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Pop goes the world by Jenny Ortuoste

NBDB kicks off 2nd Philippine Book Festival

“Festival goers will enjoy the NBDB Book Bar, the Tabuan Food Hall, Guhit Pambata Exhibition, and the National Library of the Philippines’ Rare Book Exhibition” AS I wrote in a previous column, April is Literature Month and the literary and book-related events are crammed thick over the following two weeks. Kicking off tomorrow is the National Book Development Board’s 2nd Philippine Book Festival at the World Trade Center Manila, lasting until...

NA Ricky Lee to deliver lecture at UST; April as National Literature Month

"Literature preserves cultural heritage, sparks critical thinking, and serves as a catalyst...

UST GenSan opens its doors

“UST Rector Richard Ang said ‘This is our gift to GenSan –...

72nd Palanca Awards open for entries

There are years when a good number of excellent entries jostle each...

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