Get ready as the National Book Development Board (NBDB) hosts one of the country's largest, most anticipated book fairs this year: the Philippine Book Festival (PBF), highlighting Filipino literature and culture.
April is a month of celebration and inspiration to honor National Literature Month in the Philippines. This year's PBF celebrates creativity, knowledge, and solidarity by exploring the pages of Philippine literature.
This four-day festival, which will be held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from April 25 to 28, promises to be one-of-a-kind, with a selection of published works and titles created by Filipino writers. The fair is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entrance is free.
“This year, we have more authors and we bring together the best of Philippine content for the entire family. The country needs more reading spaces that encourage conversation, creation, and collaboration,” said NBDB Executive Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade.
“Ang Philippine Book Festival ang nagsisilbing panghikayat ng NBDB sa iba pang mga organisasyon na lumahok at makiisa sa mga programang nagtutulak sa mga Filipino na magbasa dahil ang aklat ay para sa lahat,” she added.
(The Philippine Book Festival serves as NBDB's way to encourage more organizations to join in the programs that encourage Filipinos to read because books are for everyone.)
Here’s what you can expect from the PBF 2024:
