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  • Rex Education Enhances Digital Learning Solutions with Schoology and First Eduspec Inc.

    Rex Education Enhances Digital Learning Solutions with Schoology and First Eduspec Inc.

    Today’s learners face considerable challenges; their learning journey was set back several years by the global pandemic that halted face-to-face classes from March 2020 (the first implementation of community quarantines) to November 2022 (when the Department of Education, or DepEd, ordered a full return to school-based learning). According to UNICEF, Filipino learners missed more learning opportunities compared to their global counterparts, as the Philippines was among the last countries to reopen in-person classes—effectively putting Filipino learners at a significant disadvantage.

    This situation is concerning, with Filipino learners collectively ranking 77th among 81 countries in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 rankings released in December 2023—an indication that many have been left behind. However, this disheartening situation of the Filipino learner also presents an opportunity for education stakeholders—parents, teachers, school leaders, and academic publishers—the whole learning community, to unite and give the country’s millions of learners (18,370,310 in the public school system alone, according to DepEd’s data for school year 2024–2025) the support they need to overcome this disadvantage and so they can thrive and succeed.

    Rex Education, the country’s leading academic publisher for over seven decades and a vital stakeholder in the education sector, takes the challenge. REX has championed the Filipino learner since its founding in the 1950s, initially selling—and then publishing—textbooks and other scholastic materials that have long been staples in every classroom nationwide. These are all available at Rex E-Store (https://estore.rex.com.ph/), the company’s one-stop online store for quality learning solutions.

    As the digital age emerged, ushering in distance learning, Rex Education responded accordingly by launching Schoology in 2015, one of the Philippines’ very first learning management systems (LMS). Rex Education’s Schoology represents the classroom of the future—fully digital and rich with innovative features that make learning easy, accessible, fun, and challenging.

    “Technology cannot be an add-on; it’s a necessity,” Rex Education stated in a media release announcing the launch of Schoology. “Flexible learning is not a privilege or an advantage; it’s a necessity. Certainly, future-proofing our classrooms, although it cannot be perfected, is an imperative.”

    That press release proved prescient 5 years later, as digital classrooms like Rex Education’s Schoology became integral to advancing education during a time when traditional classes were closed indefinitely. Moreover, Rex Education expanded Schoology, making it accessible to more learners nationwide, adding additional resources to the platform, and introducing new features and capabilities.

    Now, with the pandemic in the rearview, Schoology remains an educational powerhouse, advocating for the Filipino learner in this age of hybrid education by enhancing traditional learning environments and providing 21st-century learning experiences. With traditional modalities infused with digital tools, today’s learners can embark on the challenging journey of making up for lost years while also preparing for a technology-focused future.

    However, Filipino learners still have significant ground to cover, particularly in math and science, where they ranked near the bottom in the same PISA 2022 rankings. Rex Education, through First Eduspec Inc. (FEI), helps address this gap by offering a comprehensive ICT and robotics curriculum that can enrich the learning opportunities and experiences of today’s learners and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow.

    While today’s Filipino learners may be disadvantaged, they can achieve more and reach their full potential with the right support. This is a challenge to all the sector’s stakeholders—an urgent call to action—and Rex Education continues to rise to the occasion, para sa bata, para sa mamamayan, para sa bayan.

    Reference:

    Mr. Richard C. Mamuyac

  • IELTS Mini Fairs Laoag

    IELTS Mini Fairs Laoag

    Who else has participated the IELTS Mini Fairs Laoag?

    On October 13, 2024, I attended the IELTS Mini Fairs Laoag co-presented by The Travel Club, organized by IELTS British Council Philippines, held at Venetian Hall, Java Hotel, 55B Gen. Segundo Avenue (Bacarra Rd.), Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 2900, Region 1 (Ilocos Region), Philippines.

    Photo Credit: ENZ Education

    During the event, the team of IELTS British Council Philippines, shared the features and benefits of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), co-owned by BRITISH COUNCIL and IELTS. These benefits are as follows:

    1. Become familiar with the format of the IELTS on paper test.

    2. Gauge your current level of English proficiency.

    3. Pinpoint areas where you need improvement through the indicative IELTS and scores on your Listening, Reading and Writing tests.

    4. Get valuable practice in managing time constraints and test anxiety.

    Photo Credit: ENZ Education

    Infinity Migration Services, Roman & Associates Immigration Services, Yes Education, IPASS Business Processing Services, Inc., ENZ EDUCATION, and Ilocos IELTS Review Center are the exhibitors and partners of the IELTS Mini Fairs Laoag.

  • Philippines Unveils Visual Identity, Theme and Plans for Guest of Honour Presentation at Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

    Philippines Unveils Visual Identity, Theme and Plans for Guest of Honour Presentation at Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

    Frankfurt (Main), Germany (Press Release, October 17, 2024) – The Philippines will step into a central role at the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse (FBM) as the Guest of Honour (GoH). During today’s press conference, curators Patrick D. Flores and Karina A. Bolasco as well as representatives of the organizing Philippine agencies – Dante Francis Ang II, Chair of the National Book Development Board (NBDB), Eric B. Zerrudo, Executive Director of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and H.E. Irene Susan B. Natividad, Ambassador of the Philippine Embassy to Germany – revealed the visual identity and full theme, providing a sneak peek at the 2025 Guest of Honour presentation. Furthermore, two members of the authors’ delegation, the transfeminine thinker and artist Jaya Jacobo and Ferdinand Benedict „Budjette“ Tan, creator of the Trese Comics, gave an insight into their work.

