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PhilSA’s children’s book, ‘Si Tala at ang Kanyang Lakbay Kalawakan!’ goes international

Via GRAPHIC PLUS | Quezon City (22 June 2026) — The United Nations edition of the Philippine children's book 'Si Tala at ang Kanyang Lakbay Kalawakan!’ was officially launched on Independence Day, June 12, during the 69th United Nations (UN) Committee on the...

New science-themed children’s book spotlights Filipina scientist

The Sulong Agham children’s book series on Filipino scientists has recently published its newest book featuring Dr. Gay Jane Perez, Director General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and professor at the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of...

Landmark book on National Artist Federico Aguilar Alcuaz set for release

New publication reveals previously unseen archival discoveries and documents more than 300 artworks in the most comprehensive volume ever devoted to Federico Aguilar Alcuaz MANILA, Philippines — One of the most ambitious art publishing projects undertaken in the Philippines in recent years is finally...

“Canticle for Dark Lovers” displays Wilfrido D. Nolledo’s mastery of the short story form

Exploding Galaxies announces its sixth title and short story collection, Wilfrido D. Nolledo’s Canticles for Dark Lovers. Nolledo is also the author of But For the Lovers, the first novel republished by Exploding Galaxies when they launched in 2023. WHO IS NOLLEDO? Born in Manila...

Author, Graphic Salute Awardee Karl R. De Mesa pens debut crime and horror novel, set for int’l release

From the author of "News of the Shaman" and "Damaged People: Tales of the Gothic-Punk,” the much-awaited debut novel of Philippine horror firebrand Karl R. De Mesa is almost here. "Dreamt for Years in the Shadow of the Sun" is the first in...

Exploding Galaxies’ introduces new imprint e.g. and its first book ‘e.g. Anthology 1’

Exploding Galaxies announces its new imprint, e.g., dedicated to short-form writing, on Friday, March 20.  Starting off as a bi-monthly journal, e.g. has now evolved into an imprint that will be home to an annual anthology of collected writing and standalone books. e.g. Anthology...

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PhilSA’s children’s book, ‘Si Tala at ang Kanyang Lakbay Kalawakan!’ goes international

Via GRAPHIC PLUS | Quezon City (22 June 2026) — The United Nations edition of the Philippine children's book 'Si Tala at ang Kanyang...

Youth-led NGO promotes child literacy in underserved communities through The Book Cradle Project

Many local communities in the Philippines, especially in remote areas, face significant challenges due to limited access to proper literature and education. The COVID-19...

But for the Lovers By Wilfrido Nolledo

Considered a long-lost Filipino classic, Wilfrido D. Nolledo’s novel But for the Lovers finally comes home to the Philippines more than 50 years after...

Author, Graphic Salute Awardee Karl R. De Mesa pens debut crime and horror novel, set for int’l release

From the author of "News of the Shaman" and "Damaged People: Tales of the Gothic-Punk,” the much-awaited debut novel of Philippine horror firebrand Karl...