Events: Finalists of the 36th National Book Awards

The list is here as the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) released the list of finalists for the 36th National Book Awards for books published in the 2016.

The finalists are:

Literary Division

Short Fiction in English

• Of  That Other Country We Nos Speak and Other Stories by Charlson Ong (University of the Philippines Press)
• The Axoloti Colony: Stories by Jaime An Lim (University of the Philippine Press)
• Mariposa Gang and Other Storeis by Catherine Torres (UST Publishing House)
• The Stories So Far by Jessica Zafra (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Short Fiction in Filipino

• Sanga sa Basang Lupa at iba pang kuwento by Jim Pascual Agustin (UST Publishing House)
• Alternatibo sa Alternatibong Mundo: 13 Meta/Malakuwento by Edgar Calabia Samar (Visprint, Inc.)
• Troya: 12 Kuwento by Joselito delos Reyes (Visprint, Inc.)
• Sangkatauhan, Sangkahayupan: Mga Kwento by Alvin B. Yapan (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Wagi/Sawi: Mga Kuwentong Luwalhati at Pighati by Rolando B. Tolentino and Rommel B. Rodriguez (University of the Philippines Press)

Fiction (Novel) in English

• The Music Child & The Mahjong Queen by Alfred A. Yuson (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Wounded Little Gods by Eliza Victoria (Visprint, Inc.)

Fiction (Novel) in Filipino

• Toto Q by Charmaine Lasar (PageJump Media)

Nonfiction Prose in English

• Navel by Rica Bolipata-Santos (UST Publishing House)
• Writing Naked: A Memoir by Arnie Quibranza Mejia (UST Publishing House)
• Bamboo Bed by Weldon M. McCarty (University of the Philippines Press)
• Lessons from Nationalist Struggle by Jose Y. Dalisay Jr. and Josef T. Yap (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Marcos Martial Law Never Again by Raissa Robles (Filipinos for a Better Philippines, Inc.)

Nonfiction Prose in Filipino

• Sulyap Sa Aking Pinanggaingan by Roque J. Ferriols, SJ (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Selda Dos (Manila City Jail) by Bobby V. Villagracia (University of the Philippines Press)
• Araw/Gabi: Mga Aporismo ng Pagkautal at Pagkaulol/Mga Aporismo ng Pagtanga at Pagtunganga by Rolando B. Tolentino (University of the Philippines Press)
• The Lait Chronicles by John Jack G. Wigley (Visprint, Inc.)

Poetry in English

• Partly Cloudy by Simeon Dumdum, Jr. (UST Publishing House)
• Artemio Tadena (This Craft, As With A Woman Loved: Selected Poems) by Gemino H. Abad and Myrna Pena-Reyes (Editors) (UST Publishing House)
• Faultsetting: Poems by Joel Toledo (University of the Philippines Press)
• Snail Fever: Poems of Two Decades by Francis Macansantos (University of the Philippines Press)

Poetry in Filipino

• Banayad: Mga Tula by Rowena Festin (University of the Philippines Press)
• Kurap sa Ilalim by Mesandel Virtusio Arguelles (De La Salle University Publishing House)

Poetry in Waray

• Taburos Han Dagat by Victor N. Sugbo (University of the Philippines Press)

Anthology (Bilingual)

• Hoy, Boy! A Festschrift for Deflin Tolentino, Jr. by Ben Tapang and Grace Celeste Subido (Cordillero Studies Center)
• Remembering/Rethinking EDSA by JPaul Manzanilla and Caroline Hau (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• BIEN! A Festschrift in Honor of National Artist Bienvenido L. Lumbera by David Jonathan Bayot, Jamie Oscar Salazar, and Johann Vladimir Espiritu (De La Salle Publishing House)
• Elite: An Anthology by Caroline Hau, Katrina Tuvera, and Isabelita Reyes (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Anthology in Filipino

• Batang Rizal at iba pang Dula by Christine S. Bellen (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Anthology in Waray

• Susumaton: Oral Narratives of Leyte by Merlie M. Alunan (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Graphic Literature

