ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

After two long years, the world’s biggest book sale is finally back in Iloilo!  Today, Big Bad Wolf Books officially opened its doors with an exclusive VIP Day at Robinsons Pavia, Iloilo, giving Ilonggo leaders, partners, media, and KOLs the first chance to explore over 2 million brand-new English books at discounts of up to 95% off retail prices. This highly anticipated return marks Big Bad Wolf’s first Iloilo comeback since 2023, and it’s here for a limited time only—from August 28 to September 8, 2025. First Dibs for Iloilo’s VIPs The special VIP Opening Ceremony featured a ribbon-cutting led by Iloilo provincial government officials, alongside Big Bad Wolf Philippines’ Country Manager, Ley Almeda.  Guests were treated to a sneak peek of aisle after aisle of must-have reads from children’s books and young adult favorites, to fiction bestsellers, biographies, and self-help titles. A Limited-Time Love Letter to Iloilo True to Iloilo’s title as the City of Love, Big Bad Wolf B...

The leading budget hotel network across Asia Pacific is now in the City of Love.   Opened just a little more than a year ago, Hop Inn Iloilo is conveniently located near Atria Park District  along Donato Pison Avenue in the district of Mandurriao, Iloilo City. It offers around 150 Rooms consisting of Standard Double with king size bed and Standard Twin rooms with two single beds with a number of rooms classified as PWD-friendly. Each room include air-conditioning, hot and cold shower, free WiFi, work desk, electronic key card access, in room safe and cable TV.  Meanwhile hotel offers free parking for guests, 24-hour front desk for convenient check in, anytime, 24-hour security and housekeeping services among others.  Hop Inn Iloilo provides a comfortable and secure stay with convenient access to Iloilo City's attractions as it is located near key spots in Iloilo City. It is walking distance to the Iloilo River Esplanade plus the many lo...