Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts

September 23, 2022

Beebly, Globe treat readers with discounts on premium Books


To make reading more accessible to everyone across the Philippines, Beebly, the first mobile e-library and e-bookstore for Fiipinos, is excited to announce a new partnership with Globe, the Philippines' leading digital solutions platform and top telecommunications company. The two companies are bringing exclusive discounts for all Globe Rewards customers who love to read.

Without using any rewards points, all Globe customers with an active New GlobeOne account may avail of a discount of up to 40% on premium titles available for purchase inside the app.

Beebly began with a dream of making learning more accessible to Filipinos. As the nation’s first digital library and bookstore, it hopes to encourage learning in a convenient and easy-to-use platform. Now, anyone with a smartphone can choose from a wide selection of educational and creative materials and learn on the go.

Once subscribed to Beebly, users will have immediate access to online study resources and popular eBooks, among others. The digital membership also grants access to other creative content and learning resources to develop various skills.

The platform is a game-changer, encouraging both the young and more senior to learn together at home.

“Our company harnessed our expertise in technology to create a platform where Filipinos, particularly young students, can easily access both educational and recreational reading materials. We have also developed a proprietary device that will soon allow students to read, review, and study their lessons via Beebly even without wifi or data,” shared Jackeline Chua, COO of Beebly.
“We hope through our app, we can significantly contribute to students’ learning and overall, encourage more young Filipinos to embrace the habit of reading,” added Jyotirmoy Saha, Beebly CEO.

Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira cited how Globe’s partnership with Beebly helps the company move forward in its goal of enabling inclusive education in the Philippines.

“We at Globe constantly think of ways to innovate to help improve the quality of education in the Philippines. We are proud to partner with Beebly in this initiative to provide a digital resource that makes books and other reading materials accessible to Filipino learners right in the palm of their hands, backed by reliable connectivity through our #1stWorldNetwork,” she said.

To date, Beebly has over 6,000 educational and recreational reading materials and has partnered with big publishing groups such as ABS-CBN Publishing, Precious Pages, and Summit Media.

Beebly is now available for download in the Philippines on all Android and iOS devices. 

September 11, 2018

Four fresh reads from ABS-CBN Publishing to be launched at the Manila Int’l Book Fair

ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. joins this year’s Manila International Book Fair with four exciting book launches, inspiring talks, and meet-and-greet sessions with Kapamilya authors at the biggest and longest running book fest in the country happening from September 12 to 16 at the SMX, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.



With talks from Charo, Chef Tatung, Sue, and more

ABS-CBN’s publishing arm will formally launch Ferdie Cabiling’s “Run” book on Thursday (September 13) at 5:30 PM, Chef Myke Tatung’s recipe manual “Dishkarte” on Friday (September 14) at 12 NN, and Ana Theresa Cruzate’s horror story “Tell Me How You Want To Die” and Arlo Icabandi’s “Ang Halimaw Sa Baryo San Vicente” on Sunday (September 16) at 3 PM.



On Thursday (September 13), “365 Days of Feels” author Noreen Capili, or more popularly known as Noringai, shares her inspiration in Writing For The Telenovela seminar at 10 AM, while FQ Mom Rose Fausto conducts money talk in FQKwentuhan: Kamusta Na Ang Relasyon Niyo Sa Pera at 1:30 PM. Chef Tatung gives A Talk From Heart to Platter at 3:30 PM and spoken word artist Juan Miguel Severo will lead the Habang Wala Pa Sila discussion at 6 PM.


ABS-CBN chief content officer and ABS-CBN University president Charo Santos-Concio, author of “My Journey: The Story Of An Unexpected Leader,” shares her leadership learnings on Saturday (September 15) at 9 AM.


Readers can also meet and greet other Kapamilya authors on Saturday such as former beauty queen Abby Arenas of “88 Things Every Professional Should Know” at 11 AM, feng shui expert Master Hanz Cua who will conduct a tarot reading session at 1 PM, Binibining Mia, Charmaine Lasar, Ruth Mendoza, and Ana Cruzate at 1 PM, and YouTube sensation Lloyd Cadena, author of “Ex-Rated” at 3 PM.

