1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1075+ words) BACK TOGETHER. Jericho Rosales, Anne Curtis reunite onscreen for 'The Loved One.' 'The Loved One' PR team MANILA, Philippines "Just like their much anticipated return as an on-screen couple after 15 years, Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales feel thrilled to be…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (763+ words) From Encantadia's sang'gres and magical kingdoms, the gore of Shake, Rattle & Roll, and the giant mechas of Voltes V that generations of Filipinos grew up watching, speculative worlds have long been part of our imagination." We've always told stories that…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (153+ words) SHOPAHOLIC. Author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55. LONDON, United Kingdom " British novelist Sophie Kinsella, the author of the bestselling Shopaholic series of books, has died aged 55 following illness, a statement posted to her Instagram account said on Wednesday, December 10. Kinsella, whose…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (208+ words) The following is a press release from the Maningning Foundation. Novelist Ninotchka Rosca wrote: "Mario's book has been difficult to get into; probably because it is a familiar experience " that of trying to reconcile the dissonance between revolutionary values and…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (625+ words) LITERARY GEM. Greg Brillantes was a beloved Filipino writer. MANILA, Philippines " Renowned Filipino author Gregorio "Greg" Concepci'n Brillantes, widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Philippine English fiction, died at 92 years old. He passed away on the…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1338+ words) WINNING WRITERS.Top prize winners Arnold Subastil and Iris Sheila Lopez (center) are flanked by honorable mentions Sherine Nicole Dimadura and Aldrine Anzures at the 11th Lampara Prize. MANILA, Philippines " At this year's Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), the spotlight wasn't…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (546+ words) This is an announcement from the National Book Development Board." The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC) are now accepting nominations for the 43rd"National Book Awards (NBA)." The deadline for nominations is on September 7, 2025." To…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1427+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Buwan ng Wika has always been a reminder of how language binds a nation, but it also throws into view how fragile that bond can be. Filipino books rarely enjoy the same reach as imported bestsellers, and local…...