The Philippines is set to make history as a guest of honor at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 in Germany, a rare distinction that puts Filipino creativity at the center of global literary conversations. Sen. Loren Legarda, credited for her role in securing the Philippines ' participation...
When it comes to celebrities, it’s common to see them venture into fashion, beauty, or food businesses. But for young actress and “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” big winner Mika Salamanca, her latest passion project takes a more meaningful turn—writing children’s books....
Filipino literature and culture are expected to make waves at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair as the Philippines finds itself as the Guest of Honor for the world’s largest book fair. It is set to take place from Oct. 15 to 19, 2025, at the Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany. Already, there is...
Book shopping just got a playful twist. National Book Store has launched The National Hunt, a countrywide game that invites readers to search for hidden surprises tucked between bookshelves. Instead of simply browsing for your next favorite title, shoppers now have a chance to stumble upon mystery...
Books are a gateway to endless possibilities. When we read stories, be it fictional or non-fictional, our minds are given a pathway to seeing things from a different perspective. With classical stories, we are transported to tales of whimsical events and grand environments. When reading...
The country 's most anticipated literary event, the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), is set to make its return from September 10 to 14, 2025. As the Philippines ' largest and longest-running book fair, the MIBF will once again serve as the premier gathering for publishers, authors,...
The latest study reveals that 18.9 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are classified as functionally illiterate, lacking basic comprehension skills. This alarming statistic calls for urgent action across all sectors. Research—including an article from Eastern Washington University—shows that...
With a shared mission to spark a love for reading, SM Book Nook and the National Library of the Philippines officially join forces to launch a Nationwide Book Donation Drive across all SM malls, inviting everyone to donate books and help build a brighter future. This initiative encourages everyone...
Senator Loren Legarda recently honored the deep cultural ties between the Philippines and Germany at the International Media Visit of the German media delegation visiting the country where she recounted the ambitious dream of having the Philippines take center stage at the Frankfurt Book Fair—the...
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) said the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2025, the country’s largest all-Filipino book festival, concluded on a high note amid a highly festive atmosphere after four exciting days. The free four-day event attracted more than 40,000 visitors,...
The National Book Development Board (NBDB), the country’s book authority, sees the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) as a burgeoning marketplace for Filipino-authored books. “We created a marketplace for Philippine books because it’s difficult for Filipinos to easily access them. We sat...
The Philippine Book Festival (PBF), the country’s largest all-Filipino book festival, is back, this time, at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, from March 13-16, 2025. The free four-day festival by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) puts Philippine books...
