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NBDB gathers educators, artists, writers, reading advocates in Philippines-first ‘Book Nook’ conference CITY OF DAVAO—The National Book Development Board (NBDB) culminated on Saturday a gathering titled PANAGTAPOK, or the Book Nook Conference 2023, which converged over 80 Book Nook coordinators, trustees, and custodians nationwide to celebrate their best practices and plan together towards a more continue reading : NBDB gathers educators, artists, writers, reading advocates in Philippines-first ‘Book Nook’ conference
Book Nooks in your area!: NBDB announces 25 new ‘Book Nook’ sites set to rise in 2023 The National Book Development Board (NBDB) today announced 25 new ‘Book Nook’ reading centers to rise in strategic locations nationwide to promote readership in partnership with schools, learning institutions, local government units, and organized communities across the Philippines. continue reading : Book Nooks in your area!: NBDB announces 25 new ‘Book Nook’ sites set to rise in 2023
OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS: THE 40TH NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS Calling all NBDB-registered publishers, authors, foundation, association, and enterprises! The National Book Development Board and the Manila Critics Circle are now accepting nominations for the best books published in the Philippines for the 40th National Book Awards. There will be two divisions: Literary and Non-Literary, with specific continue reading : OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS: THE 40TH NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS
Photo (from left): Ms. Frances Garganera (Culture, Education, and Sports Affairs of the Argentine Embassy), Secretary Mauricio Germán Muñoz (Consul & Chief of Consular Affairs), NBDB Executive Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade, Ambassador Ricardo Luis Bocalandro of the Argentine Embassy, Minister Plenipotentiary Andrea Silvina Repetti, NBDB Director Anthony John Balisi, and NBDB Secretariat Grant Salgado (Photos from continue reading : The National Book Development Board and the Embassy of the Argentine Republic hold a Meeting to Enhance Partnership as the Two Countries Prepare to Celebrate 75 Years of Bilateral Relations in 2023
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
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are delighted to announce the finalists of the 39th National Book Awards! This year’s cycle merges titles from both 2019 and 2020. The final awards night is slated to take place in July 2022. An annual prize that honors the most prestigious book continue reading : The 39th National Book Awards Finalists
Manila, Philippines – The National Book Development Trust Fund (NBDTF) was established in 2009 as a response to the low production of Philippine-authored books, and the lack of incentives and grants for Filipino authors, especially those writing in the sciences and technology. The previous administration of NBDTF cycles featured an extended process that focused on continue reading : Revamping the Philippines’ largest writing grant
Manila, Philippines – As the publishing industry contracted during the pandemic, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the Philippines’ book authority, pivoted towards providing grants and subsidies to support creatives and publishers. The year 2021 saw the highest recorded number of grants and domestic incentive programs in the 27 years of the agency’s existence, amounting continue reading : NBDB posts a record high of grants and programs in 2021 and 2022
Quezon City, Philippines. Finish what you have started. Turn your manuscript into a published book! After sitting down to write all your creative ideas, it’s now time to bring your work out for the world to see and recognize — and the National Book Development Board is here to help authors and publishers with our continue reading : Get Your Manuscript Out in the World with NBDB’s very FIRST Publication Grant
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
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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
Quezon City, Philippines. Bring your story to a wider audience! As we celebrate the National Literature Month, the National Book Development Board is offering a P1.6 million translation grant to authors and publishers as part of its National Translation Subsidy Program and International Translation Subsidy Program, beginning March 24, 2022. We offer translation grants to continue reading : THE NATIONAL BOOK DEVELOPMENT BOARD WELCOMES THE NATIONAL LITERATURE MONTH WITH A P1.6 MILLION TRANSLATION GRANT
The NBDB is providing grants to its registrants to attend the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC). Register now at bit.ly/afcc21CNgrant and tell us why we should choose you for the grant! If you have any questions, please email us at grants@nbdb.gov.ph. You can also read more about AFCC at https://afcc.com.sg
THE NATIONAL BOOK DEVELOPMENT BOARD CELEBRATES THE QUINCENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY WITH A P6.86 MILLION TRANSLATION GRANT The National Book Development Board of the Philippines (NBDB) offers translation grants to Filipino Authors and Publishers who wish to translate and publish their books to other Filipino and international languages. In order to increase readership among Filipinos, there is continue reading : Translation
Quezon City, Philippines – The National Book Development Board (NBDB) celebrates National Literature Month with the launch of the 12th Philippine International Literary Festival, an annual gathering of readers, storytellers, and publishers. From April to December, this year’s virtual festival goes global with the theme “RECLAIMING OUR NARRATIVE: 500 Years of Filipino Storytelling.” Newly appointed Executive continue reading : FILIPINO STORYTELLING GOES GLOBAL WITH THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) announce the winners of the 6th National Children’s Book Awards (NCBA). From 218 nominated titles and a shortlisted 29 finalists, 3 titles emerged as winners. The NCBA is a biennial event that honors the best published books for children continue reading : The 6th National Children’s Book Awards (NCBA) Winners
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Provision of Lay-Out and Book Design For 2021 NBDB Publications Scope of Work: • Provide creative graphic design and layout for NBDB publications with the end product as high resolution digital, print-ready copy of the publication, and compilation of digital copy of images (PDF, TIFF, etc) used in the publication. • Publications continue reading : Call for Applications: Provision of Lay-Out and Book Design for 2021 NBDB Publications
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
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) organized a meeting on November 17, 2020 where the Department of Education (DepEd) consulted private publishers about a procurement order to be issued for self-learning modules (SLMs). The SLMs are to be used in the 3rd and 4th quarters of the current academic year, and DepEd is working with continue reading : NBDB holds consultation with private publishers, DepEd
CALL IS EXTENDED!!! Dear Stakeholders in the Creative Sector: Greetings from the National Book Development Board! The call for beneficiaries is now extended. You are a qualified beneficiary, if you: Have worked in the book publishing industry and have been displaced due to COVID-19; and Have not received the Unemployment Insurance or Involuntary Separation benefits continue reading : Cash assistance for displayed workers in the Creative Industry
Listen to these institutions as they share their programs aimed at developing more books in Filipino.Speaker 1: Corinnah Anne Olazo, National Commission for Culture and ArtsSpeaker 2: Jose Paolo M. Sibal, Book Development Association of the PhilippinesSpeaker 3: Anthony John Balisi, National Book Development Board The Book Industry Summit (BIS) is a project of continue reading : BIS 2019 E05: Content Development Initiatives: Book Development Grants
The biggest publishers share their best practices in developing high-quality books.Speaker 1: Ani Rosa Almario, Adarna HouseSpeaker 2: Segundo Matias, Jr., Precious PagesSpeaker 3: Nida Ramirez, Visprint, Inc. The Book Industry Summit (BIS) is a project of the National Book Development Board (NBDB) that tackles trends and best practices in the book publishing business continue reading : BIS 2019 E04: Content Development Initiatives: Book Development Grants
