To all our finalists and distinguished guests, on behalf of the National Book Development Board (NBDB), I send my warmest greetings to everyone present tonight to celebrate and reflect on the power of the printed word through the National Book Awards (NBA). Today, at a delicate time when we are beginning to return to the continue reading : 39th NBA Opening Speech of Chair Dante Francis Ang II
39th NBA Welcome Remarks of Executive Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade
To our distinguished judges, authors, creatives, publishers, and the Manila Critics Circle, on behalf of the National Book Development Board, I welcome everyone to the 39th National Book Awards. Good evening, everyone! It has been more than two years since we last held the National Book Awards with the Manila Critics Circle. Besides the fact continue reading : 39th NBA Welcome Remarks of Executive Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade
The Philippines’ first-ever Book Institute launches in July 2022
In a move to professionalize book industry professionals at a wider scale, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), in partnership with the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), will establish The Book Institute of the Philippines (BIP) next month. Envisioned to be the premier training ground for book industry professionals and aspiring creatives who continue reading : The Philippines’ first-ever Book Institute launches in July 2022

AUTHOR ON AUTHOR | Creative Doctors: The Write Treatment
Catch us LIVE on Facebook on April 22 (Friday at 2:00 PM) for our first Author on Author webcast entitled, ”Creative Doctors” with Dr. Ronnie Baticulon and Dr. Gideon Lasco! You could also be part of our audience on Zoom by registering here: bit.ly/pilf13AOA1. Viewers will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the online continue reading : AUTHOR ON AUTHOR | Creative Doctors: The Write Treatment

THE WORLD DESERVES OUR STORIES | Filipino Books take center stage at the London Book Fair 2022
Quezon City, Philippines — The Philippines has great stories to tell and the world is just waiting for them. The country’s wealth of legends and folklore in the form of graphic novels, young adult and children’s literature and contemporary fiction will be featured in this year’s London Book Fair (LBF), which will be held from continue reading : THE WORLD DESERVES OUR STORIES | Filipino Books take center stage at the London Book Fair 2022
The NBDB 9.9 Big Book Sale at Lazada
‼️ Up to 90% OFF on The Big Book Sale at Lazada’s 9.9 Big Brand Sale! 😮 Check out our microsite here: bit.ly/NBDBbbs 👈 Booklovers can enjoy up to 90% discount on selected textbooks, children’s books, graphic novels, and independently published books from September 9 to 11 or until supplies last. We’re working with continue reading : The NBDB 9.9 Big Book Sale at Lazada
Call for Applications: EDITOR or EDITORIAL SERVICE for Annual Report
Call for Applications EDITOR or EDITORIAL SERVICE FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2020 AND WRITING JOURNAL 2021 Scope of Work: • Conceptualize, write, and edit articles and contents for the NBDB Annual Report 2020 and NBDB Writing Journal 2021 • Solicit contents from other writers and resource persons for the Annual Report and Writing Journal • Ensure continue reading : Call for Applications: EDITOR or EDITORIAL SERVICE for Annual Report
Opening Remarks in the Literary and Publishing Trade Conversations (LitPub)
November 6, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Mr. Wilmor Pacay III, Mr. Eugene Soyosa, Ms. KC Victoria, colleagues in public service, and stakeholders in the book publishing industry, good morning. On behalf of the National Book Development Board, welcome to today’s event, “Literary and Publishing Trade Conversations.” We are delighted with the participation of authors, writers, artists, continue reading : Opening Remarks in the Literary and Publishing Trade Conversations (LitPub)
Iloilo Mega book Fair
The Iloilo Mega Book Fair goes digital with virtual fair and rights platform on November 12 to 15, 2020 at Iloilo City. This year’s theme “A City Built on Books” highlights literature in all aspects including children’s rights in the time of pandemic, teachers and librarian education, history, heritage, local films, comics, food culture, environment, continue reading : Iloilo Mega book Fair