Events: Komiket Schedule 2023

Komiket is ready for 2023 as it already gives us a list of the events that will be held this year.

New to the schedule is the first physical event of Philippine International Comics Fair (PICOF) and new venues for Komiket to be seen.

Here are Komiket's schedule for 2023:

• Komiket BGC
• January 28 - 29, 2023
• 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Market Market Activity Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

• Komiket
• March 4 - 5, 2023
• 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 2

• Art in the Park x Komiket
• March 19, 2023
• 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
• Jaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village, Makati City

 

• Komiket Katipunan
• March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023
• 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• UP Town Center, Quezon City

• Philippine Book Festival x Komiket
• June 2 - 4, 2023
• World Trade Center Manila

• Komiket Pride
• June 16 - 18, 2023
• 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
•  Ayala Malls The 30th

• Toycon 2023 x Komiket
• July 7 - 9, 2023
• SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Manila

• Komiket Iloilo
• July 21 - 23, 2023
• SM City Iloilo

• Komiket Bacolod
• July 28 - 30, 2023
• SM City Bacolod

• #KomiketU
• 9th Comic Book Creator's Workshop
• August 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2023
• 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• via Google Meet

• Philippine Book Festival 
• August 18 - 20, 2023
• SMX Davao

• Manila International Book Fair (MIBF)
• September 14 - 17, 2023
• SMX MOA

• Komiket
• October 21 - 22, 2023
• 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1

• Paskomiket
• November 25 - 26, 2023
• SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 2

• Komiketmas
• December 2 - 3, 2023
• 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Ayala Malls the 30th

• Singapore Comic Con - SGCC2023 x Komiket
• December 9 - 10, 2023
• Sands & Expo Convention Centre

More information about Komiket 2023 can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Komiket"

* Note this list will be updated regularly

Events: Extended Voting Period for the FRCA2022

We got an extension! Voting for the best books for the Filipino Readers' Choice Awards (FRCA) 2022 has been extended until October 2, 2022.

It was said to have been extended due to changes in the schedule of the next Philippine Book Fair of the Book Development Association of the Philippines.

The FRCA Awards Ceremony is said to be held between mid November to early December.

For those who haven't voted yet, the online ballot can be seen by clicking the link below:

http://bit.ly/frca2022voting

Events: Votation for the 2022 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

The second phase has already commenced. The voting phase for Filipino Readers' Choice Awards 2022 will run from September 2 - 23, 2022. Keep in mind that 1 vote per category per batch only. One could also opt to skip to vote per category per batch. But do remember that it's only 1 ballot per e-mail address. Multiple ballots using 1 e-mail address will not be counted. The top three books per category per batch will become the finalists and will enter the judging phase.

The online ballot can be seen by clicking the link below:

http://bit.ly/frca2022voting

Events: Nomination for the 2022 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

Filipino Readers' Choice Awards (FRCA) is back after a long hiatus. The last FRCA was set last 2014. The FRCA will now be handled by the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP). Thus, FRCA will be conducted every other year alternately with BDAP's Gintong Aklat Awards.

Only books written by Filipino authors and artists published or self-published in the Philippines, either print or ebook, are eligible. Reprints or later editions of books previously nominated to the FRCA will not be considered. To make up for the lost years, two batches will be awarded this year for 15 categories. The first batch are books published from 2015 - 2018 while the second batch are books published from 2019 - 2021.

The 15 categories for both batches this year are:

• Fiction in English
• Fiction in Filipino or Taglish
• Romance in English
• Romance in Filipino or Taglish
• Fiction Anthology
• Young Adult Fiction
• Children's Picture Book
• Comics & Graphic Novels
• Poetry
• Inspirational / Religious
• Humor
• Food & Cookbook
• Nonfiction
• History
• Translated Work

FRCA 2022 will undergo 3 phases which are Nominations, Public Voting and Panel Judging.

The first phase will be the nomination phase that be held until August 24, 2022. This started with the publishers nominating any qualifying books in any categories for the appropriate batch.

The list of 1,300 + publishers' nominations can be seen below.

