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  • 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

    FOOD

    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

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Claretian Communications Foundation, Inc.

    OMF Literature Inc.

    OMF Literature Inc.

    Claretian Communications Foundation, Inc.

    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

    Ma. Tonirose D. Mactal, Emerald Jay D. Ilác, and Jaimee Felice Caringal-Go (Editors)

    Imelda Morales and Mark Robert Dy (Editors)

    Central Book Supply, Inc.

    Buensalido Public Relations Agency Ateneo de Manila University Press LitArt Publishing

    JOURNALISM

    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

    Ateneo de Manila University Press The University of the Philippines Press

    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

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

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Milflores Publishing, Inc.

    Far Eastern University and HABI: The Philippine Textile Company

    *NOTHING FOLLOWS*

    For clarifications or queries, please contact:

    CHARISSE AQUINO-TUGADE

    Executive Director

    awards@books.gov.ph

    National Book Development Board (NBDB)

    3F Regalado Hive Building, Regalado Avenue, Fairview, Quezon City 1118

  • 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

    View Books Philippines Catalog

    Visit the www.philippinebookfest.com

  • Reading Advocates Decry Lukewarm Reading Culture, Draft Provisional Readers’ Agenda Presented in First-of-Its-Kind Milestone Meeting

    THE National Alliance of Reading Advocates (NARA), a group composed of readership advocates in the country and a project by the National Book Development Board (NBDB), held its first important NARA Milestone Meeting recently, where the provisional outline of the NARA Readers’ Agenda was presented.

    The group also decried the lukewarm state of reading culture in the country, as shown in the country’s State of the Reading Nation (SORNA) for the second quarter of the year.

    The alliance will work collaboratively in drafting and finalizing the NARA Readers’ Agenda, and hopes to finish it in time for the grand launch on November 16, 2024. Once fully ratified, NARA will then support activities and interventions in line with its contents, and shall form the basis of the NBDB’s readership interventions for the upcoming year, both as an individual readership advocacy agency and as the NARA secretariat.

    The NARA Readers’ Agenda is a guidebook that will contain NARA’s concrete vision for readership in the Philippines based on its analysis of the state of the reading nation. In laying out advocacy areas, it will be able to concretely grasp and measure its influence on reading communities and the reading culture.

    The second quarter SORNA, meanwhile, highlighted three key points, namely, the importance of community engagement and support networks, teacher training and professional development, and the issue of access to resources and materials. It also noted that efforts to boost reading should now extend to the farthest and underserved areas of the country to boost readership and spark a love for reading.

    The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), one of the organizations that attended the milestone meeting, earlier expressed its intention to work with the NBDB with regard to the quarterly SORNA, as expressed by NRCP Executive Director, Bernardo Sepeda, such as the provision of research assistance to NBDB members.

    The NARA is a unified network anchored on a collaborative working environment in order to better spread the news on existing readership initiatives. This is a project that serves as an integral part of the NBDB’s ongoing efforts to boost readership, given declining reading scores among Filipinos.

    Aside from the NRCP, more than 20 other organizations attended the meeting, such as the National Museum of the Philippines, National Library of the Philippines, AHA Learning Center, Ayala Foundation, Inc., St. Mary’s Publishing, Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, Libro Mo, Kaalam Ko Project, The Inteligente Publishing, Inc., Association of Progressive and Orthodox Litterateurs and Literature Originators, Pinoy Reading Buddies, Inc., Kuwento at Kultura à Paris, St. Mary’s Publishing Corp., Pinoy Reads Pinoy Book, Laguna Province Private Schools and Administrators Association, The Storytelling Project, Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives, BINHI English Literacy Foundation, Sadiri Publishing, UST Library, International Board on Books for Young People, IBBY Ph, and Anak han Sta. Rita.

    For media inquiries, please contact: (NBDB PRESS RELEASE-12 July 2024)

    Divine Reyes-Caraecle

    NBDB Communications

    news@books.gov.ph

    0919-9749770

  • NBDB’s PHILIPPINE BOOK FESTIVAL: The Grandest PBF this Year 2024

    The National Book Development Board (NBDB)’s Philippine Book Festival (PBF) held on April 25 – 28, 2024 at World Trade Center Metro Manila is one of the grandest PBF this year 2024 entitled “PHILIPPINE BOOK FESTIVAL 2024”, “It’s Not Just A Book Fair, It’s a Book Experience.”