Sharing on how developing partnerships generate more revenue and cut operational costs. Speaker 1: Atty. Andrea Pasion-Flores, Anvil Publishing Speaker 2: Hetih Rusli, Gramedia Speaker 3: Hisa Oiwa, PHP Institute The Book Industry Summit (BIS) is a project of the National Book Development Board (NBDB) that tackles trends and best practices in continue reading : BIS 2019 E03: Developing Partnership with Publishers and Institutions
R. Joseph Dazo City of Talisay, Cebu Over 20 provinces have zero coronavirus cases as of April 22 – Rappler Pagkarga “Layo pa ta, Dong?” mao kini ang unang gisukna ni Tatay. Wala kini siya nangayo sa distansiya gikan sa dakbayan padulong sa among probinsiya. Dili pod ko suhito sa pagbanabana sa gilay-on sa among continue reading : Mga Paagi sa Pag-uli
As part of our mission to develop the Philippine book publishing industry, we will be launching various promotional activities. These activities will promote publishers, bookstores, books, both award-winning and new books, and literary and publishing events. The following are the promotional activities we will be launching and requesting your participation in: 1. Publisher Announcements – continue reading : CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM PUBLISHERS AND BOOKSTORES
We would like to share with you this memorandum prepared by Estrada and Aquino Law to answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) on plagiarism and copyright infringement. We hope that this memorandum guides you in the preparation of learning materials during the “new normal”.
The National Book Development Board (NBDB), the government agency mandated to develop and support the Philippine book publishing industry, will produce a series of videos on literature and publishing trade. Literary and Publishing Trade Conversations is a series of NBDB videos that celebrates literature and promotes best practices in publishing trade through discourse on issues, continue reading : CALL FOR PANEL PROPOSALS FOR LITERATURE AND PUBLISHING TRADE CONVERSATIONS
Since mid-March this year, the whole of Luzon, its associated islands, and parts of Visayas, were placed under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the threat of the 2019 N-coronavirus (COVID-19). This had effectively put much of the country in total lockdown, limiting the movement of the general population to securing bare necessities, going continue reading : BOOKWATCH Special Edition on COVID-19
The National Book Development Board would like to invite you to this Free Q&A Session on “Frankfurter Buchmesse Special Edition 2020 – Digital and Physical: What’s in it for publishers in Asia Pacific” on 27 July 2020 (Monday), 5:00 PM Manila Time. Kindly register via this link: bit.ly/FBFalltogether
Call for Applications EDITOR or EDITORIAL SERVICE FOR SPECIAL ONLINE EDITION OF BOOKWATCH 2020 Scope of Work: • Conceptualize, write, and edit articles and contents for the special online edition of Bookwatch • Solicit contents from other writers and resource persons for the special online edition of Bookwatch • Ensure that all contents are submitted continue reading : Call for Applications: EDITOR or EDITORIAL SERVICE
The “Booklatan sa Bayan” is a major program of the National Book Development Board (NBDB) that aims to renew public interest in reading, encourage the development of original content, and support library systems/centers and other points of book access. Implemented in partnership with government agencies and the private sector, it offers capacity-building continue reading : CALL FOR SPEAKERS
Even as the country reopens gradually, we should remember that the health threat remains. Covid-19 continues to threaten lives and wreak havoc on economies around the world. The Philippines is in the same situation. To help in the collective effort to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, the NBDB took action at the onset. NBDB continue reading : New Normal
Dear Book Industry Stakeholder: Greetings from National Book Development Board (NBDB)! We hope this letter finds you in a safe and healthy state. In light of the COVID-19 crisis and the enhanced/local community quarantines implemented in several areas in the Philippines, NBDB would like to learn more about your book industry-related concerns and challenges. We continue reading : NBDB Research on the Impact of COVID-19 and the Local/Enhanced Community Quarantine (L/ECQ) on Book Publishing Industry Players
For the whole month of April, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) will hold the event Book Fiesta to celebrate the National Literature Month (NLM), World Book and Copyright Day (WBCD), and Filipino Food Month (FFM). Book Fiesta is a celebration of books and reading through online activities, steering away from the usual one-day continue reading : BOOK FIESTA
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) is a government agency created under Republic Act 8047 or the Book Publishing Industry Development Act and is mandated to formulate, adopt and implement the National Book Policy and the National Book Development Plan. Invitation is now open for dedicated and competent applicants for position of: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT III continue reading : JOB OPPORTUNITY – Deadline: March 20, 2020 (CLOSED)
Pursuant to the National Book Policy’s thrust of fostering the skills development of personnel engaged in book publishing through in-service training programs, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) is opening the Call for Speaker for the conduct of Booklatan sa Bayan: Training Workshop on Basic Photography on March 20-21, 2020 in Quezon City. The two-day continue reading : CALL FOR SPEAKER: Booklatan sa Bayan – Quezon City
The “Booklatan sa Bayan” is a major program of the National Book Development Board (NBDB) that aims to renew public interest in reading, encourage the development of original content, and support library systems/centers and other points of book access. Implemented in partnership with government agencies and other entities, it offers capacity-building services to industry stakeholders continue reading : CALL FOR SPEAKERS
The Philippine book publishing industry has been gradually flourishing with publishers, writers, illustrators, and readers actively stimulating it over the recent years. As we acknowledge that books are great medium for communication and expression of ideas, thoughts, and philosophy, we also acknowledge how the industry behind it has been striving for years. In this report, continue reading : The 2019 Philippine Book Publishing Industry: An Executive Summary
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) will hold a storytelling session on February 20, 2020 in San Jose, Antique. Aimed at cultivating a love for reading and lifelong learning among children, the event is part of Booklatan sa Bayan: Training Workshop on Illustrating Children’s Stories to be conducted in the province in celebration of the continue reading : CALL FOR STORYTELLER
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) will implement Booklatan sa Bayan: Training Workshop on Illustrating Children’s Stories on February 19-20, 2020 in San Jose, Antique. The event aims to equip target participants with skills essential to the art of illustrating stories intended for young readers. Interested illustrators who want to serve as a Resource Speaker continue reading : CALL FOR SPEAKER
Nominations for the 6th National Children’s Book Awards (NCBA) are now open. The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) will present the 6th National Children’s Book Awards in July 2020. The NCBA will give honor to the best books for children and young adults (0-19 years continue reading : Call for Nominations – 6th National Children’s Book Awards
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) is moving to a new address. Kindly refer to the details below and please update your system accordingly. New address: National Book Development Board (NBDB) 3rd Floor Regalado Hive, Regalado Avenue, Fairview Park Subdivision, Barangay Fairview, Quezon City Email: helpdesk@nbdb.gov.ph Contact number: We will notify you once our continue reading : NBDB REGISTRATION AND NEW OFFICE ADDRESS
The National Book Development Board and the Manila Critics Circle are delighted to announce the winners of the 38th National Book Awards.