On Sunday (September 16), Queen Elly will talk about her book “The Room” and “Don’t Tell” with actress Sue Ramirez at 5:30 PM.

Now on its 39th year, MIBF has become the most-awaited exhibition for all sorts of readers. It also hosts seminars, workshops, book signings, and other programs, such as the co-located event POP HUB: Comic Splash X Fandom Fest.

ABS-CBN Publishing, known for bestselling books that redefine genres, is a magazine and book publisher and a wholly owned subsidiary of ABS-CBN. It includes a variety of fiction and nonfiction books, with lifestyle, culinary, self-help, and biography reads in its portfolio. For more updates, follow ABS-CBN Publishing on Instagram @abscbnbooks or visit noink.abs-cbn.com.


January 21, 2018

Hiyas Books Help Kids to Be Helpful and Healthy

Nowadays, the internet has a huge impact on children.  Nevertheless, parents still have other tools they can use in teaching values to their kids. A helpful tool is a good book that children will enjoy reading. But with so many children’s books available in the bookstores, it can be a challenge for parents to choose the right book. 

Hiyas, OMF Literature’s imprint for children’s books, assists parents by publishing books that help children form healthy habits and grow in Godly character. Plus, the books are fun to read! Hiyas offers a wide selection of books on different topics, ranging from books on values and health to Bible stories and activity books. 



A popular Hiyas series is the Dee the Bee series written by Joyce Piap-Go and illustrated by Maria Cristina Sison. The series helps kids develop positive values, stay healthy, and take care of the environment. In Bee Helpful, the seventh title in the series, Dee the Bee teaches young kids practical life skills they will need when they grow up, including lessons on how to be diligent, independent, and kind. The book also encourages adults to help kids nurture a caring and helping attitude by “deliberately creating opportunities for them to act compassionately.”



Dyaran! Ang Kambal na Hebigat! (Tada! The Heavyweight Twins!) by pediatrician and writer Luis “Tito Dok” Gatmaitan introduces the topic of weight management and good eating habits to children. The twenty-first title in the bestselling “Mga Kuwento ni Tito Dok (Stories of Uncle Doc)” series, Ang Kambal na Hebigat  not only addresses obesity in children but also gives tips on how parents can help their kids have proper weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The book features the fun illustrations of Mike Amante.


Dirty ’Yan, Judy Ann! (That’s Dirty, Judy Ann!), is the second title in “Oki Dok!”, the new health series by Luis “Tito Dok” P. Gatmaitan specially written for younger kids. With adorable illustrations by Cy Vendivil, Oki Dok! features fun and simple stories that address the health and hygiene concerns of preschoolers. In the book, Tito Dok explains the value of cleanliness through the endless—but loving—reminders of a mother obsessed with being clean.

Bee Helpful and Dirty ’Yan, Judy Ann! are available for P100.00 each, while Dyaran! Ang Kambal na Hebigat! sells for P120.00. All three titles are available at National Book Store, OMF Lit Bookshop, Passages, and other leading bookstores nationwide. The book can also be ordered online through passagesbooks.com.


November 29, 2017

Boy Abunda's book ‘It’s Like This’ Is Number 1

In just a short period, Boy Abunda's book ‘It’s Like This’ is now ranked No. 1 for National Book Store October Bestsellers list for Non-Fiction: Philippine Publication. The book was formally launched last September at Shangri-La Mall.



It’s Like This, a good source of inspiration to the readers, contains life lessons, quotes, and selected essays that Abunda wrote for his Direct Line column in The Philippine Star.

Abunda’s life story is an open book. It’s Like This covers his humble beginnings in Borongan, Eastern Samar; his unparalleled love for Nanay Lising; his personal challenges; his journey as a television host, inspirational speaker, and talent manager, among others. 




His nuggets of wisdom are now preserved in the pages of his bestselling book. Some of them include: Gay love is equal to all forms of human love; Never allow other people’s opinions to define who you are. And your opinions must not define others as well; Believe that something great is to become of you. Believe and it will happen; Laugh and live with your successes and failures, knowing that all are fleeting; Enemies deserve respect. The same respect we give to the dead.

Read his 100+ Abundable thoughts and see what valuable lessons you can apply to your personal life.
It's Like This is a great gift for Christmas. Available in National Book Store and Powerbooks for only P275.