    Foto (f. l. t. r.): Dr. Jaya Jacobo, Irene Susan Natividad, Dante Francis “Klink” Ang II, Karina A. Bolasco, Eric B. Zerrudo, Dr. Patrick D. Flores, Ferdinand Benedict „Budjette“ Tan, Juergen Boos © Cristopher Breda

    As a culturally diverse nation of 7,641 islands, the Philippines will highlight the strength of this diversity by featuring national artists, indigenous traditions, global perspectives, and a tribute to national hero Jose Rizal. Inspired by a line from Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere, the country’s theme The Imagination peoples the air encapsulates the profound intersection of Philippine literature, vibrant culture, and rich history. It invites the global audience to experience the nation’s literary heart.

    “The keywords imagination, people, and air allude to the elements of the writing and reading context: the producers and receivers of texts; the talent of the idiosyncratic individual who reads and writes; and the community gathered by the air emanating from and animating books,” said Patrick Flores, curator of the Philippine Pavilion. Literature in the Philippines is more than storytelling; it is a social practice that connects readers to global ideas and future aspirations. Philippine narratives span genres and mediums, offering a unique perspective on history, culture, and contemporary realities. “The Guest of Honour Pavilion will be the space, the climate for sharing: democratic, deliberative, daring, convivial, peopled by imagination, prompted to action by struggle and dream,” Flores added.

    The visual identity, Flores introduced, also follows the theme: The imagination peoples the air while conveying the act of ‘imagining’ as a graphic and geometric abstraction brought to life. The main logo visualizes this process by an ascending grid lifting in the air, recalling the collective aspirations of the nation. The color scheme reflects Rizal’s descriptions of vivid tones of gold, blue, red and green in the settings and characters of his book. The typefaces refer to letters used in the first printing of Noli around 1890. Finally, the visual design also includes glyphs, inspired by the baybayin script, an ancient writing system, used by early Filipinos before the Spanish colonization. They represent characters or objects playing a central role in Noli.

    Karina A. Bolasco, Head of the Literary Program, emphasized the unique offerings the Philippine Pavilion will feature: “The 2025 Philippine Pavilion will be a showcase of our literary development focusing on pioneering, unique works that represent significant aspects of Filipino culture. Collaborating with experts and stakeholders, the delegation aims to highlight titles that not only delve into Filipino heritage but also appeal to international markets interested in diverse stories.”

    The expansive Philippine program at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024, Bolasco introduced, will already provide initial insights into the ambitious plans of the GoH team, presenting more than 70 publishers, authors, and creatives taking part in various stages in the fair. Moreover, 700 titles will grace the Philippine stand and various sections of FBM including for genres such as graphic novel, children’s literature, new adult, and education. A key event of the 2024 FBM will be the formal handover of the Guest Scroll from Italy to the Philippines in a ceremony at the Italian Pavilion. Additionally, the Philippines will extend its cultural programming through a dynamic four-day launching program titled In the air that will be held in Heidelberg and Wilhelmsfeld where Jose Rizal wrote his Noli Me Tangere in the 1880s.

    In 2025, the Philippines will double the numbers of representatives and books to take up space in the 2,000 square-meter pavilion creating a hub for dialogue and inspiration. Moving beyond traditional marketing, the Philippines’ participation seeks to engage with readers, writers, and publishers through a creative exchange: Panels, lectures, and interactive exhibits will explore the role of literature as a catalyst for social change, bridging historical and contemporary realities. The Philippines is working with German institutions to launch a comprehensive cultural program, focusing on Philippine perspectives on global issues and offering a space where past, present, and future come together in a dynamic exchange.

    As the world gathers at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2025, the Philippines promises an inspiring vision of literary and cultural exchange. The Philippine Pavilion will be a nexus of ideas, cultures, and history and a vibrant highlight of the fair, where stories come alive, and The imagination peoples the air.

    Juergen Boos, Director of Frankfurter Buchmesse, said: “I am very excited about the Philippines’ Guest of Honour presentation in 2025. The motto The imagination peoples the air resonates with the universality of storytelling. Even though the Philippines is the world’s thirteenth largest nation with more than 109 million citizens, I believe for many of us in Europe, Philippine literature is currently still rather unknown territory. As the country steps into its role as Guest of Honour, we will learn a lot about the importance of storytelling and today’s cultural scene for Philippine civil society. With an incredible 183 different languages spoken on its 7,641 islands, the country’s diverse influences are one of the aspects I am looking forward to seeing in Frankfurt in 2025.”

    The Philippines as GoH at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 is an achievement made possible through the joint efforts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.

    The journey to becoming the Guest of Honour has been a remarkable one. The Philippines made its debut at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 1998, presenting 302 titles from 45 publishers. After a brief hiatus, the country made a powerful return in 2015, driven by the unwavering support of Hon. Senator Loren Legarda, further cementing its status on the global literary stage. In 2023, the Philippines was officially confirmed as the Guest of Honour for 2025, a landmark moment in its cultural narrative.