The National Book Development Board (NBDB), in partnership with the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), invites all to the Book Industry Summit (BIS) and Aklatan: All Filipino Bookfair 2019 at the Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City on November 20 to 21, 2019. This continue reading : THE BOOK INDUSTRY SUMMIT 2019
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The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the shortlisted titles of the 38th National Book Awards. About the National Book Awards catalogue design: The pattern used by NBDB and MCC for this year’s awards continue reading : 38th National Book Awards Finalists
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) is spearheading the conduct of the Book Industry Summit (BIS) in November 2019. The summit will tackle trends and best practices in the book publishing business and will serve as a platform for industry players and stakeholders to forge partnerships aimed at increasing number of books, enhancing book quality, continue reading : Call for Proposals: Book Industry Summit (BIS)
(The Philippine Star) July 28, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Global publishing consultant Rudiger Wischenbart, head of Project BookMap based in Vienna, said at the 2017 Frankfurt Book Fair: “Honestly, we don’t know exactly how big overall the international book markets are. Indeed, as globalization progresses in publishing, this factor dogs the industry on the world continue reading : Great new energies for books
NBDB’s Registration, Accreditation and Incentives Division (RAID) will put up a free onsite registration booth during the 10th Philippine International Literary Festival on June 14-15, 2019. Individuals registered with the NBDB are entitled to the following benefits, among others: 1. Eligibility to apply for the National Book Development Trust Fund or writing grant (2018 cycle); continue reading : Free Onsite Registration of Individuals on June 14-15, 2019 at the 10th PILF
The pursuit of memory The National Book Development Board (NBDB) invites all to the 10th Philippine International Literary Festival (PILF) at Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City from June 14 to 15, 2019. This year’s theme is “Gunitâ: a pursuit of memory” ─ making a mark in the age of forgetting by remembering our roots and continue reading : Gunitâ: The 10th Philippine International Literary Festival
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are officially opening the 38th cycle of National Book Awards (NBA). We are inviting all NBDB-registered publishers and self-published authors to submit their nominations for the best books published by Filipinos in 2018. Deadline for submissions is 21 June 2019 (Friday) at 5:00 continue reading : Call for Nominations: The 38th National Book Awards
Mga Tuntunin: 1. Bukás ang timpalak sa lahat, maliban sa mga kawani ng KWF at kanilang kaanak. 2. Ang entring ipapasa ay maaaring isang mahabang tula na may isang daan (100) o higit pang taludtod, o isang koleksiyon ng sampu (10) o higit pang maikling tula. Kinakailangang may pamagat ang ipapásang koleksiyon. Malaya ang paksa continue reading : TALAANG GINTO 2019
POSITION PAPER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK DEVELOPMENT BOARD ON THE PROPOSED REPEAL OF SECTION 12 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8047 OR THE BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT BACKGROUND The “Tax Reform for Attracting Better and High-quality Opportunities,” or “TRABAHO” under House Bill No. 8083 has just been passed in the House of Representatives. Now pending continue reading : NBDB Position Paper on the Proposed Repeal of Section 12 of RA 8047
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) encourage children’s book publishers and/or illustrators to send entries for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition. The Illustrators Exhibition started in 1967, which is a showcase of the latest trends in illustration and talent spotting new artists. The continue reading : Call for Entries: BCBF Illustrators’ Exhibition
A new literary prize has been launched by the Ateneo de Naga University Press in cooperation with the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the Institute of Bikol History and Culture and the Ateneo de Naga Center for Arts and Culture last August 14, 2018 at the Richie Fernando Hall, Ateneo de Naga University. Attended continue reading : PREMYO VICTORIO C. VALLEDOR NOW ACCEPTS ENTRIES FOR THE 2018 BEST NOVEL IN BIKOL
ANNOUNCEMENT The National Book Development Board will be closed on Monday, July 2, 2018 (Pasig Day) and from July 4-6, 2018 (2018 NBDB Team Building Activities). Normal office operations resume on Monday, July 9, 2018. Thank you.
