During the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2026 Media Launch on February 26, 2026, Charisse Aquino-Tugade, Executive Director, National Book Development Board (NBDB), has shared the PBF 2026 Programs and Feature Events.
DAY 1 (MARCH 12) FEATURED EVENTS:
FIESTA STAGE
Layag Pahina: The Opening Ceremonies; Fragile Frontier: The Climate Study of Palawan Film Launching UNESCO by National Commission of the Philippines; and Makata sa Pinas with Gloc-9 by Everything’s Fine
GUBAT NG KARUNUNGAN
The History Q&A with Prof. Xiao Chua by San Anselmo Press
BAHAY ILLUSTRADOR
Concept Character Making: From Idea to Visual Form by Jerome Supler
UMPUKAN
Making Learning Araling Panlipunan Fun with Alamin, and Alamin! by Adarna House
DAY 2 (MARCH 13) FEATURED EVENTS:
FIESTA STAGE
Culinary Calling: Pinoy Chefs’ Roundtable; and Mafia-mafihan, literary, literaryhan?
GUBAT NG KARUNUNGAN
Owver-owver sa Hiraya: Writing Queer; and Fantasy by GAD-NBDB
BAHAY ILLUSTRADOR
Make Your Little Dream House by Danielle Florendo)
UMPUKAN
Wellness for Authors by PaperKat Books
DAY 3 (MARCH 14) FEATURED EVENTS:
FIESTA STAGE
National Book Awards Ceremony & VivaOne Soecial Program
GUBAT NG KARUNUNGAN
PITCH, PLEASE by NBDB x PaperKat Books
BAHAY ILLUSTRADOR
HAGOD (The Brush Inking Techniques of the Filipino Komiks Masters) by Randy Valiente
UMPUKAN
PITCH, PLEASE! From Print to GMA Pictures by NBDB x GMA Pictures
DAY 4 (MARCH 15) FEATURED EVENTS:
FIESTA STAGE
Encantadia Chronicles Sang’gre Book Launch by GMA x PaperKat Books
GUBAT NG KARUNUNGAN
Malong: The Magic Cloth by Teatro Arellano
BAHAY ILLUSTRADOR
Paint Your Own Jeep by Patricia Ramos
UMPUKAN
Hayop na Booklaunch! With Naldo Vivo by Avenida Books
Join the Philippine Book Festival, from 12 to 15 March at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, where books, art, and culture come together in one unforgettable experience!
The Philippine Book Festival isn’t just another typical book fair—it offers a diverse array of events, including talks, workshops, meet-and-greets, book signings, exhibitions, and musical and literary performances. It’s an immersive book experience where attendees can purchase their favorite Filipino books, meet esteemed authors, participate in workshops, and even enjoy different contests. With special features like walking tours with National Artists, the festival presents an ideal opportunity to reintroduce the joy of reading to students in an engaging learning environment.
See you at the Philippine Book Festival!
PBF 2026 runs from March 12 to 15, 2026 at the Megatrade Hall, 5th Floor, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. FREE Entrance for ALL.
Register here for FREE: bit.ly/PBF2026Registration