We are reading Broken Islands by Criselda Yabes on our next sessions of The Book Club with Sam Oh (June 26 and July 3). Set in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, the novel follows Luna and Alba, two women whose lives become entangled through their relationships with the Cimafranca paterfamilias. Touching on issues continue reading : The Book Club with Sam Oh: Criselda Yabes’ “Broken Islands”

  This month, we’re taking you on a virtual tour in one of our favorite spots in Baguio City! Join us on 17 June (THU) with our tour guide Feliz Perez as she gives exclusive access to the shop’s selections and collections, and shares their challenges during the pandemic, and upcoming gigs at Mt Cloud continue reading : MY BOOK MY CITY | Mt. Cloud Bookshop with Feliz Perez

  What is the role of stories, imagery, and Jose Rizal in building and branding a nation? We look at the perspectives of Ambeth Ocampo and David Guerrero, two leading figures in their respective fields that helped shape and enable us to gain better insights on Filipino identity and how it is understood and appreciated continue reading : AUTHOR ON AUTHOR: Branding A Nation with David Guerrero and Ambeth Ocampo

It’s the ‘80s in Manila: a time of protest rallies and coup attempts, and Guadalupe “Guada” de Leon, 15, is trying to make sense of it all. When Guada’s father suddenly disappears, her mother, Siony, tries her best to raise Guada alone and make ends meet, working as a public school teacher and cooking cafeteria continue reading : The Book Club with Sam Oh: Jessica Zafra’s “The Age of Umbrage”

  The country’s rich culture of university press’ literary and academic publishing, as well as its challenges, inner workings, and how they are coping with the pandemic will be at the fore on our next Post Pandemic Futures webcast. We’ll be hearing from the leaders of these presses themselves: Karina Bolasco (ADMU Press), Jose Eleazar continue reading : POST PANDEMIC FUTURES | Pressing Issues: The Universe of University Publishers

  Good news! Registration and renewal fees are waived until December 31, 2021, while notarization requirement is set aside during the community quarantine. We have made registration easier with our new online registration form. Register now at bit.ly/NBDBereg so you can avail the benefits and incentives of being an NBDB partner.

  For our next session of The Book Club with Kuya Bodjie, we’re reading Merlinda Bobis’ Banana Heart Summer! The Filipino-Australian writer’s debut novel follows the life of 12-year-old Nenita as she tries to make a living as a cook to assuage her family’s hunger and gain her mother’s affection. Register at bit.ly/bhsbobis Get reading continue reading : The Book Club with Kuya Bodjie: Merlinda Bobis’ “Banana Heart Summer”

  The Book Development Association of the Philippines is holding a series of webinars on copyediting, copyright, digital strategy, and advanced editing starting May 8 until June 26. See the schedule below for more information: Creatives and Their Rights: Who Owns What? Facilitator: Atty. Mark Robert Dy May 12 I 4:00-5:00 PM Intellectual property consultant continue reading : BDAP Webinar Series