On its 37th year, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the opening of the National Book Awards (NBA). We are inviting all NBDB-registered publishers and self-published authors to submit their nominations for the best books published by Filipinos in 2017. Deadline for submissions is 6 continue reading : Call for Nominations: The 37th National Book Awards
The National Book Development Board (NBDB), the government agency whose heart is the development of the book industry in the Philippines, will release the first issue of Bookwatch 2018 in July this year. Bookwatch is the official publication of the NBDB and features industry updates as well as NBDB’s projects. For its first issue in continue reading : CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Illustrations/Artworks for NBDB’s official publication, Bookwatch (Vol. 22, Issue No. 1)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The National Book Development Board of the Philippines (NBDB) offers translation subsidies to Philippine publishers to translate existing published books in a Philippine language to English or any other foreign language. Purpose The subsidy program aims for wider dissemination of Philippine culture, art, and literature, locally and globally, by allowing readers to continue reading : Call for Applications – NBDB Translation Subsidy Program
The National Book Development Board invites you to join the Philippine delegation at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest trade fair for books and the center of global publishing. From October 10 to 14, the NBDB will host a country stand at the fair to promote the best of Philippine book publishing. In continue reading : PARTICIPATE AT THE 2018 FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR
The April 2 seminar on “Orientation on Filipino Literature Reading Materials” hosted by the Department of Education (DepEd) is postponed. No new date has been set, but updates will be posted on the National Book Development Board (NBDB) Facebook page. For queries, you may contact Ms. Mildiadema Lustria of DepEd, Production Division at 634-0901 or continue reading : DepEd Event Postponement
The National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) held a surprise inspection at Greenhills in San Juan on March 23 (Friday). The survey inspection aimed at intensifying the broader campaign against the proliferation of fake goods in the local market. The activity also pre-empts the National Intellectual Property Month (April). The National Book Development Board continue reading : NBDB joins intensive campaign against fake products
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) encourages Filipino publishers, authors, and content creators to join the 2018 Kuala Lumpur Trade and Copyright Centre (KLTCC) from April 30 to May 2. Now on its 11th year, the KLTCC is a major content and copyright trade event in Asia. This year’s KLTCC has now opened applications for continue reading : Call for Filipino Publishers, Authors—Publishing, Semi-Fellowship Opportunities in Malaysia
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) invites publishers, suppliers, distributors, printers, and authors to an orientation on “Filipino Literature Reading Materials and Supplementary Learning Resources.” Sponsored by the Department of Education (DepEd), the event will be on April 2, 2018 at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, Rizal Building, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Topics to continue reading : DepEd to Host Orientation on Filipino Literature Reading Materials this April
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) will present the 5th National Children’s Book Awards in July 2018. The NCBA will give honor to the best books for children and young adults (0-19 years) published during the years 2016 and 2017. Nominations for the National Children’s continue reading : Call for Nominations: 2018 National Children’s Book Awards
Every year since 1982, the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) has been giving the National Book Awards (NBA) to the best books written, designed, and published in the Philippines. Early in 2008, the Manila Critics Circle entered into an agreement with the National Book Development Board (NBDB) to institutionalize and co-administer the National Book Awards. The continue reading : Best Filipino books of 2017 to be recognized at the 36th National Book Awards
The National Book Development Board and the Manila Critics Circle are pleased to announce the winners of the 36th National Book Awards. The following is the list of the best books published in 2016:
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the finalists of the 36th National Book Awards.
Textbook content creators and publishers are invited to attend the Academic Book Seminar at the 38th Manila International Book Fair. The seminar will be held on September 14, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in Meeting Rooms 8 and 9 at the SMX Convention Center. This seminar is organized for textbook writers, editors, illustrators, designers continue reading : Academic Book Seminar at the 38th Manila International Book Fair
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the opening of the 36th National Book Awards. All NBDB-registered publishers and self-published authors are invited to submit their nominations for the best books published by Filipinos in 2016. Deadline for submission is May 31, 2017, (Wednesday), 5:00 continue reading : Call for Nominations: The 36th National Book Awards
In observance of Holy Week, please be advised that work schedule for today, April 12, 2017, is from 7:00AM to 12:00NN only. Regular office hours resume on Monday, April 17, 2017. Thank you.
Publishing Course 2017 The National Book Development Board is continuing its Publishing Course launched last year. The first course in this series is on Ethics facilitated by Father Xavier Alpasa. The course will consist of two (2) sessions on April 3 and 5, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Ortigas Foundation Library. Admission is free, but slots are limited. Certificates will be issued at the end of continue reading : Publishing Course 2017
1. Ano ang Copyright? Isa itong karapatan na kinikilala ng batas na nagbibigay ng kaukulang pagkilala bilang awtor (moral rights) at kaakibat na pinansiyal na karapatan (economic rights) sa mga indibidwal na lumikha ng mga akda o gawa na saklaw ng copyright (works covered by copyright). Sa ganitong paraan, mayroong pagpapahalagang iginagawad sa mga lumikha continue reading : Mga Madalas na Itanong tungkol sa Karapatang-ari (Copyright)
SCRIPTWRITER for NBDB Reading Campaign Video (Php10,000, subject to tax) Scope of Work: Provide a creative brief on or before August 15, 2016; Provide a full script for a 3 to 5-minute reading campaign video; Script should contain visual text content and/or VO; Directly report to the NBDB secretariat the progress of work; Minimum of continue reading : Job Opportunity: Scriptwriter for NBDB Reading Campaign Video (CLOSED)
AFCC Asian Children’s Book Award by Genting Singapore The AFCC Asian Children’s Book Award by Genting Singapore (ACBA) is a joint initiative between the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) and Genting Singapore PLC (GENS). As Asia’s largest children’s book award, it aims to raise the profile of children’s picture books published in Asia by continue reading : AFCC Asian Children’s Book Award
The NBDB will be conducting its Annual Teambuilding and Planning Activities on June 23 – 24, 2016 (Thursday & Friday). Normal office operations resume on Monday, June 27, 2016. Thank you.
