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Gilda Cordero Fernando may be wheelchair bound, but her creative spirit is as free as ever

Michaela Fenix
Updated as of Oct 20 03:12 PM

This renowned writer and publisher celebrated Philippine culture, art, food beyond its elitist confines, through her books, newspaper columns, artworks, and fashion—and she continues to live her life in vibrant color Read more »

This book goes deep into the subject of food but not in the way you expect it

Jam Pascual
Updated as of Oct 19 11:14 PM

It’s time to take the discourse beyond just flavors, health, and dieting. Read more »

Marvel urged to create solo series for Filipino superhero 'Wave'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 19 05:45 PM

Filipino comic book legends graced the first-ever Supermanila Pop Culture Convention in Pasig City. The event also featured a signature campaign urging comic book giant Marvel to create a solo series for its new Filipino superhero Wave. Kristine Sabillo reports. Read more »

'Foye and the Filipinos': A script that Hollywood missed

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Oct 12 07:10 AM

Here is a script that Hollywood missed. It is a true, fascinating story, as it is yet another paean to the Filipino-American love affair. Read more »

Review: Caroline Hau's 'Tiempo Muerto' speaks to our authoritarian time

Gideon Lasco
Posted at Oct 09 06:27 PM

In the debut novel of the short fiction writer, profound inequalities are shown poignantly as is the universal search for love, loss, purpose, and belonging. Its two protagonists find a part of themselves as well as the hope for a new future. Read more »

Judy Ann isa sa Pinoy authors na tampok sa international book fair sa UAE

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 07:53 PM

Isa si Judy Ann Santos sa 20 Pinoy authors na tampok sa isang international book fair sa United Arab Emirates. Read more »

Books may foster bonding better than tablets when parents read to toddlers

Linda Carroll, Reuters
Posted at Oct 01 06:28 AM

Toddlers appear to be much more engaged with their parents when stories are read to them from books rather than digital tablets, a new study finds. Read more »

Rethinking the ‘noble green savage:’ why being indigenous doesn’t always mean nature’s protector

Gideon Lasco
Updated as of Sep 30 12:14 PM

The medical anthropologist and noted mountain climber reflects on the book Green Entanglementsby Padmapani Perez and how our concepts of environmental protection must coexist with those of our indigenous peoples whose very lives depend on their immediate surroundings. Read more »

Fresh produce up for grabs as UP climate group launches farmers market

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 05:27 PM

Consumers will get a chance to buy products directly from farmers around the country on Thursday and Friday at University of the Philippines Diliman. Read more »

Oprah picks slavery novel for Apple TV book venture, says done with talk shows

Reuters
Posted at Sep 24 12:05 PM

Oprah Winfrey on Monday announced the first pick of her revamped popular book club with Apple's new television streaming service but made clear she had no plans to return to hosting a regular TV talk show. Read more »

10-M Peso Webnovel Spirity Awards for promising writers announced

Webnovel
Posted at Sep 17 06:52 PM

Webnovel has announced its P10-million reward and writer recruitment campaign – the Webnovel Spirity Awards. Read more »

Manila International Book Fair 2019 dinayo sa Pasay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 02:46 AM

Bukod sa sari-saring libro, may mga aktibidad rin na puwedeng i-enjoy ng buong pamilya. Read more »

LOOK: First day of the Manila International Book Fair 2019

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 12 10:13 PM

The biggest and longest running book fair in the country opened its doors on September 11 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 11, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 12:48 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos  Read more »

Starting them young

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 10:03 PM

A woman holds up a book for her child on Wednesday, the first day of the Manila International Book Fair at SMX Convention Center in Pasay.  Read more »

The ANC Brief: Bureau of Corruptions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 04:00 AM

There are revelations of a different scam in the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). And it looks like we won’t see Nicanor Faeldon in government again. Here are the big stories making the headlines on ANC today: Read more »

What to expect at PH's longest-running book fair

Johanna L. Añes- de la Cruz
Posted at Sep 10 07:06 PM

The country’s biggest and longest-running book fair is back.    Read more »

Artist Tor Sagud reintroduces Igorot culture via illustrated book 'Igorotak'

Gian Carlo Vizcarra
Posted at Sep 05 04:24 PM

“Igorotak” depicts the basic elements of the Igorot culture and heritage – rituals, dances, clothing, food, beliefs and practices, tools, weapons, and mythology, among others.  Read more »

Jia Tolentino is “New Yorker’s beloved cultural critic,” but don’t call her the voice of a generation

Jam Pascual
Updated as of Sep 02 03:29 PM

In her recently published book of essays, Trick Mirror, from Random House, Jia Tolentino is in top form, unshackled by word counts, looking at the world like no one else can. Read more »

Book review: Myth, mystery, and mayhem abound in this heartwarming debut novel

Johanna L. Añes- de la Cruz
Posted at Aug 28 04:36 PM

"My Fate According to the Butterfly," Gail Villanueva’s sparkling debut, is a celebration of Filipino culture and highlights the hallmarks of what makes us Pinoy- close family ties and respect for the elders. Read more »