    “This is a moment of immense national pride,” Senator Loren Legarda, the project’s main supporter, remarked. “With the Philippine government support, we see the country being celebrated at the world’s largest book fair as a testament to the relentless efforts invested in promoting our literary and creative soul. We are excited to share the stories of the Filipino people with the world.”

    Reference & Press Contact:

    ARTEFAKT Kulturkonzepte
    Alexander Flöth, Elisabeth Friedrich, Damaris Schmitz, Celia Solf
    E-Mail: Philippines@artefakt-berlin.de
    Phone: ++49 (0) 30 440 10 720
    Press downloads: www.artefakt-berlin.de

    Guest of Honour Team
    Karen Capino, Communications Manager
    E-Mail: communications@phlgohfbf2025.net

  • Book Nook Conference 2024 Showcases Strength of Unity in Expanding Reading Access

    Book Nook Conference 2024 Showcases Strength of Unity in Expanding Reading Access

    Deriving inspiration from the Cordillera folk song “Dong Dong Ay!”, the much-anticipated Book Nook Conference 2024 underscored the power of unity in promoting reading among the Filipino youth. The spirit of cooperation resonated throughout the event as attendees reaffirmed their commitment to the shared mission: “Aklat para sa lahat.”

    Just like one big, happy family in a grand reunion, area coordinators and partners from 113 Book Nook sites across the Philippines convened from August 28 to 30 at the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) in Manila for the annual Book Nook Conference. Organized by the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the conference provided a collaborative space for volunteers and representatives to exchange insights, share best practices, and elevate the standards of their reading centers.

    Collaborative discussions and goals

    Participants engaged in robust discussions, tackling challenges, planning strategies, and exchanging success stories. The conference served as a platform for site partners to address ongoing issues and brainstorm solutions. Key sessions focused on refining decision-making processes, enhancing program execution, and fostering problem-solving approaches across the country’s diverse regions.

    NBDB Chairperson Dante Francis “Klink” Ang II and NLP Director Cesar Gilbert Adriano opened the conference, welcoming 79 delegates representing 113 Book Nook sites. Over the next two days, NBDB officials led practical sessions to equip site partners with the tools and skills to enrich their community reading spaces.

    Empowering site partners

    In the opening session, the NBDB reviewed the core principles of the Book Nook Project. NBDB Executive Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade gave an update on the project’s progress, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a nationwide reading culture and urging participants to rekindle their passion for the project’s mission. “Reading should not just be an event or program, but, above all else, a habit. With that, I call on everyone to take this conference as an opportunity to start thinking about the kind of future you hope to build for your Book Nook site,” she urged.

    Daniel Mariano, Officer-in-Charge of NBDB’s Readership Development Division, and Ana Manalaysay, Head of the Reading Spaces Section, encouraged site partners to reflect on their success stories and envision a future where their communities evolve into self-sustaining, vibrant reading hubs. Allyn Canja, Book Nook Project Partnerships Committee Head, presented methods for improving public service, while Lyka Manglal-lan from the NBDB’s Policy and Industry Research Division shared insights from the 2023 National Readership Survey, highlighting innovative solutions to combat the nation’s reading crisis.

    Building inclusive, innovative, and expansive spaces

    Day 2 was headlined by actor, activist, and speaker Mae Paner (Juana Change), who moderated discussions on creating inclusive, forward-thinking reading spaces. Standout sites, including BN Guinobatan (Albay) for Innovation, BN Carles (Iloilo) for Inclusivity, and BN Sagay (Negros Occidental) for Expansion, were showcased for their unique strategies for overcoming challenges.

    National Program Coordinator Carlo Ebeo shared fresh perspectives on how Book Nooks can forge deeper community connections. Breakout sessions featured NLP’s Melanie “Melai” Ramirez on dynamic storytelling techniques and Jean Ico, NLP Section Head of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Special Collections, leading hands-on book care and binding.

    In the closing session, Dr. Excelsa “Etchel” Tongson from UP Diliman introduced a framework for gender-fair practices, encouraging attendees to foster harmony within their reading communities.

    Looking ahead: transforming spaces, inspiring readers

    On the final day, participants toured the NLP, the Quezon City Public Library, and the Valenzuela City Library to observe exemplary models of excellence. These visits inspired attendees with new ideas for enhancing their own sites and building stronger community engagement through reading programs.

    Though managing a Book Nook site comes with its challenges, participants left the conference energized, ready to advance the vision of thriving, accessible reading spaces across the Philippines.

    NBDB Press Release

    20 September 2024

    For media inquiries, please contact:

    Ma. Divine R. Caraecle

    +639199749770

    mdcaraecle@books.gov.ph

  • OFFICIAL LIST: The Finalists of the 42nd National Book Awards

    The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are proud to announce the finalists of the 42nd National Book Awards (NBA).

    An annual prize that honors the most outstanding book titles written, designed, and published in the Philippines, the National Book Awards celebrates the enterprising creative labor involved in book publishing. The 42nd National Book Awards coincides with the two-year preparation of the Philippines as it makes history as the second Southeast Asian country to be chosen as Guest of Honour in 2025 at the world’s biggest book fair, the Frankfurter Buchmesse.