• Melag by Bong Redilla (Adarna House, Inc.)
• After Lambana by Eliza Victoria and Mervin Malonzo (Visprint, Inc.)
• Kikomachine 12: Mandirigma ng Tadhana by Manix Abrera (Visprint, Inc.)
• Strange Natives: The Forgotten Memories of a Forgetful Old Woman by Paolo Herras and Jerico Marte (Paolo Herras)

Literary Criticism / Literary History in English

• Filipinas Everywhere: Essays in Criticism and Cultural Studies from a Filipino Perspective by E. San Juan Jr. (De La Salle Publishing House)
• Slivers of the Sky by Ma. Ailil B. Alvarez (UST Publishing House)
• Myth and Writing by Jose Neil C. Garcia (University of the Philippines Press)
• Migrations and Mediations: The Emergence of Southeast Asian Diaspora Writers in Australia, 1972-2007 by Jose Wendell Capili (University of the Philippines Press)

Essays in English

• To the People Sitting in Darkness by Jose Victor Torres (UST Publishing House)
• Basagan ng Trip by Lisandro Claudio (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Notes for the Filipino Playwright by Malou Jacob (De La Salle University Publishing)
• Motherless Tongues: The Insurgency of Language Amid Wars of Translation by Vicente L. Rafael (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Translated Book

• Shri-Bishaya by Ramon Muzones / Maria Cecilia Locsin-Nava (New Day Publishers)
• Tatlong Dula Adaptasyon by Rody Vera (UST Publishing House)
• Typewriter Altar by Marne Kilates (University of the Philippines Press)
• Kalampay: Book 5 Sugidanon Epics of Panay by Alicia P. Magos, Anna Razel Limoso Ramirez and Federico Caballero (University of the Philippines Press)
• Jaime Gil de Biedma in the Philippines by Alice Sun-Cua, Jose Ma Fons Guardiola, and Wystan de la Peña (Vibal Foundation, Inc.)

Non-Literary Division

Food

• In High Spirits, Tropical Wines of the Philippines by Arthuro G. Pacho (Arturo G. Pacho Publishing, Inc.)
• Kusina Gastronomika by Richmond Victor Ejanda (PSICOM Publishing Inc.)
• The Expat Kitchen by Blance Gallardo (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Via Mare: 40 Years by Glenda Barretto (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Philippine Food, Cooking and Dining Dictionary by Edgie Polistico (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

History

• Central Banking As State Building: Policymakers and Their Nationalism in the Philippines, 1933-1964 by Yusuke Takagi (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Feeding Manila in Peace and War, 1850-1945 by Daniel F. Doeppers (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Occupation 1942-1945 by Benito J. Legarda, Jr. (Vibal Foundation, Inc.)
• Metroimperial Intimacies: Fantasy, Racial-Sexual Governance, and the Philippines in U.S. Imperialism, 1899-1913 by Victor Roman Mendoza (University of the Philippines Press)
• Orientalists, Propagandists and Ilustrados by Megan Thomas (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Science

• A Field Guide to Flight: Identifying Birds on Three School Grounds by Amado C. Bajarias, Jr. (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• The Philippines: A Natural History by Colin Rees (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Hotspot, Cool Country: Biodiversity in the Philippine by Almira Gilles (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Social Science

• Jose M. De Mesa: A Theological Reader by Jose de Mesa (De La Salle University Publishing House)
• Religious Festivals in Contemporary Southeast Asia by Patrick Alcedo / Sally Ann Ness / Hendrik M.J. Maier (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Out of the Shadows: Violent Conflict and the Real Economy of Mindanao by Francisco J. Lara, Jr. / Steven Schoofs (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Sibod: Ideology and Expressivity in Binanog Dance, Music and Folkways of the Panay Bukidnon by Maria Christine Muyco (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Keywords: Essays on Philippine Media Cultures and Neocolonialisms by Rolando B. Tolentino (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Journalism

• Divide by Two by Luis V. Teodoro (University of the Philippines Press)
• Peryodismo sa Bingit: Mga Naratibong Ulat sa Panahon ng Digmaan at Krisis by Kenneth Roland A. Guda (University of the Philippines Press)

Leisure

• Pinoy Manners A Modern Guide to Delicadeza For All Generations by Joy Lumawig-Buensalido (Christine Jocelyn Buensalido)
• Kwentaxi 2 by Mae Paner (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• #TagaCallCenterAko by Sofronio L. Tomandao III (PSICOM Publishing Inc.)

