The Philippines has extended its condolences to the People's Republic of China and its people after the passing of its former President Jiang Zemin. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo on Monday said he visited the Chinese Embassy in Manila to sign a condolence book before...
Lamentillo releases second edition of Night Owl book Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary and former Build, Build, Build committee chair Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, has released the second edition of her book, Night Owl , which includes a new chapter on the...
CONNECTIVITY PARTNERSHIP From left: Jason Ocampo, National Book Store’s Information and Communications Technology Department Head; Xandra Ramos-Padilla, National Book Store’s Managing Director; Jesus Romero, Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.’s Chief Operations Officer; Joffrey Marfil, Converge ICT...
IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND: A lot of impressive crime fiction comes from the pens of female authors—just think back to Agatha Christie Here are two contemporary writers carving out their own names. Plus we have two male writers, one steeped in wry humor and one who gives the sub-genre of LA noir...
Here’s the full list of finalists for the 39th National Book Awards Continuing its mission of putting the spotlight on Filipino literature and authors, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) announce the comeback of the National Book Awards. This is such a...
Several Philippine officials on Monday paid their last respects to former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe at the residence of the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines in Makati City. Among those who went to Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko's residence were Vice President Sara Duterte and...
Ines Aurora Athene Angara may seldom be in the limelight, but her little advocacies in life is gaining traction with the launching of her project “Pages of HappInes.” Ines Aurora Athene Angara and her “Pages of Happiness” mobile book truck. (Contributed Photo) Senator Sonny Angara’s...
IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND: If you’re looking for books that can serve as traveling companions, here are four new novels that take storytelling to new heights. Garmus’ novel is historical women empowerment, while Goddard’s is dependable crime fiction. Chao has her own take on the immigrant...
Agos Studio’s latest showcase will be part of the Ortigas Art Festival 2022 For the second time, Agos Studio brings creatives together for an exhibit that is founded on honing the talents and skills of budding Filipino mid-career artists. Dubbed “A Seat At The Table Book 2,” the exhibit puts...
When was the last time you read a book? Do you click a title that says ‘five-minute read’ – and finish reading the whole article? Reading is one of the most important skills because it leads to knowledge, self-improvement, and better comprehension of the world around us. Even though that is...
‘BORACAY: A Paradise Reborn,’ a coffee table book featuring the rehabilitation work at world-famous Boracay Island. (EMB-6) ILOILO CITY – “Boracay: A Paradise Reborn,” a coffee table book featuring the rehabilitation efforts at world-famous Boracay Island, was launched here Thursday, June...
... and presents a ‘hybrid’ version Since the pandemic, the Manila International Book Fair has taken its events online to cater to bookworms and avid readers’ needs everywhere in a safe manner. Now that we are on the cusp back to our normal lives, the “largest and longest-running book fair...
