In this digital age, misinformation is very prevalent on the internet, whatever social media platform it may be. Many people have become victims of this information which resulted in different versions of stories, and even history.    One of the topics that are heavily tainted with misinformation right now is the Martial Law regime in the Philippines that lasted for 14 years from 1972 - 1986. During that time the Philippines experienced immense violation of human rights and censorship by the dictatorial government.  Despite the challenges, many Filipino writers  bravely wr ..read more

April is a month full of celebrations. We have April Fool’s Day, National Literature Month, and even Easter Sunday. But not a lot of people know that we also honor Filipino Food during this month.  Growing up, I have always loved Filipino food, especially the taste of home cooked meals. I have learned to appreciate it more when I had to move away from my home to study.  For sure a lot of us–not just me–feel nostalgic when we think of the traditional food our parents used to cook for us, which is why we curated a list of books you can buy to recreate these meals.  In case you ..read more

Let's diversify your non-fiction reads! Here are some non-fiction books that I highly recommend to start with! Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari This is an informative book that takes us from the beginning of humanity. Reading this felt like a journey from the past. Except, this is not your typical past. The past here extends during humanity's primal years. A time before Homo Sapiens dominated the world and a time when different species of Homo exist such as the Neanderthals, Homo Erectus and all other species whose DNA did not thrive to still exist today. This book t ..read more

As someone who grew up in a religious family, in a religious town, I have been exposed to Catholic teachings for the most part of my life. But as I grew up, I moved to a different city to study and I met a lot of people along the way who exposed me to different beliefs. I started to learn new things and eventually my relationship with religion went cold when I questioned certain things.  Fast forward to the pandemic, I had no choice but to go back home. The rest of the world seemed to be put in halt as we were all forced to stay inside for a long time. Because of this, I had a hard time ..read more

We may know the month of April because of April Fool’s Day but did you know that we also celebrate National Literature Month during this time? The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) celebrates the National Literature Month or Buwan ng Panitikan every April since the Proclamation no. 896 was signed way back in 2015. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the NCCA continues to celebrate this event on different online platforms. This year’s theme, “Muling Pagtuklas sa Karunungang Bayan”, aims to encourage and pique the interest of the new and older generation to study and rediscover the wo ..read more

April 1 marks a worldwide celebration when everyone gets a “valid” reason to make practical jokes, hoaxes, and pranks to others: April Fools’ Day. While everyone does their silly shenanigans and hilarious gags, nothing is funny about being fooled by counterfeit and pirated books, whether you are a bookworm, a booklover, or simply just a casual book reader. In the first nine months of 2021, the Intellectual Property of the Philippines recorded 134 complaints of counterfeiting and piracy in the country. This is a 56 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Additionally, 103 cases ..read more

In our busy and fast-paced days, no matter how much we love reading, it can tend to feel that we can never find the time to just sit still with a book. Do you even remember when was the last time that you felt so absorbed into what you were reading that you don’t even feel the time passing? Well, you probably don’t… So here are some little ways to help you! Divide Your Pages! No, this does not include complex math don’t worry! All you got to do is identify how many pages does the book you plan to read have, and the days you want to allot to finish the book. For example, on average a book will ..read more

In the 1998 blockbuster film, You’ve Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks as “Joe Fox,” and Meg Ryan as “Kathleen Kelly,” the thematic sequence of events revolved around books. In this special social media cleanse, we’ll be discussing how reading makes you wiser – especially reading physical books.   Table of Contents  Physical Books versus eBooks  Reading as a Necessity  A place to read at  Everything In Between  Physical Books versus Kindle   Physical Books  While the discussion between physical books and eBooks is a grey area among readers, each poses i ..read more

These books have held a special place in the hearts of readers for generations, and they stand out not merely as firsts and bests, but also as surprising and challenging. That is why we keep reading them. Whatever criteria you use, these works of ancient literature have stood the test of time—and continue to do so—which is why we believe they should be on your must-read list. 1. Emma by Jane Austen  Emma Woodhouse entertains herself by meddling in the romantic affairs of her neighbors. As with so many of Jane Austen's classic comedies of manners, Emma is as relevant as ever. 2.  ..read more

A lot of the best films ever made were based on books. And while we can all agree that film adaptations can never be exactly the same as the books, there are still good films that remain loyal to the book. Here are some of the best books made into films. No spoilers here, we promise!  1. Little Women  Countless movie and TV adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 best seller Little Women have been done many times over the years, but Greta Gerwig’s 2019 version is arguably the best. Little Women tells the struggles of the March sisters to survive in New England during the Civil War ..read more