    For this cycle of the National Book Awards, a total of 326 titles were submitted across 31 categories consisting of four languages: English, Filipino, Bikol, and Ilokano. Following the awarding of winners during the 41st cycle last February 2024, the 42nd iteration of the awards is set to be held in November 2024.

    Below is the full list of finalists for the 42nd National Book Awards.

    LITERARY DIVISION

    NOVEL (ENGLISH)

    1. 1762: A Novel
    2. The Awakening Volume One of Alamat, A History of the Awakened
    3. But for the Lovers
    4. Specimen Zero: A Science Fiction Novel
    5. Wild Song

    Vin dela Serna Lopez Kadi Serafica

    Wilfrido D. Nolledo Joel Pablo Salud

    Candy Gourlay

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    HS Grafik Print

    Exploding Galaxies

    San Anselmo Publications, Inc. Anvil Publishing, Inc.

    NOVEL (FILIPINO)

    1. Hoy, Pong!
    2. Materyales sa Komplisidad
    • Teorya ng Unang Panahon

    Macky Cruz

    Amado Anthony G. Mendoza III Edgar Calabia Samar

    19th Avenida Publishing House The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    SHORT FICTION (ENGLISH)

    1. Barcelona
    2. The Collected Stories of Gregorio C. Brillantes

    Criselda Yabes Jonathan Chua (Editor)

    19th Avenida Publishing House Ateneo de Manila University Press

    SHORT FICTION (FILIPINO)

    1. 26: Dagli Diagrams
    • Mga Kalansay sa Hardin ng Panginoon: Isang Koleksiyon ng Maikling Kuwento
    • Mula Ilog at Iba Pang Kuwento
    • Pamalakaya
    • Pamarapara

    Jayson Visperas Fajardo Ronaldo Soledad Vivo, Jr.

    Romulo P. Baquiran Jr.

    Arnold Matencio Valledor Arnold Matencio Valledor

    Isang Balangay Media Productions

    Self-published

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    Isang Balangay Media Productions

    Isang Balangay Media Productions

    NONFICTION PROSE (ENGLISH)

    1. Balik-Tanaw: The Road Taken
    • Daraga: Mirrors & Memory Essays
    • Everything Is Fiction: Essays
    • The Singing Detainee and the Librarian with One Book: Essays on Exile
    • Will You Happen, Past the Silence, through the Dark? Remembering Leonard Ralph Casper

    Soledad S. Reyes Marne Kilates

    Vicente Garcia Groyon Michael Beltran

    Linda Ty-Casper

    De La Salle University Publishing House

    Savage Mind Publishing House

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    NONFICTION PROSE (FILIPINO)

    1. Oas: Mga Sanaysay
    2. Patining at Iba Pang Sanaysay
    3. Virac: Tatlong Sanaysay

    Abdon M. Balde Jr. Soliman A. Santos Emmanuel Barrameda

    Savage Mind Publishing House The University of the Philippines Press

    Savage Mind Publishing House

    ANTHOLOGY  (ENGLISH)

    1. Bordered Lives No More: The Humanities and the

    Post-COVID-19 Recovery

    • Route 55: 55-Word Workforce Narratives during the

    COVID-19 Pandemic

    Dinah Roma (Editor) Joey A. Tabula (Editor)

    De La Salle University Publishing House

    Alubat Publishing

    • Rx Narratives: Anthology of Creative Nonfiction of Filipino Internists

    Joey A. Tabula, Noel P. Pingoy, and Sandra A. Tankeh-Torres (Editors)

    Alubat Publishing

    ANTHOLOGY  (FILIPINO)

    1. Anti-Katha: Agos sa Experimental na Kuwento sa Pilipinas
    2. Bata, Hiwaga, Bansa: Pamana ni Rene O. Villanueva sa Panitikang Pambata
    3. Bio(Lente): Mga Bagong Katha sa Danas ng Dahas at Banwa

    Rolando B. Tolentino and Rommel B. Rodriguez (Editors)

    Eugene Y. Evasco and Cheeno Marlo M. Sayuno (Editors)

    Rolando B. Tolentino, German Villanueva Gervacio, and Januar Yap

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    The University of the Philippines Press

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    • Ningning at Liwanag: Antolohiya Alma Cruz Miclat (Editor) ng 10 Nagwagi sa Gawad

    Maningning Miclat Sa Tula (2003-2021)

    Maningning Miclat Art Foundation, Inc. and Erehwon Artworld Corporation

    • Pintanaga: Linya-Linya ng Pagsinta

    Joey A. Tabula (Editor)

    Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), Inc.