Publishers' Nominations List

If you don't see a book that should be nominated, you can cast your nominations on the google form link below. Public nominations will be held until August 24, 2022.

Public Nomination Google Form Link

Voice out your support for the best books you've read.

For 2013 FRCA winners you can see them in the link below:

http://onemantra.blogspot.com/2013/12/events-winners-of-2013-filipino-readers.html

Just click on the link below for more details on how to nominate for the 2022 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards at:

http://www.bdap.ph/frcanominations

Events: Komiket Schedule 2022

A comic convention in the middle of a pandemic? This seems to be the way to move forward as Komiket adapts to the changes.

Adherence to the minimum public health standards is reiterated at all times. This includes the proper wearing of face mask at all times in the venues to be conducted. It is hoped that most of the attendees had already gotten their primary dose of COVID-19 vaccines at the very least. Of course it is better if booster shots were already gotten by individuals that are qualified.

Here are Komiket's schedule for 2022:

• We Art Luneta x Komiket
• April 23 - 24, 2022
• 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Noli Me Tangere Garden, Luneta Park, Manila CIty

• Komiket Ortigas
• June 10 - 12, 2022
• 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Ayala Malls The 30th, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

• Komiket Iloilo
• July 15 - 17, 2022
• 10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.
• SM Iloilo, Iloilo City

• Davao Pop Culture Mania 2022 x Komiket
• August 19 - 21, 2022
• 1:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
• La Herencia, F. Torres St., Davao City

• Komiket
• October 29 - 30, 2022
• 9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.
• Centris Elements, Quezon City

• CebuLitFest 2022 x Komiket
• November 25 - 27, 2022
• Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City

• Paskomiket 2022
• December 3 - 4, 2022
• 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• SM Megamall, Megatrade Hall 2, Mandaluyong City

More information about Komiket 2022 can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Komiket"

* Note this list will be updated regularly

Events: We Art Luneta x Komiket

This is it. After enduring long lockdowns here in the Philippines, as part of the restrictions imposed to combat the still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Komiket will be seen once again in a booth locally in Manila.

We Art Luneta, the Rizal Park Arts and Crafts Market!, is presented by Puesto and the National Parks Development Committee. It spotlights our Indie comics and books. One of its attendees is Komiket.

This event will take place on April 23 - 24, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. up to 8:00 p.m. at Noli Me Tangere Garden, Luneta.

See you there!

More information about We Art Luneta can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Puesto Manila"

Events: Komiket Schedule 2020

A staple in the local comic convention scene, Komiket released their schedule for 2020.

Here are Komiket's schedule for 2020:

• February Komiket
• February 8 - 9, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall

• Komiket Cavite
• March 7 - 8, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Event Center Annex, SM Dasmarinas, Dasmarinas City, Cavite

• Komiket South
• May 2 - 3, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• August 21 -23, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Event Center, SM Southmall, Las Pinas City

• PICOF (1st Philippine International Comics Festival)
• June 12 - 14, 2020
• 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Green Sun Hotel Makati

• Cebulitfest x Komiket
• July 2020
• Venue TBA

• October Komiket
• October 17 - 18, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• Elements Centris, Quezon City

• #Paskomiket2020
• December 5 - 6, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• Centris Elements, Quezon City

There is really no reason to miss out trying our local art with Komiket slowly entering different events.

More information about Komiket 2020 can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Komiket"

* Note this list will be updated regularly

Events: AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2019 Cancelled

It has been confirmed. AsiaPOP Comicon Manila (APCC Manila) 2019 has been cancelled. It was mentioned from a post in their Facebook page that conflicting events and organizational restructuring of their partners were the cause. This could be due to the recent acquisition of Fox by Disney and the San Diego Comic Con celebrating its 50th year this year.

Let's just all wait for APCC Manila's return next year.

Events: Komiket South 2019

Komiket South is turning 3! It will be the third time Komiket South joins Buku-Buku Kafe at SM Southmall, Las Pinas City once again on May 25-26, 2019. The event will be held during mall hours and the entrance fee is FREE!

