“The Philippine Book Festival is our love letter to the Philippine book industry — its writers, illustrators, publishers, and booksellers” -National Book Development Board executive director Charisse Aquino-Tugade.
The Philippine Book Festival 2025 will run 13-15 March this year, at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
The venue was changed to reach a wider audience due to the mall’s accessibility.
“The PBF is our love letter to the Philippine book industry — its writers, illustrators, publishers, and booksellers,” said National Book Development Board executive director Charisse Aquino-Tugade. “It will be more than a marketplace. It is a necessary intervention in the national conversation on readership.”
Event Highlights
Diverse Selection of Books: The festival will, per the press release, feature a wide array of books from various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, comics, and educational materials.
Engaging Activities: Attendees can look forward to author talks, book signings, panel discussions, workshops, storytelling sessions, and live performances.
Cultural Presentations: The festival will showcase Filipino culture through captivating performances and exhibits highlighting the country’s rich heritage.
Discover New Talents: The festival will also highlight emerging Filipino writers and artists, providing a platform for new talents.
Festival Realms
The Philippine Book Festival will feature four distinct realms, each inspired by popular Philippine festivals:
Kid Lit: Inspired by the Dinagyang Festival, this realm is designed to immerse young readers in the magic of children’s literature.
Komiks: Celebrating the rich tradition and evolution of Philippine graphic storytelling, this realm is inspired by the Tuna Festival.
Booktopia: Offering a diverse collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and more, this realm is inspired by the Panagbenga Festival.
Aral Aklat: Focused on educational materials, this realm is inspired by the Pahiyas Festival and underscores the Philippine Book Festival’s commitment to supporting learning.
The Philippine Book Festival, in contrast to bigger events such as the Manila International Book Fair, is all about home-grown talent.
Visit the Philippines Book Festival website.
Read more from the press release.
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