    LITERARY CRITICISM/CULTURAL STUDIES

    1. Ang Bisa ng Pag-uulit sa Katutubong Panitikan
    2. Everything is Realism: Essays on Narrative Craft
    3. Lualhati Bautista, Nobelista: Ang Mapagpalayang Sining ng Kababaihan sa Pilipinas
    4. Pagmangno: Woman, Nation, Ecology, Bikol

    Alvin B. Yapan

    Vicente Garcia Groyon

    E. San Juan, Jr.

    Paz Verdades M. Santos

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    University of Santo Tomas Publishing House University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

    De La Salle University Publishing House

    MEDIA STUDIES

    1. Ang Mahaba’t Kagyat na Buhay ng Indie Sinema
    • Martial Law Melodrama: Lino Brocka’s Cinema Politics
    • Sine Tala Volume 1: Philippine Cinema and History, Sine Tala Volume 2: Philippine Cinema and Culture, and Sine Tala Volume 3: Philippine Cinema and Literacy

    Rolando B. Tolentino and Aristotle J. Atienza (Editors)

    José B. Capino Nick Deocampo

    The University of the Philippines Press and QCinema International Film Festival Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    POETRY (ENGLISH)

    1. It Is Time to Come Home: New & Collected Poems
    2. Kafka in the Tropics: Poems
    3. Moving with Moonrise: Haibuns
    • A Row of Lamps: Poems
    • Planet Nine: Poems

    Marjorie Evasco

    Krip Yuson

    Ma. Milagros T. Dumdum Jaime Dasca Doble

    Joel M. Toledo

    Milflores Publishing, Inc.

    San Anselmo Publications, Inc. Ateneo de Manila University Press

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

    POETRY (FILIPINO)

    1. Ang Aming Lungkot ay Amin
    • Sa Antipolo pa rin ang Antipolo
    • Arasahas: Mga Tula
    • Arawán
    • Turno Kong Nokturno: Mga Bago at Piling Tula

    Mesándel Virtusio Arguelles Abner E. Dormiendo

    Jaya  Jacobo Christian Rey Pilares

    Lamberto E. Antonio

    Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), Inc.

    Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), Inc.

    Savage Mind Publishing House Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), Inc.

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    GRAPHIC NOVELS AND COMICS (ENGLISH)

    1. Parched Earth Chronicles: The Complete Edition
    • Trese 8: Shadow Agents
    • Sa Wala
    • Whatcha Saying?

    Written and illustrated byJefe Bagabundo, Mark Anthony Mijares, Erik Guzman Pingol, Franco Sarmiento, Alfred John Lauzon, and Mauro Vargas Written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by KaJo Baldisimo Written and illustrated by

    Ren Galeno

    Written and illustrated by CJ Reynaldo

    Central Book Supply, Inc.

    19th Avenida Publishing House Komiket Inc.

    Komiket Inc.

    GRAPHIC NOVELS AND COMICS (FILIPINO)

    1. Ella Arcangel Tomo Pangatlo: Basbas ng Apoy
    2. Meläg II: Balikbayan
    • Sining Killing
    • Sskait Comics 3: Multoserye

    Written and illustrated by Julius Villanueva

    Written and illustrated by

    B. Redila

    Written and illustrated by Randy Valiente

    Written and illustrated by AJ Bacar

    Self-published Adarna House, Inc. Komiket Inc.

    Self-published

    • Tabi Po: Harana ng Aswang           Written and illustrated by

    Mervin Malonzo

    Self-published

    TRANSLATED BOOK (ENGLISH)

    1. Ikigai Ug Ubang Piniling Mga Sugilanon (And Other Selected Stories)
    2. Húbad: Ester Tapia
    • The Ravaged World
    • The Vanished

    Translator: Marjorie Evasco; Author: Manu Avenido

    Translator: Merlie M. Alunan; Author: Ester Tapia

    Translator: Soledad S. Reyes; Author: Rosario de

    Guzman-Lingat Translator: Ned Parfan;

    Author: Chuckberry Pascual

    Advaux

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    19th Avenida Publishing House

    TRANSLATED BOOK (FILIPINO)

    1. Benjamin
    • It Ends with Us
    • Mga Kuwentong Bayan para sa Gabing Maulan (Tales for a Rainy Night)
    • Palâisgën: Epikong-bayan ng mga Tagbanua ng Aborlan, Palawan

    Translators: John E. Barrios and Fennie Mae T. Tanangonan; Author: Angel Magahum Translator: Sheila Mendoza; Author: Colleen Hoover Translator: Chuckberry J. Pascual; Author: Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo

    Translators: Paul D. Jagmis, Sr. and Mary Grace A. Jagmis; Contributors: Paul D. Jagmis Sr., Gem-Gem  Bagued,  Fernando Lingsa, and Delia Jardinero

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    Precious Pages Corporation

    University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

    National Commission for Culture and the Arts

    TRANSLATED BOOK (ILOKANO)

    1.  Ti Bassit a Prinsipe (The Little Prince)

    Translators: Cles B. Rambaud and Faye Q. Flores-Melegrito; Author: Antoine de

    Saint-Exupéry

    Southern Voices Printing Press

    DRAMA AND FILM

    1. Collected Plays 1: Revitalizing Tradition in Three Full-Length Films

    Nicanor G. Tiongson                      Ateneo de Manila University Press

    • Collected Plays 2: Resurrecting History in Three Full-Length Musicals
    • Lutong Bahay
    • Ang Paglalakbay ni Prinsipe Bahaghari

    Nicanor G. Tiongson

    Glecy Cruz Atienza

    Aina Ysabel B. Ramolete and Vladimeir B. Gonzales

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Sentro ng Wikang Filipino – Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    SHORT FICTION IN BIKOL