Here are some of the things to watch out for:

• Creative Journaling with TC of Inks and Coffee
• Hosted by: Crayola
• When: May 25, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Registration Fee: Php. 750
• Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2EwdDlR

• Art Talk & Zine-Making Workshop
• Hosted by: Astrolikha Inc.
• When: May 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
• Registration Fee: Php. 300
• More details here: Click This!

• Meet & Greet the Cast & Crew of ANi (The Harvest)
• When: May 25, 2019

Here is the list of exhibitors

Floor Map of the event

Don't miss out this third year of Komiket South.

More information about Komiket South can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Komiket South 2019"

Events: Winners of the Komiket Awards 2019

The Komiket Awards were once again held. Last February Komiket 2019, the winners of the 5th Komiket Awards were announced.

These are the winners for 2019.

Best Writer

Michael Molo

for Darahug #1

Best Illustrator

Ruvel Abril

for Ultimo #2

Best Student Komiks

No Rest for the Gagus

by Zyrus Manue

Best Komiks

Ligaw-Tingin

by Emiliana Kampilan

Geiser Maclang Alamat Award

Acads Zine

by Alain Andrew S. Boquiren & Gioseppe Custodio

Congratulations to all the winners! May other comic book creators find inspiration in them.

Events: Experiencing February Komiket 2019

It was nice to be back to this art fair. Now on its 5th year, Komiket brings a different basket of art compared to Komikon that mainly focuses on comics.

The February Komiket 2019 was a two-day event held last February 16-17, 2019 at its home in Centris Elements, Quezon City.

Breaking the habit of attending comic conventions regularly made me feel like a stranger in this comic convention (comiccon). There were a lot of new faces and a whole new set of unfamiliar artists and their artworks.

First on the itinerary is to claim the free Kommunity 2018 comic book anthology from Komiket's booth. This could be claimed by just presenting the October Komiket 2018 ticket. This anthology of artists' work was supposed to be given as a freebie to the early attendees of last year's Komiket. A delay in the delivery of the books led me in receiving it only now. For those who haven't gotten theirs, you could just claim it at the Komiket booth even at the other events where Komiket will be attending. Just show your ticket and you will immediately get your copy.

One interesting comic that I found came from the Anima table. Imagine having some dialogues, usually magical spells, be written in baybayin. But we found an entire comic book written in baybayin. It was a new and exciting experience. Its like a new introduction to our Filipino language by using an ancient form of alphabet. Loving our culture through the incorporation of this alphabet has taken this comic to a new level. An appreciation of our culture by showing our folktales and early form of writing to the current generation is definitely a new level of comic book making.

The best book that I had bought in this comiccon came from Silang Publishing's new book, Richard Mercado's Nang Mainlove Ako Sa Isang Sakristan. It speaks of how the acceptance of the LGBT+ community continues to grow in the local comic scene. This comic is just among the works with an LGBT+ themed story. It also made a bold and challenging statement with its story of love and acceptance inside the church. The kind of respect that goes beyond one's faith. Because in the end, it is still their right to love regardless of sex.

Let us continue to support our local artists and writers as they keep the local market alive. You'll never know what gem you might just find among this ocean of talents.

Here are more pictures from the event.

Here are the things that I got from February Komiket 2019.

Freebie: Poster from Anima group

Caffeine drip and dog stickers

• Nang Mainlove Ako Sa Isang Sakristan
• Richard Mercado
• Silaw Publishing
• Ang Butiki At Ang Pagong
• Cy Vendivil
• Walang Laman Ang Kahon
• Chocnut-San
• I Grew Up, I Guess
• Chocnut-San
• Bagong Buwan
• Julius Villanueva, Hulyen and Mervin Malonzo
• Haliya Publishing
• The Dead Heart: July 16
• Gerry Alanguilan
• Komikero Publishing
• Behind Closed Doors
• Hayme Pola
• No Label ~ #1
• Hayme Pola
• Dirt: The Not Quite Unreal Finale
• Carlos Malvar
• Visprint
• Nightfall
• Eliza Victoria
• Visprint