Open Invitation to Publishing Course 2016 by NBDB and BDAP The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP) are launching yet another new program: the first of our series of publishing courses. The pilot course will consist of three (3) subjects focusing on the fundamental aspects of continue reading : Open Invitation to Publishing Course by NBDB and BDAP
Global Illustration Award An international prize for illustrators will be awarded annually at the Frankfurt Book Fair beginning 2016 to pay tribute to the ever-growing relevance of illustrators and their publishers, not only in the field of children’s books, but in the publishing sector in general, irrespective of the actual media use to present the continue reading : Global Illustration Award
Submission of Nominations for the 35th National Book Awards Has Re-Opened Once again, we are inviting publishers and authors to submit their nominations for the 35th National Book Awards. This year we are accepting entries in any Philippine language, in English, and in Bisaya/Binisaya/Cebuano. We are encouraging stakeholders from Manila and the different regions to continue reading : Submission of Nominations for the 35th National Book Awards Has Re-Opened
Call for Applications: Service of a Research Firm to Conduct a Readership Survey (Deadline: June 30, 2016) Terms of Reference Background The National Book Development Board (NBDB) is the lead agency promoting the continuing development of the book publishing industry to ensure an adequate and accessible supply of quality books for the global market. Under continue reading : Call for Applications: Service of a Research Firm to Conduct a Readership Survey (CLOSED)
Call for Submissions: National Book Development Trust Fund 2016 For the National Book Development Trust Fund 2016, three categories are now accepting submissions: Mother Tongue, Senior High School, and IPR. Since these materials are few or even nonexistent, this year’s NBDTF is geared towards addressing this gap. National Book Development Trust Fund 2016 – Mother continue reading : Call for Submissions: National Book Development Trust Fund 2016
April 11, 2016 PEN Literary Award Winners include Lauren Redniss, Rick Barot, and Ta-Nehisi Coates NEW YORK— PEN America named Mia Alvar winner of the 2016 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction this evening at a ceremony in New York for her short story collection In the Country. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, In the Country comprises nine stories continue reading : Mia Alvar Wins $25,000 PEN/Bingham Prize for Debut Story Collection ‘In the Country’
Now on its 35th year, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) will mount the National Book Awards 2016. The NBDB is calling upon all NBDB-registered publishers to submit their nominations. Deadline for submission is May 6, 2016, Friday, 5:00 pm. Nominations mailed from outside Metro Manila will be accepted continue reading : Call for Nominations: The 35th National Book Awards
Call for NCBA Kid Judges The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) will hold the awarding ceremony of the 4th National Children’s Book Awards (NCBA) on July 19, 2016. The NCBA aims to recognize the country’s best published books for children and young adults in the continue reading : Call for NCBA Kid Judges
The Philippines is one of the seven (7) Markets to be featured at the Frankfurt Book Fair (“FBF”) 2016 “The Markets 2016: Global Publishing Summit.” The NBDB is actively working with the organizers of the FBF in determining the individuals who shall represent the country’s publishing industry. There are a total of four individuals/representatives (one continue reading : Call for FBF Speakers
Call for Applications: Researcher/Report Writer on the digital book publishing industry (Deadline: March 18, 2016) Terms of Reference 1. Position: Researcher/Report Writer on the digital book publishing industry in the Philippines from 2010 to 2015 2. Duration: 4 Months. The project will begin immediately as soon as the contract is signed. 3. Budget: For negotiation. continue reading : Call for Applications: Researcher/Report Writer on the digital book publishing industry (Deadline: March 18, 2016) (CLOSED)
7 Writing Grants Awarded to Science Scholars The National Book Development Board (NBDB) will award a writing grant worth Php 200,000.00 each to seven (7) science scholars whose manuscripts were chosen among twenty-six (26) National Book Development Trust Fund applicants, under three (3) categories. In November 2014, applications for the grants were opened continue reading : 7 Writing Grants Awarded to Science Scholars
The NBDB is having a whole-day planning session on February 5, 2016, Friday. Kindly direct your inquiries to helpdesk@nbdb.gov.ph
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) will award a writing grant worth Php 200,000.00 each to seven (7) science scholars whose manuscripts were chosen among twenty-six (26) National Book Development Trust Fund applicants, under three (3) categories. In November 2014, applications for the grants were opened to works under four (4) categories: local history and continue reading : 7 Writing Grants Awarded to Science Scholars
On May 9, 2016, the Ateneo de Manila University School of Humanities is spearheading various activities to commemorate the birth of Fr. Horacio de la Costa, S.J., an eminent Filipino historian, a passionate defender of the humanities, the first Filipino Jesuit provincial, an intellectual giant and a true man of faith. These three events cover continue reading : ADMU to host a lecture series on Filipino historian’s life and works
Call for Nominations: 2016 National Children’s Book Awards Now on its 4th year, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Philippine Board on Books for the Young (PBBY) will present the National Children’s Book Awards on July 2016. The NCBA will give honor to the best books for children and young adults (0-19 years) continue reading : Call for Nominations: 2016 National Children’s Book Awards
The National Book Development Board and the Manila Critics Circle recently hosted the culminating ceremony for the 34th National Book Awards (NBA), recognizing and celebrating the best books published in 2014. The official ceremony was held on December 5, 2015 at the Old Senate Session Hall, National Museum of the Philippines, Ermita, Manila. NBDB Chair continue reading : NBDB and MCC recognize best books published in 2014
Philippine publishers once again make a significant appearance at the 2015 Frankfurt Bookfair (Ger: Frankfurt Buchmesse) through a Philippine collective stand.The German book fair is the world’s largest and most significant trade fair for books. Every October, publishers, literary agents, authors, illustrators, media professionals, and trade associations flock to Frankfurt for the five-day event that continue reading : The Philippine Collective Booth at the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair
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For the first time ever, Philippine publishers are collaborating to represent the country during the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair (Ger: Frankfurt Buchmesse). The German book fair is the world’s largest and most significant trade fair for books. Every October, publishers, literary agents, authors, illustrators, media professionals, and trade associations flock to Frankfurt for the five-day continue reading : The Philippine Collective Booth at the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair
As the rainy season continued, book lovers were lured in to soak in a literary kind of rain on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Elements at Centris, Quezon City. Local and international authors who are committed in the development and promotion of children’s literature were present to share their knowledge and expertise at the recently continue reading : Philippine Children’s Literature Comes of Age
Through the initiative of the National Book Development Board to support Filipino authorship and to assist authors in completing their manuscripts, a research on gender studies was awarded a grant of Php 200,000.00. The awarding ceremony was held on July 15, 2015 at the NBDB library in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The recipient of the continue reading : Research on gender studies awarded writing grant
