Inside the launch: @exploding_galaxies breathes new life into two classics of Filipino literature, ‘Sarap’ and ‘Palayok’ Last weekend, Karrivin Plaza came alive to commemorate the pivotal works of Doreen G. Fernandez and Edilberto N. Alegre—two highly sought-after pieces of Filipino food writing that have long been out-of-print and nearly impossible to find. “We republish what we call ‘lost classics of Philippine literature’—books that never should have been lost,” explains Mara Coson, founder o

Catch National Artist Virgilio Almario at the Frankfurt Book Fair! 🎥 Philippine Pavilion atthe Frankfurt Buchmesse 📅 October 15-16, 2025 📍 Proscenium Stage The Philippines has unveiled its initial lineup of authors for the country’s participation as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025, showcasing the nation’s vibrant literary landscape and cultural depth. At the forefront is National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario, whose lifelong advocacy for the Filipino language and