{"id":37615,"date":"2018-12-13T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2018-12-12T23:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=37615"},"modified":"2018-12-13T13:32:28","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T05:32:28","slug":"world-bazaar-festival-celebrates-their-18th-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/12\/13\/world-bazaar-festival-celebrates-their-18th-year\/","title":{"rendered":"World Bazaar Festival Celebrates Their 18th Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The country\u2019s longest-running, annual charity bazaar returns for their 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0year!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><b>World Bazaar Festival<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0(WBF) returns for another fantastic year\u00a0as it runs from <strong><b>December 12 to 22, 2018 <\/b><\/strong>at <strong><b>The World Trade Center Manila<\/b><\/strong>, <strong><b>Pasay City<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The bazaar officially opened last December 12, 2018, where a grand opening ceremony was held at the lobby of the World Trade Center.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/11\/20\/what-to-expect-at-the-18th-world-bazaar-festival-2018\/\">What to Expect at the 18th World Bazaar Festival 2018<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37618\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_03-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Among the personalities present at the ceremony were the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Glenda Relova, Justine Brownlee, and Renaldo-Balkman.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Filipino celebrities such as PhoemeLa Baranda, Miles Ocampo, Dimples Romana, and Toni Gonzaga also graced the ceremony along with Worldbex Services International\u2019s Founding Chairman Mr. Joseph Ang, Co-Founder Levi S. Ang, Managing Director Jill Aithnee Ang, and key officers Rene Ramos and Tessie Roque.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37623\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_09-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_09-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE Worldbex Services International<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">WBF\u00a0has always succeeded in giving their guests a spectacular holiday show.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For their 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0year, the bazaar draws their inspiration from genuine and unfiltered memories of holidays from the past to present a \u201cBoogie Woobie\u201d Christmas&#8211;a celebration that is retro-inspired, inviting everyone to take part in a holiday shindig that is groovy and nostalgia-infused.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37624\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_10.jpg 534w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_10-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Bazaar goers will be impressed by the variety of shopping finds and gift ideas that are present at WBF 2018<strong><b>, <\/b><\/strong>apart from the holiday decorations inside the bazaar halls, of course. About 800 booths feature top brands, local makers, and even foreign retailers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/11\/29\/world-bazaar-festival-gift-ideas\/\">World Bazaar Festival 2018 Is the Place to Find the Best Gift Ideas for Everyone!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Feast your eyes at the Designers\u2019 Avenue, where a wide array of branded apparel and accessories at affordable prices await you. There is also a holiday edition of Bloggers United, where fans of the Metro\u2019s top fashion and beauty bloggers can meet and shop at their idols&#8217; closets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Local celebrities set up their own booths to sell new products and their pre-loved clothes and belongings at the bazaar\u2019s Celebrity Pavilion. Aside from exclusive finds, fans can also get up close and personal with their favorite celebrities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Other bazaar zones that you wouldn\u2019t want to miss out on include the Christmas Village, BFAR, and the Department of Agriculture Pavilion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37622\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_08-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Shopping aside, the holidays won\u2019t be complete without music and some festivities! Bazaar goes can enjoy family-centered events that will be held throughout the event period such as competitions, Christmas carols, and <em><i>Himig ng Pasko.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Bazaar goers can recharge and unwind with mouthwatering food choices and drinks at Woobie\u2019s Food World after a day of shopping. Don\u2019t forget to drop by Woobie\u2019s Goodies where a wide array of holiday sweets and treats await you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/12\/07\/satisfy-the-foodie-in-you-at-the-world-bazaar-festival-2018-this-december\/\">Satisfy The Foodie in You at the World Bazaar Festival 2018 This December<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37621\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_07-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/12\/WBF_07-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong><b>World Bazaar Festival 2018 <\/b><\/strong>is organized by Worldbex Services International and is presented in partnership with ABS-CBN. The bazaar is for the benefit of ABS-CBN\u2019s Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">WBF runs from <strong><b>December 12 to 22, 2018 <\/b><\/strong>at the <strong><b>World Trade Center Manila.<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0It runs\u00a0from 12 n.n. to 10 p.m. on Sundays to Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 12 m.n. on Fridays to Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">What are you waiting for? Head on to the World Bazaar Festival for a Christmas celebration like no other&#8211;it&#8217;s undoubtedly the most phenomenal one-stop shop for your holiday needs!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/11\/25\/complete-your-2018-christmas-shopping-with-these-holiday-bazaars-in-the-metro\/\">Complete Your 2018 Christmas Shopping with These Holiday Bazaars in the Metro<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><i>For more information, you may check out the World Bazaar Festival<\/i><\/em><em><i>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/worldbazaarfestival\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/worldbazaarfestival\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>. You may also call 02-656-9239, or e-mail them at <a href=\"mailto:inquire@worldbexevents.com\">inquire@worldbexevents.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This is a press release. Minor edits were made prior to publishing.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The country\u2019s longest-running, annual charity bazaar returns for their 18th year! 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