Filipino Lit
BHE (53): Book Finds in the Philippines
Before I left for the Philippines, I told myself that I won’t indulge in any book-buying spree. A couple of days before my flight, one of my dearest high school friends left a message in the group chat that I created, saying that they would take me to this thrift store called Bookayukay. I knew […]
Filipino Literature: Of Teenage Angst and Childhood Stories
I do wish I could drop by and write a very long review on two books that I’ve read recently, but time has been very difficult to find these days, so I’ll keep my reviews short and straight to the point (or that’s what I’m thinking). I’ve been cheering for Filipino Literature for most of […]
It’s a Mens World by Bebang Siy
Sharing Filipino literature to our audience has always been a joy on my part. While distribution of Filipino literature is mostly limited within the Philippines, the accessibility of the language, being mostly in English, has made it easier to talk about it. However, this particular book made me hesitate a bit, being written in our […]
AFCC Update 3: Philippine Delegates brought Passion, Music, and Vibrance to the Festival
The basic premise of the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) is to showcase and highlight masterful storytelling, artwork, imagery that is of Asian content and bringing it to the world’s children. This year, AFCC has upped the ante by doing a regional focus on the Philippines. This marks the beginning of a ‘global trek’ […]