    1. Dyurnal Intris
    2. Kalatraban sa Alkawaraan

    Jerome M. Hipolito Niles Jordan Breis

    Ateneo de Naga University Press Ateneo de Naga University Press

    POETRY IN BIKOL

    1. An Santero Kan Santo Entierro
    • Dios Mabalos: Mga Rawitdawit
    • Kalagnon: Mga Rawitdawit
    • Kinalburong Lanub
    • Mayong Katapusan na Pabalon asin iba pang Huyon-Huyon: Mga Rawitdawit
    • B. Gonzaga

    Jaime Jesus Uy Borlagdan Jaime Jesus Uy Borlagdan Kristian Sendon Cordero Raul Giga Bradecina

    Bikol Historical Research Center and Partido State University Ateneo de Naga University Press Self-published

    Ateneo de Naga University Press Ateneo de Naga University Press

    NON-LITERARY  DIVISION

    ART

    1. Julio Nakpil (1867-1960) Collected Works Volume Two: Band and Orchestral Music
      1. Nineteenth-Century Masters of Angono Art
      1. Philippine Colonial Photography of the Cordilleras (1860-1930)

    Maria Alexandra Iñigo Chua (Editor)

    James Owen Saguinsin Jonathan Best

    University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

    Vibal Foundation, Inc. Vibal Foundation, Inc.

    SOCIAL SCIENCES

    1. Conflict’s Long Game: A Decade of Violence in the Bangsamoro
    2. Plural Entanglements: Philippine Studies

    Francisco J. Lara, Jr. and Nikki Philline C. de la Rosa (Editors)

    Dada Docot, Stephen B. Acabado, and Clement C. Camposano (Editors)

    Ateneo de Manila University Press Ateneo de Manila University Press

    • Re-Imagining Post-Pandemic Societies: Alternative Practices across Southeast Asia Volume 2
    • Saints of Resistance: Devotions in the Philippines under Early Spanish Rule
    • Tinipong Tinig ng Kababaihan (Anthology of Women’s Voices): Priestesses to Presidents

    Eduardo C. Tadem, Benjamin B. Velasco, Jose Monfred C. Sy, Ananeza P. Aban, Rafael Vicente V. Dimalanta, Honey B. Tabiola, and Ryan Joseph C. Martinez (Editors)

    Christina H. Lee

    Nenita Pambid Domingo (Editor) and Brandon J. Macapagal Reilly (Associate Editor)

    University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    The University of the Philippines Press

    PHILOSOPHY

    1. Critical Theory at the Margins: Applying Herbert Marcuse’s Model of Critical Social Theory to the Philippines
    2. The Metaphysics of the Holy Eucharist

    Jeffry Ocay

    Raymun J. Festin, SVD

    Aletheia Printing and Publishing House

    Logos Publications, Inc.

    HISTORY

    1. Abaca Frontier: The Socioeconomic  and  Cultural Transformation of Davao, 1898-1941
    2. Dauntless
    3. Dogs in Philippine History
    • Tales of the Post-Plantation: Unlikely Protagonists of Modern Philippine Banana History
    • Tigaon 1969: Untold Stories of the CPP-NPA, KM, and SDK

    Patricia Irene Dacudao

    Marie Silva Vallejo

    Ian Christopher B. Alfonso Robin Thiers

    Soliman M. Santos Jr.

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Self-published

    Philippine Historical Association, Project Saysay Inc., and Alaya Publishing

    Ateneo de Manila University Press Ateneo de Manila University Press

    HUMOR, SPORTS, LIFESTYLE, AND BUSINESS

    1. Expanding Strategic Perspective: Revisiting Lessons from History and the Classics
    2. Paseos de Intramuros:

    A Guidebook to Manila’s Walled City

    René B. Azurin

    Jose Victor Z. Torres

    The University of the Philippines Press

    Vibal Foundation, Inc.

    • Salumpuwit: Chairs, Lifestyle, Furniture
    • Thrive! A Parent’s Journey to Resilience
    • The Way Out Is In: Living and Loving, Pandemics and Beyond

    Gerard Lico

    Cherie Ann Lo, Joanna Herrera, Karyl Christine A. Abog, Maria Lyn Domingo, Rhoanne N. Ramas, and Melinda Tan

    Ma. Lourdes Arellano Carandang

    Arc Lico International Services and University of the Philippines College of Architecture

    Anvil Publishing, Inc.

    De La Salle University Publishing House

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    1.  Heritage Dishes of the Philippines

    Lady Camille L. de Guia                  Vibal Group, Inc.

    SCIENCE

    1. Abaca Virus Diseases: Epidemics and Control
    2. Rediscovering Laguna de Bay:

    A Vital Natural Resource in Crisis

    • Wild City: A Photographic Guide to Amphibians, Mammals, and Reptiles of Metro Manila

    Avelino D. Raymundo

    Josefino C. Comiso, Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, and Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava (Editors)

    Jelaine Gan, Trinket Constantino, and Abby Favis

    The University of the Philippines Press

    The University of the Philippines Press

    The University of the Philippines Press

    SPIRITUALITY AND THEOLOGY

    1. Babaylan Sing Back: Philippine Shamans and Voice, Gender, and Place
    2. The Eucharist: Continuing Global Project
    3. Pinoy Devotional: Ang kapartner na devo ng Ang Bible: Pinoy Version
    4. Providence is Enough: Trusting God’s Control in Crisis
    5. What do you Seek? Pastoral Accompaniment of Couples Living Together in A New Union

    Grace Nono

    Aurelio C. Joaquin

    Kerlyn Bobadilla, Ru dela Torre, Rigel Fortaleza et al.