    For me, it’s not just a book fair but it’s great art and book experience to witness the authors, publishers, artists, poet, creators, influencers, actors, book lovers and others personalities showing their great support to the Philippine Book Festival 2024. The exhibitors and guests were glad and enjoyed supporting the books, arts and creations related to Philippine literature, culture, entertainment, art, education, poetry and lifestyle in general showcase in the Philippine Book Festival at World Trade Center Metro Manila. They were thrilled to greet and meet their favorite authors, artists, actors, leaders, influencers and other personalities in the PBF 2024.

    Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, Senate of the Philippines, delivered a speech and mentioned of her support of the Philippine Book Festival. She also encourages everyone to support Philippine Book Festival and make it viral as many stories, and she would relish the sight of children going back to reading books, and reading the books written published by Filipino authors and Filipino publishers.

    Despite of my schedules related to personal & business activities, I managed to attend the grand opening of the NBDB’s PBF 2024 last April 25, 2024 at World Trade Center Metro Manila. It’s a great book experience with the art of advocacy to support the Philippine Book Festival this day & beyond.

  • Read Along with the Cast of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre in the Philippine Book Festival 2024

    Who else were thrilled or excited about the Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre in the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2024 (PBF Special) at the Main Stage of World Trade Center Metro Manila on April 25, 2024?

    The main cast of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre (Faith Da Silva, Kelvin Miranda, Angel Guardian, and Bianca Umali) has stories to tell about their characters of their kingdoms in Encantadia. They shared stories about their four kingdoms in the realm of 𝙀𝙣𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖 through book reading as their listeners were thrilled and enjoyed listening to them, too.

    For me, listening to 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗮 (𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢), 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 (𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘴), 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶́𝗮𝗻 (𝘋𝘦𝘪𝘢), and 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮 𝗨𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶 (𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢) of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre in the PBF 2024 at the Main Stage of World Trade Center Metro Manila is a great experience and intrigue of the GMA Prime Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre.

  • PHILIPPINE BOOK FESTIVAL (PBF) 2024 Grand Opening: NBDB opens PBF 2024 from April 25 to 28, 2024 at World Trade Center Metro Manila

    PHILIPPINE BOOK FESTIVAL (PBF) 2024 Grand Opening: NBDB opens PBF 2024 from April 25 to 28, 2024 at World Trade Center Metro Manila

    On the 25th day of April 2024, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), a government agency of the Philippines in charge of the book publishing sector and the promotion of readership has launched the Grand Opening of Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2024 at World Trade Center Metro Manila.

    The PBF is the first and largest traveling book festival in the country, promoting the best Philippine books and educational materials. It is not your traditional book fair—guests can enjoy educational exhibitions and informative workshops, meet their favorite authors, and purchase quality Pinoy books.

    PBF 2024 is open from 8AM to 8PM from April 25 to 28, 2024 for free entrance and accepting walk-ins to join the diverse book fair in Metro Manila. It’s Not Just a Book Fair, It’s a Book Experience for all who travels from the diverse cities and communities locally and abroad to enjoy education exhibitions, informative workshops and invest quality books of diverse authors of the PBF 2024. Besides, guests can also meet their favorite authors and artists during the launch of their newest books and upcoming tv shows for the excitement of their readers and viewers in the community.

    Philippine Book Festival…

  • Join My Guardian Alien stars, Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion and Raphael Landicho of the PBF Special on the Main Stage of the Philippine Book Festival 2024, “Si Gren, Ang Kaibigan Kong Alien.”

    Join My Guardian Alien stars, Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion and Raphael Landicho of the PBF Special on the Main Stage of the Philippine Book Festival 2024, “Si Gren, Ang Kaibigan Kong Alien.”

    The GMA Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is inviting all to join the largest traveling book fair of the Philippines, the Philippine Book Festival (PBF).

    Join GMA’s My Guardian Alien stars, Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion and Raphael Landicho of the PBF Special, “Si Gren, Ang Kaibigan Kong Alien: A Book Launch,” from 12:00PM until 1:00PM on April 26, 2024 in the main stage of World Trade Center, Pasay City.

    The book: “Si Gren, Ang Kaibigan Kong Alien” is intentionally written for the GMA Prime TV series “My Guardian Alien” with stars, Marian Rivera, Gabby Concepcion and Raphael Landicho.

    𝙎𝙞 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙣, 𝘼𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙆𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣 is an illustrated children’s book that tells the story of a friendship between a boy and an alien who visits Earth hoping to learn about childhood games.