To celebrate the National Children’s Book Day, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last June 2, 2015 at the NBDB office. The summit, entitled, “Umuulan ng Libro: Philippine Children’s Book Summit” will be a gathering of authors, illustrators, publishers, librarians, continue reading : NBDB and PBBY collaborate for PH Children’s Book Summit
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are calling upon all NBDB-registered publishers to submit their nominations for the National Book Awards 2015. Nominated titles in Filipino and English published within 2014 are eligible for the award. As in previous years, a third languageis included for nominated titles in the continue reading : Call for Nominations: The 34thNational Book Awards
(First posted on the Choose Philippines website) Article and photos by Christa I. De La Cruz From the skies to the seas, from spiritual beliefs to human experiences, the Filipino mind is always in search of mysteries to solve and share. In the Philippines, research works are often published as a couple of pages in continue reading : Four Filipino Authors Receive 200K National Grant To Publish Books
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) hosted a formal ceremony on November 22, 2014 at the Marble Hall, Museum of the Filipino People, National Musuem, City of Manila to fete the recipients of the 33rd National Book Awards (NBA). NBDB Chair Flor Marie Sta.Romana Cruz and MCC Chair Isagani continue reading : NBDB and MCC awards best books published in 2013
At the recently held 5th Philippine International Literary Festival and Book Industry Summit, with the theme “The Pressing Issue,” stakeholders talked publishing, book distribution, and Filipino authorship and readership, amid the backdrop of the ASEAN Integration. That the opening up of regional trade between Southeast Asian countries will likewise open up opportunities than pose threats continue reading : 5th Philippine International Literary Festival and Book Industry Summit Tackles “The Pressing Issue” with Optimism
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) extends its support to the 2nd IP Youth camp held on September 24-26, 2014 at the Punta de Fabian Resort in Baras, Rizal. This program is administered by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) with the aim to involve young students in promoting the significance of intellectual continue reading : NBDB participates in the 2nd IP Youth camp
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) is set to join the Sikat Pinoy National Art Fair on September 26 to 28, 2014, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Megatrade Halls 1 and 2 of SM Megamall. This event is organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of Domestic Trade continue reading : NBDB to represent the book industry at the Sikat Pinoy National Art Fair
A two-day session of the Booklatan sa Bayan program will be conducted at West Visayas State University in Iloilo on September 24 to 25, 2014. To emphasize the theme “The book publishing supply chain and the academic perspective,” the National Book Development Board (NBDB) prepares several discussions to be facilitated by our invited speakers. Among continue reading : Booklatan sa Bayan in Iloilo
On September 3, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) held a post-event session of the recently concluded 3rd National Children’s Book Awards at the NBDB Conference Hall. PBBY Chair Tarie Sabido started off the discussion with a quick background on the NCBA. She also emphasized the importance of a transparent judging process. NCBA Judges who continue reading : NBDB hosts a post-event session of the 3rd NCBA
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s National Book Awards. 33rd NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FINALISTS for Books Published in 2013 Alfonso T. Ongpin Prize for Best Book on Art 1. Balay Ukit: Tropical Architecture in Pre-WWII Filipino Houses, by Maria Virginia continue reading : 33rd National Book Awards Finalists Announced
Top 10 Finalists for the Kid’s Choice Awards Sandwich to the Moon Author: Jaime Bauza Illustrator: Jaime Bauza Publisher: L G & M Corporation Si Berting ang Batang Uling Author: Christopher Rosales Illustrator: Aldy Aguirre Publisher: Lampara Publishing House Inc Si Berting ang Batang Uling Author: Christopher Rosales Illustrator: Aldy Aguirre Publisher: Lampara Publishing House continue reading : 2014 National Children’s Book Awards
The National Book Development Board in partnership with The Deparment of Education and The DepEd Library Hub had successfully conducted the Booklatan sa Bayan program in Tacloban City and Palo Leyte on August 27 and 28, 2014. NBDB visited two schools in Leyte: San Fernando Elementary School in Tacloban City and San Joaquin Elementary School continue reading : BOOKLATAN SA BAYAN IN LEYTE
• Is being a writer a childhood dream for you? When I was very young, I wanted to be a komiks writer & illustrator. I grew up reading Liwayway and local komiks such as Aliwan, Hiwaga, Pilipino Komiks and Tagalog Klasiks, and I’ve always been fascinated with their ability to prolong stories and excite my continue reading : Egay Samar on Some Truths about Myth-Making and The Real Win for an NBA Winner
“It’s not what you can do and what you have that matters the most. It’s how you put it into use.” Aldy Aguirre is one of those talented Filipino artists who don’t hesitate to show everyone his passion for arts. As the saying goes “The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is continue reading : Hope, joy, and Aldy Aguirre
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) announced the winners of the 3rd National Children’s Book Awards on 26 July 2014. Close to 200 writers, artists, and publishers attended the event held at the GT-Toyota Auditorium, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The Best Reads in Philippine Children’s continue reading : NBDB and PBBY announce Best Reads of 2012-2013
The National Book Development Board held its 2014 Mid-Year Assessment and Team Building on August 1 and 2, 2014 at Vista Venice Highlands Resorts in Morong, Bataan. The two events are aimed at fostering stronger relationship, improving effective team communication, and the continued professional development of the staff. Among the activities done during the two-day continue reading : NBDB holds its 2014 Mid-Year Assessment and Team Building
Interview by Kris Lanot Lacaba Today, Daryll Delgado—a brilliant fictionist and the author of the short story collection After the Body Displaces water—has become a more voracious reader than ever. As a young girl, the books she read made her want to be a detective, or a castaway sailor, a Russian priest, a Japanese boy, continue reading : Fictionist Daryll Delgado once wanted to be a dog
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) recently concluded the Limbag Kapihan, a first in a series of fora for book industry stakeholders. The Limbag Kapihan, held onTuesday, March 3, at the NBDB office in Pasig City, tackled issues concerning authorsvwith regards to publishing. The Kapihan was well attended with 69 authors and various industry stakeholders continue reading : NBDB holds first kapihan for book authors
The NBDB is pleased to announce the following recipients of the 2013 National Book Development Trust Fund: Mga Tigmo sa Balagbatbat by Telesforo Sungkit, Jr. for the category A Novel or Book-Length Literary Work Originally Written in Cebuano; UDI(H): Documentasyon ng Pagpapanday ng mga Ifugao by Lars Raymund Ubaldo for the category Documentation/Codification of a continue reading : NBDB announces recipients of 2013 trust fund grant
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) is calling upon authors with manuscripts for books to apply for the National Book Development Trust Fund Grant for 2013. The chosen manuscripts will receive a grant of at least P200,000.00 each. Manuscripts should be on any of the following: Local history of a province written in English or continue reading : NBDB now accepting applicants for 2013 writing grant