    Mel Caparros Bobby V. Cena

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    OMF Literature Inc.

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    PROFESSIONS

    1. A Cardiologist’s Guide To Lowering High Blood Pressure

    Alan S. Tenerife                                Self-published

    • Hospital Bullies in the Philippine Clerkship and Residency Training: A Book of Discernment for Physicians, Nurses, and Psychologists Volume 3
    • PR Matters: A Communicator’s Guide to the Dynamic World of Public Relations
    • Workplace Well-being in the Philippines: A Guidebook
    • The Written Property: A Freelance Writer’s Guide to Copyright

    Erwin L. Manzano

    Members of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Philippine Chapter

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    1. COVID-19 in the News of Seekers, Scoundrels, and Saints
    2. Serve
    3. View from the Foxhole: Shaping the Political into the Personal

    Ma. Ceres P. Doyo

    Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon (Editor) Joel Pablo Salud

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

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    DESIGN

    DESIGN

    1. A Death Foretold: The Ninoy Aquino Assassination Remembered
    • Dogs in Philippine History
    • Everything Is Fiction: Essays
    • It Is Time to Come Home: New

    & Collected Poems

    • Piña Futures: Weaving Memories and Innovations

    Editors: Sarge Lacuesta, An Mercado-Alcantara, and Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta Designer: Tom Estrera III

    Author and Designer:

    Ian Christopher B. Alfonso

    Author: Vicente Garcia Groyon Designers: Troy Binco and Ace Vincent Molo

    Author: Marjorie Evasco Designer: Felix Mago Miguel Author: Randy M. Madrid Designer: Felix Mago Miguel Jr.

    Good Intentions Books, Inc. and Aurora Oreta

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    Far Eastern University and HABI: The Philippine Textile Company

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  • CITE DTI-NCRO & BCC-MPC’s Online Training Session on Digital Marketing

    CITE DTI-NCRO & BCC-MPC’s Online Training Session on Digital Marketing

    Center for Innovation and Technology Enterprise (CITE) Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)-National Capital Regional Office (NCRO) has partnered with Barangka Credit Cooperative – Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BCC-MPC) to host an online training session entitled “Digital Marketing” that was held on August 17, 2024. The session was led by Ms. Florlynn B. Dela Peña, an experienced business consultant, certified PCE-GO Negosyo Mentor, and a frequent resource speaker for the Department of Trade and Industry.

    The online training session has focused on competitive strategies in the business world in relation with the advancement and challenges of technology for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), including start-up entrepreneurs, to enter and stay relevant in the market.

    According to DTI, “The online training has benefitted nearly a hundred participants, including aspiring entrepreneurs and representatives from various Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The session promoted active participation, highlighting the importance of digital marketing in today’s business environment, exploring various strategies, and addressing the potential risks involved. As the discussion progressed, participants became increasingly engaged, asking questions, and sharing suggestions and recommendations with their fellow attendees. This collaborative interaction highlighted the success and purpose of the session.”

    In general, the participants learned about the Distinctions between Digital Marketing, E-Marketing, and Social Media Marketing; How to incorporate Digital Marketing into one’s business; and social media in business marketing.

    I participated the online training session on Digital Marketing as part of my continues training and education that is relevant in the market of the diverse business digital landscape in the community, this day.

    Supported by Bagong Pilipinas and DTI’s SME Roving Academy (SMERA). SMERA is a continuous learning program for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to become competitive in the domestic and international markets.

  • Empowering Educators: COCOPEA, CEAP, and Rex Education join forces for the MATATAG Regional Run

    Empowering Educators: COCOPEA, CEAP, and Rex Education join forces for the MATATAG Regional Run

    Empowering Educators with the important tools and knowledge to effectively implement the MATATAG Curriculum will ensure to meet and caters the needs of all Filipino learners.

    In a momentous collaboration, the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA), Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), and Rex Education, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), have joined forces to launch the COCOPEA–CEAP–REX MATATAG Curriculum Regional Run. Under the theme “Capacitating the Private Education Sector for the Effective Implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum,” this event brings together educators, administrators, and stakeholders across the nation to prepare and enhance their educational practices for the new curriculum.

    A Unified Commitment with the Learners in Mind

    At the heart of this initiative is a unified vision: to empower educators and schools with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively implement the MATATAG Curriculum, ensuring that it meets and caters to the needs of all Filipino learners.

    The Regional Run opens up with a powerful act of unity—a commitment board signing. From the first run to the last, this collective resolve sees all participants pledging their dedication to the success of the Regional Run and the MATATAG Curriculum’s implementation.

    The event focuses on three primary objectives:

    1. Facilitate In-depth Understanding: Provide school leaders with a platform to delve into the key features, principles, and contents of the MATATAG Curriculum, fostering comprehensive understanding and appreciation.
    2. Equip School Leaders with Implementation Strategies: Offer strategies, guidance, and inspiration to school leaders on how to effectively transition to and implement the MATATAG Curriculum within their respective institutions.
    3. Foster Collaboration: Cultivate a network of educators and leaders committed to collaborative efforts in addressing challenges and maximizing opportunities presented by the MATATAG Curriculum.

