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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...

Imagination Peoples the Air: PH Brings Unique Narratives to the Biggest Global Book Fair

Manila, September 4, 2025 – Over 400 Philippine delegates—official and independent authors, illustrators, artists, creatives, and publishers—will travel to Frankfurt, filling the halls of...

Wellness in Focus as John Aguilar Launches The Art & Science of Peak Performance

The launch of John Aguilar’s newest book, The Art & Science of Peak Performance, brought together readers, wellness advocates, and supporters at Shangri-La Plaza...

Nominations Are Now Open For The 43rd National Book Awards

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC) are now accepting nominations for the 43rd National Book...

Multi-Awarded Writer Irene Sarmiento Makes History As First Filipino Author At Germany’s White Ravens Festival 

Irene Sarmiento, award-winning writer of children’s book Tabon Girl and young adult novel Stray Cats, is the first author from the Philippines to be invited to this year’s...

Works of local authors to be translated into English under the National Book Development Board’s Translation Subsidy Program

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) announces the 20 grantees selected for its Translation Subsidy Program (TSP)  this year “for...

New book “Are You Still Watching?” from the Ateneo Press offers an intimate look into the world of Philippine television and film

The entertainment industry is an often wild and sometimes wondrous arena. A lot goes on behind the movie and television magic. A new release...

New book paints an unflinching portrait of power, pain, and protest

In Kuwentong Butsero, author J.L. Chua takes readers on a visceral journey through 10 Filipino short stories that weave violence, social critique, and psychological torment....

New book “Stories We Tell When We Tell Stories About Ourselves” reflects on the integral role of Filipino cinema in our everyday lives

Philippine cinema is a mirror of Philippine society. These films tackle the expansive gray areas of life, allowing us to reflect on the complexities...