
Books that bring back hope
When life feels overwhelming, sometimes the right words can offer the comfort we need. A familiar story, a thoughtful poem or a gentle reminder from a beloved…
· 4 MIN READ
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When life feels overwhelming, sometimes the right words can offer the comfort we need. A familiar story, a thoughtful poem or a gentle reminder from a beloved…
· 4 MIN READ

Leadership is often associated with charisma or natural talent, but experts say it is largely a skill that can be learned. While some people may have an innate…
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Leadership is often associated with charisma or natural talent, but experts say it is largely a skill that can be learned. While some people may have an innate…
· 2 MIN READ

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) is expanding its Book Nook Project for 2026, launching 25 new community reading sites, bringing the program’s total…
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Southeast Asia is home to some of today’s most exciting storytellers. Across its 11 countries are writers who tackle everything — from identity and family to…
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Is it wrong for me to sneer at those whose lifestyles contradict mine?
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The global initiative transformed the boutique into a pop-up library where visitors could take home free books by Filipino queer authors.
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Filipinos moved from cheering K-pop to competing for it on Seoul’s stage.
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Good sleep is often the first thing sacrificed in a busy day, replaced by work deadlines, long commutes and constant screen time. Yet it remains one of the…
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Celebrating Philippine Independence can go beyond waving flags and revisiting history lessons. One of the best ways to honor the nation’s rich culture and…
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Motherhood may be filled with challenges, but with the right home essentials, it can also be filled with more calm, comfort and confidence.
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Fifteen years ago, I stood on the Great Wall of China with two small boys in tow, exhausted, nearly fainting on the winding stone steps that seemed to go…
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Selected stories are retold by Christine S. Bellen-Ang in a book series published by Lampara Books.
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From gripping mysteries to swoon-worthy romances and immersive graphic novels, these titles are ideal companions for your next relaxing escape.
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The interplay of light and texture — the ruggedness of the brick against the sparkle of the glass — sets the perfect stage for the main event: the food. At…
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In the middle of our busy, overstimulated lives, sleep should be the one moment when everything slows down.
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I have always considered myself a reader first, and a writer second. Books built the architecture of my inner world. They taught me language, sharpened my…
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In a world that often moves too fast, a coffee shop with a shelf of books — like Coffee Project Evia — offers something radical: permission to pause, to linger.
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