August 19, 2016

Pinoy kids need to develop reading habits (SM Supermalls' National Children’s Book Reading Day)



These present days, most people especially students have no much time to read books with all the subjects they have to study in school, plus the distraction from social activities, like using cell phone for texting, internet, computer for assignments and projects, facebook, messaging, and games, TV, DVDs and other gadgets. 

Here some updates on SM Supermalls' National Children’s Book Reading Day

Filipino children need to develop a habit of reading to improve literacy, according to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) during the celebration of SM Supermalls’ National Children’s Book Reading Day held simultaneously in all 58 SM malls nationwide, and seven in China. 

UNICEF emphasized on the importance of reading to children as much as possible, and at an early age. During the event, UNICEF ambassadors read books to select elementary school children per area. Daphne Osena-Paez and Lara Precious Quigaman were in SM Southmall, with Gary Valenciano taking the task in SM Megamall. Aside from UNICEF, the event was also in partnership with Vibal Publishing, National Bookstore and the Department of Education. The annual event is a project of SM Cares, SM Supermalls’ CSR arm, for children.

“Reading is very important, especially since we don’t have a reading culture in the Philippines. Our children are missing out on a lot of things,” said Michelle Parazo-Borromeo, head of UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships. Boromeo cited studies that show young children who are read to everyday get their brains stimulated early for learning. Their learning ability, eventually, will be ahead of their peers.

Paez, who read to students of Almanza Elementary School in Las Pinas, believes that book reading in a mall is a good idea because it gives a chance to a wider audience to find out about the benefits of reading to children. “Having it in a fun place with a dynamic environment like SM, with celebrities reading to kids, gives the advocacy another dimension,” Paez said. UNICEF was able to show an animated visual aid to the kids through a large screen while the reading was taking place.

SM’s National Children’s Book Reading Day coincides with the 25thanniversary of the signing of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), of which the Philippines is a signatory. To commemorate this significant milestone in children’s rights, UNICEF reissued six of its published books that revolve around the themes on children’s rights, gender stereotypes, conflict resolution, among others.

When SM learned about the reissued books, the mall management suggested that UNICEF participate in their National Children’s Book Reading Day. It was iteration for the National Children’s Book Day, which was started more than 30 years ago by the Philippine Board on Books for Young People.

“What SM did is great because it’s more focused on reading,” Borromeo said. “We actually work a lot with SM because the company supports UNICEF’s advocacies like exclusive breastfeeding and proper nutrition.”

SM and UNICEF’s partnership began in 2008 under the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program. It started with SM Drink for Two wherein every purchase of SM bottled water gives 25 centavos to UNICEF for the organization’s water sanitation facilities projects for schools and communities in the Philippines.

August 3, 2015

Read. Sip. Dine at the Book & Borders, a cozy nook for book lovers


Charming and inviting, Book and Borders is the latest themed café open in Quezon City, catering to customers who have an appreciation for good books and equally good food and coffee. 

Here's a recommended cozy nook for book lovers. Putting together two of your favorite past times, reading and enjoying a cup of coffee, in just one place, newly-opened Book and Borders Cafe is set to become one of the metro’s more popular hangouts.


Book and Borders, located at 281 Tomas Morato, Quezon City, unlike other crowded cafes where people are more engaged in chit chat, has purposely turned their space into something that is more relaxed and quiet.

This is because the café encourages customers to go through their extensive selection of books, and take their time to hangout or read. In fact, the café also makes book stands available for its customers, to make reading their chosen book, much easier.


Complementing the nice ambiance and the library aspect of the café are delicious light fare and refreshing drinks. 

Aside from delicious muffins, breads, cupcakes, pies, tarts, squares, doughnuts, and cakes (Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake), Book and Borders also serves more filling menu options like pasta (Truffle Mushroom Pasta, Tuyo Pasta), sandwiches (Beef Pastrami Panini), even salad and breakfast options. For drinks, there’s coffee of course, in a variety of options, as well as refreshing smoothies for hot days. 

The café’s brand ambassadors, Karylle and Benjamin Alves are both book lovers, and represents what the café wants to promote very well; which is to encourage the habit of reading as well as indulging in one’s love for coffee.

