.

As a home cook, many of the insights shared during the event deeply resonated with me. I learned to cook from my lola and mom, who taught me that food is not just about taste but about heart, memory, and heritage. My earliest lessons in the kitchen came from watching them turn simple ingredients into comforting meals guided by instinct rather than measurement. Listening to the chefs speak about Culinary Roots reminded me that food connects us to our past and that every recipe passed down is a story worth preserving and reimagining.

The event focused on four global culinary trends that are shaping the future of dining:

Street Food Couture refines and elevates Filipino street food using premium ingredients and techniques to transform familiar favorites into gourmet dishes.

Borderless Cuisine celebrates the blending of global flavors and cooking styles, resulting in inventive and authentic combinations such as Beef Pares Tacos, which strike the perfect balance between comfort and creativity.

Diner Designed focuses on creating immersive and personalized dining experiences that satisfy the modern diner’s desire for authenticity, emotion, and connection through food.

Culinary Roots honors Filipino heritage by celebrating traditional dishes while encouraging chefs to innovate and reinterpret with respect.

Then came what I can only describe as a mind-blowing barrage of food and ice cream selections, a tasting experience that redefined how I viewed familiar Filipino flavors.

We began with Stuffed Chicken Wings with Minced Meat, presented by Chef Carlos Felipe Aluning. This dish was reminiscent of the well-loved chicken inasal but reimagined in the most creative way. The wings were deboned, stuffed with savory minced meat, and seasoned with Knorr Chicken Powder and Knorr Liquid Seasoning. The result was a delightful marriage of flavors, an elevated inasal meets embutido combination served with a light elote that brought balance and texture.

Next came the Bistek Burger Toast with Truffle Bistek Sauce, created by Chef Paulo Sia. This dish was a brilliant fusion of a burger, a Philly cheesesteak, and the classic Filipino bistek, with a unique twist. Thin slices of sukiyaki beef were coated in Knorr Crispy Breading Mix, which impressively stays crisp for up to three hours, then layered on toasted bread with an umami-rich truffle bistek sauce. It was a perfect example of how global inspiration can meet local flavor in a dish that feels both inventive and deeply satisfying.

We were also served a creative reinterpretation of one of my favorite Batangas dishes, Sinaing, which is traditionally made with tulingan. Chef Kenneth Cacho replaced the tulingan with snapper, and to my surprise, it worked beautifully. The dish retained all the comforting, familiar flavors of sinaing, but the tender white flesh of the maya-maya added a refined texture. It was served with rice and laing made from pechay, a thoughtful twist that showcased both innovation and respect for tradition.

Another standout was Chef J. Brando Santos’ Pulled Beef Pares Taco, which was like most of our stews, reminiscent of deep, well-balanced flavors much like the beloved bakareta. The slow-cooked beef was perfectly seasoned and laid on a soft taco topped with dayap, crema, and cilantro. The result was a harmonious combination of richness, brightness, and texture, a dish that redefined pares while staying true to its comforting essence.

Dessert came as a pleasant surprise with a Kare-Kare Praline, a clever reinterpretation of the iconic peanut stew captured in a caramel and chocolate shell. It was playful, refined, and a perfect nod to Filipino creativity.

Finally, the tasting concluded with a series of ice cream flavors that completely defied expectations: Tokwa’t Baboy Ice Cream, Salted Egg Pili Nut Ice Cream, and Chocnut Tablea Ice Cream. The Tokwa’t Baboy flavor carried the sweet-savory notes of hopia na baboy. The Salted Egg Pili Nut variant reminded me of salted caramel with a local nutty richness. And while I am not usually fond of tablea or chocnut, the Chocnut Tablea Ice Cream became my favorite of the three. It was smooth, perfectly balanced, and surprisingly indulgent.

Beyond the impressive food, the event was filled with engaging discussions, games, and learning moments that made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. I left with a deeper appreciation for how Unilever Food Solutions continues to empower chefs and home cooks alike through their range of products that elevate flavor, convenience, and creativity.

My personal favorite discovery of the evening was the Knorr Crispy Breading Mix, which stood out for its simplicity and impressive results. The fact that it keeps dishes crisp for up to three hours makes it an absolute game changer in any kitchen.

Overall, Future Menus 2025 was more than an event. It was a celebration of Filipino culinary identity and innovation. It reminded me that while our food will always be rooted in tradition, there is endless room to explore, experiment, and evolve. I left Acacia Hotel Davao inspired, proud, and excited for what the future holds for the flavors of the Philippines.