    All these objectives are carefully crafted with the learners in mind, aiming to enhance their educational experience and ensure their holistic development.

    Insightful Plenary and Breakout Sessions

    During the 2-day program, there are six engaging plenary sessions to provide comprehensive insights into the MATATAG Curriculum. These sessions cover key aspects, namely:

    ● The General Shaping Paper

    ● 21st-Century Skills in the MATATAG Curriculum

    ● Collaborative Expertise

    ● MATATAG Instructional Design Framework

    ● Learning Progression

    ● Operationalizing a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum Focused on Enhancing Student Learning

    Led by esteemed education leaders and representatives from DepEd, these sessions foster in-depth discussions on the key features, components, and relevant concerns of the MATATAG Curriculum, ensuring participants thoroughly understand how to implement these strategies effectively.

    Aside from the plenary, participants also engage in 10 focused breakout sessions, each dedicated to the specific learning areas of the curriculum. The breakout sessions cover:

    1. Kindergarten
    2. Makabansa
    3. Reading and Literacy, Language and English
    4. Filipino
    5. Araling Panlipunan (AP)
    6. Mathematics
    7. GMRC/Values Education
    8. Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
    9. Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health (MAPEH)
    10. Science

    Each session discusses the learning area shaping papers, curriculum guides, and innovative strategies for pedagogy and assessment. Competent DepEd representatives and REX Edukampyon MATATAG Corps of Trainers, a team of seasoned educators and curriculum experts, band together for the breakout sessions toward the latter part of the regional run.

    Regional Run Schedule

    The event spans seven regional runs, covering all regions of the country. The first run was held at San Beda College-Alabang from February 29 to March 1 for Regions III and the National Capital Region. Here are the subsequent sessions.

    Mar 22–23: San Beda College-Alabang (Regions IV-A, IV-B, and V)

    Apr 18–19: Saint Louis University, Baguio City (Regions I, II, and CAR)

    May 16–17: Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Cebu City (Regions VII and VIII)

    Jun 19–20: Colegio de San Jose, Iloilo City (Regions IV and NIR)

    Jun 24–25: Holy Cross College, Davao City (Regions XI and XII)

    July 11-12: Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro (Regions IX, X, and parts of BARMM)

    More than an event, the COCOPEA–CEAP–REX MATATAG Regional Run is a movement toward educational excellence in the country. With much hope and faith, the unified efforts of COCOPEA, CEAP, REX, DepEd, and the collective strength of Edukampyons aim to ensure that every Filipino educator benefits from the MATATAG Curriculum and every Filipino learner succeeds in their lifelong learning journey.

    Reference:

    Richard Mamuyac

  • 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬’ 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

    The National Book Development Board (NBDB) believes that the determination of reading advocates in the Philippines remains strong despite the current challenges facing the state of reading in the country.

    The State of the Reading Nation Address (SORNA) for the second quarter of this year was presented during the inaugural Milestone Meeting of the National Alliance of Reading Advocates (NARA). This initiative, a project of the NBDB, brings together numerous readership advocates and plays a crucial role in the NBDB’s ongoing efforts to foster a love for reading in the Philippines.

    The second-quarter SORNA highlighted three key areas: the importance of community engagement and support networks, the necessity of teacher training and professional development, and the critical issue of access to resources and materials.

    “To address these vital points, advocates and stakeholders across government, non-government, and private sectors are working tirelessly to rekindle a love for reading among Filipino adults and children and to prevent a reading crisis,” emphasized Daniel Lorenzo Mariano, OIC of NBDB’s Readership Development Division (READ).

    Established in the second quarter, the NARA and its members are collaboratively working to enhance Philippine readership. In April, the NBDB hosted the second edition of its flagship event, the Philippine Book Festival (PBF), a four-day fair attended by over 30,000 people. This event also served as the platform for the soft launch of NARA. The all-Filipino book fair aims to promote a culture of reading and simultaneously support the growth of the publishing industry in the country.

    In response to the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, which underscored the need to address literacy and reading issues, the Department of Education (DepEd) has adopted a science-based approach to teaching reading. Stakeholders are hopeful that the incoming DepEd chief, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, will advocate for reading and address the country’s literacy challenges.

    In collaboration with DepEd, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is promoting a reading mindset through its nationwide tutoring program, “Tara, Basa.” This initiative has trained thousands of student-tutors and youth development workers to conduct reading sessions for struggling and non-reader Grade 2 learners in public elementary schools. The program also includes “Nanay-Tatay” teacher sessions to empower parents and guardians to actively support their children’s reading journeys.

    Several Local Government Units (LGUs), along with private and non-profit organizations, have also launched their own readership development programs.

    Other efforts implemented during the second quarter aim to foster a reading culture among Filipinos and shape the country’s reading landscape.

    “The NBDB, through NARA, is working on developing a NARA Readers’ Agenda. Alongside passionate advocates such as educators, librarians, publishers, community leaders, and students, we will continue to raise our collective voice to highlight the power of reading and make it an exciting and enriching adventure,” added Mariano.

    NBDB PRESS RELEASE – 19 July 2024

    Communications and Promotions

    National Book Development Board

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