Once a year, participants come to the Asian Festival for Children’s Content (AFCC) in Singapore to meet and mingle with writers, illustrators, publishers, editors, and producers of excellent children’s content. You come, too. To assist Filipino creators to access regional opportunities, Australian children’s author Ken Spillman has made available a grant of Ten Thousand Pesos continue reading : The Ken Spillman and NBDCS AFCC Subsidy
Please be adviced that the NBDB will be in the process of transferring to its new office from 2012 December 17-28. For urgent matters, you may still call 920-9853 and 9293677 or e-mail helpdesk@nbdb.gov.ph. Telephone numbers 929-3883 and 929-3887 will not be serviceable until 2012 January 2. Thank you for bearing with us. New NBDB continue reading : Our New Office Location
To launch the list of quality books and readings that can be used as supplementary materials, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), organized the Highly Recommended Supplementary Materials Conference and Book Fair that was held last 27-28 November 2012 at the Mega Trade Hall I, SM Mega continue reading : NBDB’s Highly Recommended Supplementary Materials Launched
The National Book Development Board is looking for an Accountant to join its ranks. Accountant III (SG 19) Administrative and Financial Services Division Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Review reports: Collection and Deposits, Disbursements by Disbursing Officers, Checks issued and trial balances submitted and the related supporting documents before final recording in the books of original continue reading : NBDB is looking for an Accountant
In a special board meeting held on February 18, 2012, the National Book Development Board resolved to amend its Vision and Mission statements to focus on an aspect of book development that requires equal attention: the promotion of excellence and ethical practices within the book publishing industry. The call to adhere to ethical business practices continue reading : The NBDB Commits to Excellence and Ethical Practices
Fourteen book publishers this month signed the “Integrity Pledge,” a document which calls on businessmen to observe ethical business practices and good corporate governance. The Integrity Pledge specifically binds business owners andmanagers to “prohibit bribery in any form in all activities under their control and ensure that their charitable and political contributions, business gifts,and sponsorships continue reading : 14 Book Publishers sign Integrity Pledge
The Literacy Initiatives International Foundation (LIIF) of San Francisco, through the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), invites Filipino authors to join the Filbookfest on October 1 – 2, 2011 at the San Francisco Library, California USA. The LIIF, through the Asia Foundation, will sponsor the airfare and accommodation of six (6) authors who continue reading : Invitation for Filipino Authors to participate in the Filbookfest in San Francisco USA
Marco Mañalac first created a buzz last year when he scored the role of Allan Strang in the Philippine adaptation of the Tony-award winning play Equus, the same controversial role played by Daniel Radcliffe about a boy and his god-like fascination with horses. He was a popular bet in last year’s MYX VJ Hunt where continue reading : Marco Mañalac is a proud geek
Teen heart throb Sam Concepcion is one of the National Book Development Board’s (NBDB) Get Caught Reading campaign ambassadors. This is aside from the numerous advocacies he is supporting as Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts, Department of Education’s Youth Role Model, Ambassador for Education and Spokesperson, and World Vision’s Ambassador for Children,. When continue reading : Sam Concepcion gets caught reading!
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently signed Executive Order 885 “MODIFYING THE RATES OF IMPORT DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTED ARTICLES AS PROVIDED UNDER PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1464, AS AMENDED”, exempting imported books from customs duties. The President signed EO 885 in response to last year’s protests against the Great Book Blockade. Early last year, the NBDB led continue reading : PGMA signs EO 885 eliminating taxes on imported books
(l-r) Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society Exec. Director Alvin Buenaventura, IPO Deputy Director General Allan B. Gepty, Philippine National Police Deputy Director General Perfecto Palad, IPO Director General Ricardo R. Blancaflor, NBDB Chairman Dr. Dennis T. Gonzalez, NBI- IPRD Exec. Director Atty. Dante Bonoan, NBDB Exec. Director Atty. Andrea Pasion-Flores, Book continue reading : Anti-Book Piracy Council launched to fight book pirates
Calling all publishers, children’s book writers, illustrators, librarians and storytellers! On May 6 to 9, Singapore will host the Asian Festival of Children’s Content featuring an unprecedented list of international speakers in the field of publishing and media. The 4-day festival will highlight lectures, forums, workshops, and an Asian publisher’s syposium consisting of workshops from continue reading : NBDB supports Asian Festival of Children’s Content
Author photograph by Marcos Townsend The wait’s almost over, guys. Ilustrado’s big debut in Manila is near! The NBDB will host an afternoon conversation on Philippine lit and publishing with Miguel Syjuco at the Filipinas Heritage Library on April 14, 2010 at 3 pm. Man Asian shortlisted novelist Jose Dalisay will join him, and so continue reading : NBDB to host a panel discussion on Miguel Syjuco’s Ilustrado
The National Book Development Board is pleased to announce the winners of the Tulaan sa Tren 2 Poetry Writing Contest. Filipino Category 1st Prize Pan-Rush Hour by Joselito delos Reyes 2nd Prize Sa Metro Linea 3 by Gexter Ocampo Lacambra 3rd Prize Tren, Tren, Tren by Abdon Balde Jr. Runners-Up Dahilan ay Ikaw by Danilo continue reading : Winners of the Tulaan sa Tren 2 Poetry Writing Contest
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) announced the winners of the 28th National Book Awards last November 14, during the awards ceremonies held at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. Anvil Publishing, Inc. bagged this year’s Publisher of the Year Award for having published the most number of winning continue reading : 28th National Book Awards winners announced
The NBDB Governing Board, during its 175th Regular Board Meeting last 25 August 2009, has appointed Edgardo P. Sabalvoro as officer-in-charge of the Office of the Deputy Executive Director vice Frances Jeanne L. Sarmiento who retires from Government Service effective 1 September 2009. Mr. Sabalvoro has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the National continue reading : Governing Board names OIC- Deputy Executive Director
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) awarded the 2008 NBDB Quality Seal to XL Excelling in Mathematics 3 and Rainbows in English 5, both by Vibal Publishing House last May 29 at Discovery Suites, Pasig City. Aside from serving as a badge of excellence to guide private schools in selecting quality textbooks for students, the continue reading : NBDB awards 2008 Quality Seal to textbooks in Math and English
Authors and publishers can now rejoice, collective management in the realm of book publishing and related industries is now a reality for them. FILCOLS or Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society Inc., a local collective management society, which the NBDB helped establish in 2008, is now a member of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations (IFRRO), continue reading : FILCOLS now a member of IFRRO
household name Chris Tiu has been most successful at, it’s multitasking. Already, at age twenty-three, he has performed and done well in the many roles he’s had to play in his life, among them: athlete, star student, television host, entrepreneur, local politician, brand endorser, ambassador for social causes—even every teenage girl’s dream guy. Now, as continue reading : Chris Tiu is latest Get Caught Reading endorser
