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Fully Booked permanently closing 3 branches

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 05:15 PM

Fully Booked has shut down two branches at the start of the year, and is set to permanently close another one in the coming weeks. Read more »

This book left Kathryn 'fragile and speechless'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 01:17 PM

She even wore a onesie to honor "this beautifully written book." Read more »

Tribute: F. Sionil Jose never stopped writing, hoping

Leah C. Salterio
Posted at Jan 07 09:22 PM

Francisco Sionil Jose was known as the most widely read Filipino writer in the English language. A student probably did not graduate from college without encountering one of his literary works. Read more »

Filipino circus performer hopes to inspire with book

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 28 12:21 PM

Filipino circus performer Ehrlich Ocampo made headlines back in July for his one-of-a-kind performances in “America’s Got Talent.” Read more »

Donate A Book drive gathers 150K books for 130 schools

The SM Store
Updated as of Dec 24 12:49 PM

This year's 'Donate A Book' Program reached far-flung Mindanao schools and communities. Read more »

Big Bad Wolf Books launches permanent online store

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 12:44 PM

Big Bad Wolf Books makes its return to the Philippines with the launch of its flagship store on Lazada on Thursday, just in time for the holidays. Read more »

Karen Ibasco, other DOST scholars featured in book

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 01:24 PM

Former Miss Earth Karen Ibasco is among the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholars that are featured in a new coffee table book. Read more »

Mookie Lacuesta’s new poems tackle toxic masculinity

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Nov 26 04:57 PM

The Palanca-winning author’s fifth collection of poems is a fearless look at toxic masculinity Read more »

Nat'l Book Dev't Board launches Book Nook project

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 06:56 PM

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) has finally launched its Book Nook project where it was able to set up 52 indigenous and remote reading spaces all over the Philippines in just six months. Read more »

PH's top academicians tell CHED to revoke 'ill-conceived' memo vs 'subversive' readings

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 03:47 PM

At least 35 UP professors emeriti denounced the memo issued by CHED urging universities in the CAR to remove "subversive" books from their libraries. Read more »

Manila International Book Fair returns for the holidays

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 02:12 PM

Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), the longest running book fair in the country, is returning online just in time for holiday shopping. Read more »

UP Diliman: CHED chair failed to defend academic freedom

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 05:50 PM

UP Diliman officials and CHED Chairman Prospero de Vera are engaged in a heated exchange over the removal of allegedly subversive materials from university libraries. Read more »

More groups oppose library removal of 'subversive' materials

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 08 12:58 AM

More groups have condemned the decision of several state universities to remove reading materials considered 'subversive' from their libraries. Read more »

Cindy Obeñita's advice to beauty queen aspirants: Read a lot

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 03:56 PM

Newly crowned Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cindy Obeñita's tips for those who dream of becoming a beauty queen: read a lot and obey the rules. Read more »

Pinoy literary collection on NFT debuts in Germany

Audrey Carpio
Updated as of Oct 31 11:01 AM

“We got excited by the idea that this is the first time that Philippine Mythology would be represented in the metaverse and we ran with it!” Read more »

Kevin Kwan's 'Sex and Vanity' to kick off author's 'Cities' trilogy

Johanna L. Añes-de la Cruz
Posted at Oct 23 02:26 PM

The bestselling author of 'Crazy Rich Asians' talks about his latest novel 'Sex and Vanity' among other things from writing tips to social issues. Read more »

PH joins Frankfurt Book Fair for 6th consecutive year

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 02:16 PM

The Philippines is taking part in the world's largest book fair for the sixth consecutive year. Read more »

Filipino-Canadian author releases children’s book that helps kids learn basic Tagalog

Christine Santos | TFC News Toronto, Canada
Posted at Sep 30 08:41 AM

Filipino-Canadian author Carlos Cabaneros helps kids connect to Filipino language and culture with a series of children's books. Read more »

National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera passes away at 89

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 05:16 PM

Bienvenido Lumbera, a revered cultural icon and National Artist for Literature, passed on Tuesday at 89, leaving behind a rich legacy of works in the field of creative communication arts. Read more »

#NeverForget: 6 books on dark days of Martial Law

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 21 04:30 PM

It's been 49 years since Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law, one of the darkest periods in the country's history. Read more »