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The World Bazaar Festival (WBF), the most anticipated one-stop shop and holiday marketplace in the Metro, officially opened its doors last December 12, 2025 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Now on its historic 25th year, WBF fills the holiday atmosphere with nostalgia for Christmas through the years. More than just a showcase of booths, products, and great finds, the event creates moments for everyone to bond, and serves as a joyful platform that embraces the true spirit of the season — sharing, celebrating, and being together.
Hosted by online presenter and YouTube content creator Charlotte Ferguson, the opening ceremonies featured Worldbex Services International (WSI) Founding Chairman Joseph Ang who delivered the opening remarks, welcoming visitors to ten days of festive treats and holiday cheer. Joining him were WSI Co-Founding Chairperson Levi Ang, WSI Managing Director Jill Aithnie Ang, and WSI Finance Director Michelle Paula Ang-Yu. The event was also graced by distinguished guests including Pasay City Mayor Hon. Imelda Calixto-Rubiano, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Hon. Christina Garcia Frasco represented by Director Judy D. Gabato, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Hon. Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. represented by Assistant Secretary Genevieve E. Velicaria-Guevarra, and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Hon. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque represented by Assistant Secretary Dominic R. Tolentino. The event also honored its long-time partnership with the ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. in the presence of the Managing Director Roberta Lopez-Feliciano who received the special token of appreciation.
With the grand lineup of speakers, VIP guests, and personalities, the symbolic ribbon-cutting, accompanied by the opening of festive gift boxes and a series of grand performances, set the tone for the biggest and grandest holiday bazaar in the country. Furthermore, the spirit of giving is more than alive as the festival presented tokens and gifts to 100 children, followed by a dazzling Christmas lighting at the Jingle Mingle Stage inside the halls. Wrapping up the year with full holiday cheer, shoppers can drop by the World Bazaar Festival until December 21, 2025, opening daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to explore, enjoy the holiday rush, and shop all the way!
For more information and updates on the 2025 World Bazaar Festival, visit the event's official website at www.worldbazaarfestival.com and @worldbazaarfestival on Facebook. The World Bazaar Festival, organized and presented by Worldbex Services International, is for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Foundation and its advocacy and sustainability projects and programs.