NEW YORK (AP) – The federal court overseeing Google Inc.’s settlement over its book-scanning program is giving authors four more months to opt out of the deal and review its potential pitfalls. Instead of a May 5 deadline, the court ruled Tuesday that authors now have until Sept. 4 to review the agreement. Under the continue reading : Judge delays Google book settlement hearing
(from The Manila Times) By Llanesca T. Panti A Filipino illustrator and a local publishing house have been nominated for the world’s largest prize for children and young adult literature, the Consul General of Sweden reported Thursday. Albert Gamos, the illustrator of the The Best of Lola Basyang by Severino Reyes, and Adarna House Publishing continue reading : Pinoy illustrator, publishing house nominated for Swedish award
Now, local authors, publishers and the reading public have more cause to celebrate. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has signed into law last 5 March 2009 the National Book Development Trust Fund Act after both Houses of the 14th Congress have approved R. A. 9521 – An Act Creating a National Book Development Trust Fund To continue reading : PGMA Signs Trust Fund Law for Philippine Authors
The NBDB, in partnership with the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), the University of the Philippines, and the University of the Philippines Press, conducted a cutting-edge seminar on “Publishing in Cyberspace” recently at the Pulungang Claro M. Recto Hall, Bulwagang Rizal of the UP College of Arts and Letters in UP Diliman. The continue reading : NBDB co-organizes Publishing in Cyberspace
Policy: It is the policy of the State to promote the continuing development of the book publishing industry in all regions of the country as embodied in Republic Act No. 8047 or the “Book Publishing Industry Development Act.” Since authorship is one of the major components of book publishing, the national book policy obliges the continue reading : Salient Points of R.A. 9521
In its continuing effort to recognize quality private school textbooks, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) announced that it received 30 Mathematics and English textbooks as nominees for the 2008 Quality Seal Awards (QSA). “This 50 percent increase from last year’s 20 nominations is due to the opening of the awards to English textbooks,” said continue reading : Thirty textbooks nominees for 2008 NBDB Quality Seal Awards
In his latest column at the Philippine Star, Isagani R. Cruz describes the National Book Development Board (NBDB) as “one of the most hard-working government agencies.” Dr. Cruz, a former Education undersecretary and founding chair of the Manila Critics Circle, saw for himself how the agency “works very hard and very efficiently” in the management continue reading : Critic praises NBDB
Filipino author Miguel Syjuco wins the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize for his novel Ilustrado, a fictional account of a young Filipino caught within a notorious scandal spanning over the Philippine history. The panel of judges for the 2008 prize praised Ilustrado: “The shortlist for the Man Asian prize testifies to the great vitality of continue reading : Filipino author wins 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize
The best published books of 2007 were given special recognition when the National Book Development Board and the Manila Critics Circle announced the winners of the 27th National Book Awards last November 15 at the Yuchengco Museum. The Ateneo de Manila University Press bagged the Publisher of the Year Award. Among the writers who won continue reading : NBDB and MCC announce winners of the 27th National Book Awards
The Senate Committee on Education, Arts, and Culture chaired by Sen. Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano has recently approved on second reading a measure creating the 150-million-pesos National Book Development Trust Fund to support Filipino authorship nationwide. “If passed into law, the interest derived from the Trust Fund will enable at least sixty-five (65) grants continue reading : Senate okays 150M book development trust fund
It isn’t every day that you get to fill a single train with a National Artist, venerated poets, and celebrities. Last August 9, the NBDB, together with the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), was able to make this seemingly impossible feat happen with the successful launch of Tulaan sa Tren. National Artist Virgilio Almario, Gemino continue reading : NBDB and LRTA launch TULAAN SA TREN
Former Pinoy Big Brother teen housemate Matt Evans is the latest addition to the roster of stars supporting National Book Development Board’s (NBDB) Get Caught Reading campaign. Evans, who joined the ranks of Ramon Zamora and Janno Gibbs when he played the role of the legendary komiks and movie hero Pedro Penduko in the small continue reading : Matt Evans visits magical and adventure-filled worlds through books
Another self-confessed celebrity bibliophile joins the National Book Development Board’s (NBDB) Get Caught Reading campaign. TV host/actress/singer Nikki Gil shares her passion for books and reading and the many rewards she gets from being a bookworm, hoping that young Filipinos like her would be encouraged to develop such devotion for reading as well. Nikki, an continue reading : Nikki Gil shares the rewards she gets out of books and reading
Beauty queen-turned-TV host Miriam Quiambao is one of the celebrity bookworms supporting the NBDB’s Get Caught Reading campaign. Known to be an ardent supporter of many social causes, Miriam joins NBDB in helping make the Philippines a reading nation and shows Filipinos how reading has helped her accomplished what she has achieved. “I’ve always liked continue reading : Miriam Quiambao gets inspired reading books
To encourage the production of good quality books, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) recently signed a memorandum of agreement to formalize the transfer of the administration of the National Book Awards from MCC to the NBDB. Dr. Dennis T. Gonzalez, NBDB chairman, and Dr. Isagani R. Cruz of continue reading : National Book Awards to be administered by the NBDB
Multi-talented singer/actress Karylle joins the roster of stars promoting the love of books and reading as the latest celebrity endorser of the National Book Development Board’s (NBDB) “Get Caught Reading” campaign. Karylle firmly believes that reading books should not end after school especially if you want to keep challenging your mind and keep your brain continue reading : Karylle encourages both young and old to read
July 28, 2006Dr. Dennis T. Gonzalez Chairman National Book Development Board A. Maria Regidor Street, Area XI University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Through: Mr. Carlo June Panila Project Development Officer IIIDear Mr. Gonzalez,On behalf of the Association of American Publishers, I hereby grant the National Book Development Board permission to adopt the continue reading : Permission to Adopt the AAP’s Get Caught Reading Campaign
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The Association of American Publishers (AAP), the largest trade organization of publishing companies in the United States, has granted franchise to the Philippines, through the National Book Development Board (NBDB), to replicate the implementation of its Get Caught Reading program here. “We are thrilled that (the Philippines) will be adopting our program, and we look continue reading : Top US publishers’ org okays RP Adoption of Book Readership Program
Do you know that the books we purchase are exempted from the value-added tax (VAT), and later the expanded VAT (E-VAT)? And do you know that there will soon be a website wherein we can access every author and publishing company in the industry?. Actually, there is, and now that you are aware of it, continue reading :
Envision a city wherein the citizens are renowned authors, first-rate publishers, brilliant illustrators, a dedicated government agency and you? Imagine a city with unlimited possibilities, all with the click of a mouse. That city is more than an imagination now because the National Book Development Board has made it tangible. With the agency’s mandate to continue reading : NBDB Launches First-Ever Virtual Book City