8 Reasons Not To Miss the 18th World Bazaar Festival

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Now on its 18th year, the World Bazaar Festival – the country’s longest running annual charity bazaar is back to present another unforgettable holiday experience with a “Boogie Woobie” Christmas! At WBF 2018, bazaar goers can expect to find a cool, retro-themed bazaar ambiance along with an array of event highlights that will surely evoke the same unfiltered happiness that we often associate with bygone holiday memories.

For a complete rundown of what to expect, here are the must-see pocket activities and signature event highlights that are set to unfold at this year’s WBF!

A shopping extravaganza like no other
Housing over 800 booths made up of local and foreign exhibitors from countries such as Thailand, India, and Singapore, easily find all your holiday shopping needs at WBF 2018! What’s more is that, aside from the wide array of products and gift ideas, there will also be specialized shopping sites within the venue such as the Designers Avenue, the Christmas Village, and the Department of Agriculture Pavilion.

Kid idols are back to bring magic and joy in our hearts
Guaranteed to tickle the hearts of many and put a smile on everyone’s faces are the participating kids at this year’s Woobie’s Kid Idol Competition which is set to happen on December 15 at WBF 2018.

Holiday hymns and beats
A series of music-filled events will be happening throughout the 10-day bazaar such as the Street Dance Competition on December 16, the Himig ng Pasko choir singing competition on December 20, and the Christmas Carol with the Angels singing charity event.

Delectable holiday goodies to go
Find all your favorite pinoy goodies like Chocovron, Poland Hopia, Tita Ely’s products, and so much more at Woobie’s Goodies.

Up your style game at Bloggers United
Coming together for a holiday edition of the Bloggers United are some of the country’s top fashion and beauty bloggers. To be held on December 15 at WBF 2018, this season’s BU is a great opportunity to score awesome and affordable finds from the most stylish influencers in the metro.

Shop your favorite star’s closet
At this year’s Celebrity Pavilion, not only will visitors get the chance to meet their favorite showbiz personalities but also, shop their closets.

A pet affair to remember
Pet parents are sure to enjoy a fun-filled day with their pets with the series of pet-centered events happening at WBF 2018. On December 15, dress up your pets for a chance to win prizes at the 12 Dogs of Christmas. Meanwhile, Woobie’s Pet Expo is a one-day shopping event that will feature a diverse selection of all things pet-related.

Shop and dine to your heart’s content
After a long day of shopping, head on over to Woobie’s Food World to rest, relax, and bond with your loved ones over good food and drinks such as Yellow Mango, World of Fries, Snowcone, McDonald’s, King Sue, Sushie Kenzie, and Chops to Go to name a few.



A time for giving
At the heart of WBF is its desire to make every holiday season meaningful for every Filipino. Just like in the past, this year’s WBF visitors are given the chance to take part in humble acts of charity as part of the proceeds from the show will be for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation.

Organized by Worldbex Services International, the 18th World Bazaar Festival in partnership with ABSCBN is officially opening its doors from December 12 to 22, 2018, from Sunday to Thursday (12nn -10pm) and Friday to Saturday (10am -12 MN), at the World Trade Center Manila. For more information, follow World Bazaar Festival on Facebook and @worldbazaarfestival on Instagram or go to www.worldbazaarfestival.com.

What Happened last Oz Goose Nationals 2018 Race Weekends?

Wazzup Pilipinas! What happened last November 3-4, 2018 weekend Oz Goose National Championship Sailing? See the result above done by the master and the commander. But what matters most is that the sailors have a lot of fun. Aside from racing in Taal Lake to Hollywood costume party during Saturday night and victory party awarding on Sunday. So what we did is the we made a series of interview to most of participants and organizers.

From the Oz Goose race director that made the series of event happen, TLYC owner, pro sail athletes, boat racers, students, boat builders supporters, PWD's, kids and even spectators for the past 5 decades.  The profile of racers were as young a 9 years old and as old as 59 year old boat designer. We stayed at the stationary leisure boat where the geese circumnavigate. 

5 Tips to Turn Your Online Leads Into Sales

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Truth be told, online leads does not immediately convert to sales. It takes time, effort and patience for leads to materialize and turn into actual deals. Sellers often get hundreds of queries online but only one or two leads will prosper. In reality, agents and sellers also invest in potential clients by giving them attention, nurturing their relationship and developing trust. Nowadays, clients are looking for someone who will go the extra mile in understanding their needs and providing them with options that meet their expectations.

While there is no cookie-cutter approach to converting leads to sales, there are some tricks of the trade to help you out.

1. Time is of the essence. Whenever you receive online leads, your goal should always be to respond within five minutes. Prospective clients normally contact multiple agents at the same time and the first one to respond gets an edge over the others. A study done by MIT’s Dr. James Oldroyd for UK-based lead tracking software company showed that the odds of contacting a lead if he is called within five minutes are 100 times higher compared to another contacted in 30 minutes. It doesn’t even have to be an answer right away. You just have to respond in some way and acknowledge that you’ve received their query and get back to them at the soonest possible time.

2. Be a resource person. Oftentimes, people reaching out to agents online are those with minimal experience in real estate. They have no connections with agents and are basically starting from scratch. They go online to research, talk to as many agents as possible and compare multiple offers. What will set you apart is when you offer valuable insights and expert advice that they couldn’t find anywhere else. Prospective clients will appreciate inputs like, “this property developer has been in the real estate business for X years now and I can say that they deliver quality work based on the properties I’ve seen” or “This condominium developer has lower association fees compared to X developer with the same amenities.”

3. Make sure to follow-up with your online leads. Follow-ups are as important as responding immediately to leads. Prospective clients want to deal with agents who show concern and interest to them. It’s important to make your presence felt by being there every step of the way. Build trust by responding to their questions immediately. You have to be persistent and ask questions that matter to clients—what are their preferred areas? Do they have children? What kind of amenities are they looking for? What are the establishments that should be within close proximity to their property? These types of questions show that you want to help them find a home and you’re not just after the sales.

4. Avoid hard-selling. Persistence doesn’t mean you become overbearing that potential clients treat you as a nuisance. For newbie agents, it’s easy to fall into the trap of hard-selling especially when you’re excited to close your first deal. In sales, it’s important to practice self-restraint and allow clients to have a little breathing room. Follow-ups are okay but if you call five times a day, chances are you’ll have to deal with a pissed client. Also, avoid putting pressure on clients with lines like, “There are only two units left in that condominium so you have to put a reservation now” or “Two other clients are also looking at that property and they may put an offer ahead of you so act fast.”

5. Take advantage of Lamudi’s Lead Management Tool. In today’s rapid technological advancement, it’s important to have tools that will help to achieve your desired results from online leads. Lamudi’s Lead Management Tool is designed to help property sellers manage their listings, follow up leads and generate new business efficiently. Its user-friendly dashboard and integrations allow sellers to track their leads and optimize their sales pipeline. Some of its features include Lead Tagging which allows sellers to view prospective buyers who visited their listings and expressed interest, Messaging which connects the seller and buyer via chat, SMS and calls, and Lead Profiling which keeps details specific to each lead such as preferred location, budget range and property size.