Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday night, Aug. 21, denied allegations that her children's book, “Isang Kaibigan,” was plagiarized. Vice President Sara Duterte and her children's book (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In a statement, the official stressed there was no need for her to...
A day after she figured in a heated verbal exchange with Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Risa Hontiveros disclosed plans to realign the proposed P10-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for the distribution of her children’s book “Isang...
Calling all bibliophiles, literature lovers, and anyone who gets a thrill from the scent of fresh pages—the wait is over! The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), the Philippines’ largest and longest-running book event, is back for another year, promising an epic adventure into the world of...
The Philippine Academic Book Fair, presented by the Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP), is set on June 5 to 7, 2024, at the Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. With theme "Thriving Amidst Technological Advancements and Global Challenges," the Philippine...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, April 25 pushed for the integration of arts and culture into the teaching of various general education subjects to make it more engaging for learners. In her keynote speech at the Philippine Book Festival held at the World Trade Center...
National Book Store (NBS) is kicking off the summer fun by rolling out different activities and book fairs in the Metro and the North. The NBS Art Fair will be held at the Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, from April 12 to 14, 2024. It will bring together beloved and trusted arts and crafts brands...
by MARIE SINADJAN I had the privilege of attending the London Book Fair from March 12 to 14, at Olympia London, a massive exhibition center in West Kensington. As an independent author looking to further my career, I had been excited to learn more about the publishing industry and dive...
Attention, bookworms! This is not a drill. National Bookstore is holding a book sale you shouldn't miss, where you can buy 10 books for P100. Here are all the important details you need to know: When and where This promo is only available at the NBS Outlet store, Gen. Roxas St., Araneta City...
The Manila Bulletin and columnist Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo are launching the new opinion podcast, Night Owl, in Spotify. It will be available in at least 20 streaming platforms. This is the first podcast for Manila Bulletin, one of the Philippines’ oldest national broadsheet at 124 years....
Based on the data of the National Library of the Philippines, the country has 1,650 affiliated public libraries. With an estimated population of 114,000,000, there's only one library for every 69,000 Filipinos. Sheeren Sy is a Singaporean architect, a mother of two wonderful children, and the woman...
This month, let’s explore the latest in crime fiction from all over the globe, and then do some historical sleuthing, and get engrossed in new sci-fi - one with a great premise. Gaslight by Femi Kayode Set in Lagos, Nigeria, this is the second crime fiction work of Kayode, and it...
The book that details the Build Build Build program of former President Rodrigo Duterte is now available in Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, and Bikolano, according to its author, former Build Build Build Committee Chairperson Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo. Titled "Night Owl: A Nationbuilder’s Manual," the book...
