Student regents, councils and governments of various colleges and universities on Wednesday, Nov. 3, strongly condemned the continued “book purging” in state universities. (Photo from Unsplash) In an open letter, the National Union of Students of the Philippines urged the Commission on Higher...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was urged by the faculty of the University of the Philippines (UP) to stop “misrepresentation of academic freedom.” CONTEND The Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy (CONTEND) on Wednesday, Nov. 3, denounced CHED for defending the...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, Nov. 2, urged higher education institutions (HEIs) nationwide to respect the decision of other universities and colleges when it comes to the “exercise of academic freedom.” Commission on Higher Education Chairman Popoy De Vera (Photo from...
How art comforts us amidst our rather unsettling situation In a time when art can unexpectedly bring solace amidst the pandemic, art collector Allan Ancheta releases his first book entitled “Fusion,” taking readers through the wonders of appreciating and collecting pieces. Launched on Manila...
if You Could Read My Mind: The four novels today take us around the world, and beyond It’s always interesting to note a new Colson Whitehead novel, while Miles Jupp has been called one of the funniest men in England. Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a Mexican writer turning people’s heads, and TJ Klune...
Celebrating a man who changed an institution—and the country—forever ‘O, Ilaw: The Life & Legacy of Leonides S. Virata’ When Leonides Virata, secretary of Commerce and Industry in 1969, and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) chairman 1970-1976, passed away at age 58 in 1976, he...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima has urged Congress to look into the reported removal of books, pamphlets, research work or any reading material considered by the government as “subversive” from the libraries of state universities. In filing Senate Resolution No. 933, De Lima emphasized the...
Its mural inspired renowned author and MB’s Yvette Tan to write an NFT story With over 1, 700 islands, the Philippines is home to various ethnic groups that give it a uniquely rich and diverse culture. This identity was the inspiration for TeamManila to design the National Book Development Board...
GOATS AND BEERS Inside Vincent's Place Kambingan This is a reprise of something I wrote in 2015 when for the first time in like two decades, I sat down for an inuman, a drinking session, in which you would sit in one place throughout the night (instead of hobnobbing around, as you would...
Many are still awaiting explanation over her Baguio rendezvous with Paolo Contis. But Yen Santos would rather read books. Just recently, the controversial actress took to Instagram to share with fans two tomes. These are both from Alex Michaelides: "The Silent Patient (2019)" and "The...
If You Could Read My Mind: Four riveting novels feature in today's #IYCRMM. The f irst one is written in 18th century style but with a knowing wink at the reader of today. The next three are crime-fiction-related but differ from each other in scope and style. Of riddles and mysterious murders 'The...
Help kids learn to love reading with your books This year has kept us at home, cleaning and purging a lot of things that we might not need anymore. Most of them, if not all, still have life left in them that we couldn't bear to just throw them away. One of them are books, especially children's...