Benjamin Alves
The two self-confessed book lovers were present at the café’s grand opening last July 28, wherein guests were treated to the café’s bestsellers and were given the chance to enjoy the selection of books that are available.
Karylle
Carrying the tagline, Read. Sip. Dine. Book & Borders is definitely a must-try not just for book lovers and coffee lovers but anyone who is looking for a nice place to hang out in the busy metro.



To learn more about Book & Borders, follow them on Instagram (@bookandborderscafe) and Twitter (@bookandborders). You may also call them on (0932) 871 7856.

With celebrity guests, here are some photos during the opening and blessing of Book & Borders.



March 9, 2015

Precious Pages Corp. launches "25 Most Precious”


A COFFEE TABLE BOOK FEATURING THE TOP BESTSELLING, MOST PROLIFIC AND MOST PIONEERING TAGALOG ROMANCE WRITERS OF PRECIOUS HEARTS ROMANCES

Precious Pages Corporation, publisher of the popular Tagalog romance pocketbooks ‘Precious Hearts Romances’ has recently launched 

"25 Most Precious” -- a coffee table book featuring the top bestselling, most prolific and most pioneering Tagalog romance writers of the last two and a half decades in a 160-page hardbound, premium limited edition. 

Precious Hearts Romances is recognized as the best-selling Tagalog romance pocketbook dubbed as the best love stories of all time. The novels reinforce traditional values of commitment and a happy ending. It is an eternal escape fantasy of living out adventures and for romance readers it addresses the fantasy of falling in love with Mr. Right. 

“25 Most Precious” is a must-read and must-have for all fans, readers and aspiring writers as it expounds on the 'writers' lives and the inspiring stories of the 25 women behind the stories which have captured the hearts of millions of Filipino readers here and abroad. 

Segundo Matias Jr. (Photo by Dac Rivera)
The featured writers are as follows: Martha Cecilia, Amanda, Maureen Apilado, Jinky Jamolin, Rose Tan, Vanessa, Elizabeth Mcbride, Camilla, Jasmine Esperanza, Dawn Igloria, Laurice del Rio, Noelle Arroyo, Sheena Rose, Claudia Santiago, Sofia, Sonia Francesca, Heart Yngrid, Victoria Amor, Dream Grace, Angel Bautista, Belle Feliz, Mandie Lee, Aya Myers, Maricar Dizon, and Luna King.

“25 Most Precious” is priced at P 1,499.00 and will be available at the following Precious Pages retail outlets: Fisher Mall, Puregold Paso de Blas (Valenzuela City), Starmall (Las Pinas, EDSA Shaw, San Jose Del Monte – Bulacan), Ever Commonwealth, SM Mall of Asia, SM City (Baguio, General Santos, Davao, Pasig City, Cebu, Iloilo, Pampanga, Calamba, North EDSA, Clark, Fairview, Batangas, Lipa, Taytay, Sta. Rosa and Marilao), SM San Lazaro, SM Manila, and SM Dasmarinas.

The artistic and creative teams of “25 Most Precious” are led by Segundo Matias Jr. (Publisher), Queennie B. Reyles (Project Manager), and Aleli Mae Arcete (Creative Director).

For inquiries and book reservations, email at info@phr.com.ph or visit www.phr.com.ph or call Precious Pages at 414-8191 and 414-6188.

Connect to Precious Pages online through the following social media networks:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Precious-Pages

Twitter: @PreciousPagesCo

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/PreciousPages/

Website: www.phr.com.ph

Now celebrating its 25th year anniversary, Precious Pages Corporation had long established its name not only as the number one publisher of romance pocketbooks (with 50 titles under various book imprints and series novels released every month) but also as a publication firm. The company diversified into the conceptualization and production of other products, particularly Black ink comics, Coloring books, activity books, young adult novels like published stories from Wattpad and Booklat. The company has also pioneered in translation publication with more than 140 books all of which are best-selling literary titles worldwide translated into Filipino such as Fifty Shades of Grey, Twilight, Harry Potter etc. It has also acquired license to produce educational materials under the labels of Disney, Marvel, Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, Sponge Bob, Barbie, Tom and Jerry, Thomas and friends, Bob the builder, among others.


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