Professions

• Data Privacy and Cybercrime Protection by Henry Roel Aguda, Maria Francesa Montes, and Bryan Dennis Tiojanco (Vibal Group, Inc.)
• The Balance Concept in Nursing: New Perspectives in Survival and Health by Daisy M. Rodriguez (University of the Philippines Press)
• Gusto Kong Maging Voice Talent by Pocholo Gonzales (PSICOM Publishing Inc.)
• Winning: Management Lessons Outside the Classroom by Management Association of the Philippines (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Art

• Music in the Zarzuelas of Severino Reyes by Helen Samson-Lauterwald (University of the Philippines Press)
• Performing Catholicism: Faith and Theater in a Philippine Province by Sir Anril Pineda Tiatco (University of the Philippines Press)
• The End of National Cinema: Filipino Film at the Turn of the Century by Patrick F. Campos (University of the Philippines Press)
• EIGA: Cinema in the Philippines During World War II by Nick Deocampo (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Language Studies

• Glosari sa Paggawa ng Damit by Kristina T. Caragay, Maria Josephine T. Lumawig, and Maria Monica E. Rayala (Sentro sa Wikang Filipino)
• Capampangan Roots by Papa Osmubal (Oscar Balajadia) (Holy Angel University Press)
• Guide to Isinay Orthography Compiled by Lawrence A. Reid and Analyn V. Salvador-Amores (Cordillera Studies Center)

Book Design

• Marcos Martial Law Never Again cover by Felix Mago Miguel (Filipinos for a Better Philippines, Inc.)
• Motherless Tongues: The Insurgency of Language Amid Wars of Translation cover by Amy Ruth Buchanan (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Colonial Manila, 1909-1912: Three Dutch Travel Accounts cover by Karl Fredrick M. Castro (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• World Heritage Sites and Living Cultures of the Philippines cover by Melody Gocheco Wigforss (ArtPostAsia)
• Blood, Sweat, Hope and Quiapo cover by Ben Molina (Rick Rocamora)

Events: Winners of the 35th National Book Awards

This year's results are now here. The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) have recently announced the winners of the 35th National Book Awards.

These are the winners for the National Book Awards for books published in 2015:

Novel in English

Locust Girl: A Lovesong

by Merlinda Bobis (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Novel in Filipino

Si Janus Silang at ang Labanáng Manananggal-Mambabarang

by Edgar Calabia Samar (Adarna House, Inc.)

Short Fiction in English

Recuerdos de Patay and Other Stories

by Caroline S. Hau (The University of the Philippines Press)

Short Fiction in Filipino

Sa Mil Flores, May Isang Hostes at iba pang Kuwento

by Rosario de Guzman-Lingat (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Nonfiction Prose in English

Arsenio H. Lacson of Manila

by Amador F. Brioso, Jr. (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Nonfiction Prose in Filipino

Ang Autobiografia ng Ibang Lady Gaga

by Jack Alvarez (Visprint, Inc.)

Essays in English

Re: Recollections, Reviews, Reflections

by Luis H. Francia (The University of the Philippines Press)

Essays in Filipino

Titser Pangkalawakan at iba pang angas sa social network underworld

by Joselito D. Delos Reyes (Visprint, Inc.)

Anthology in English

Habagatanon: Conversations with Six Davao Writers

edited by Ricardo M. de Ungria (The University of the Philippines Press)

Anthology in Philippine Language

35 Kuwentong Klasiko

(Adarna House, Inc.)

Poetry in English

Maybe Something

by Isabela Banzon (The University of the Philippines Press)

Poetry in Filipino

Mula Tarima Hanggang at iba pang mga Tula at Awit

by Ericson Acosta (The University of the Philippines Press)

Criticism in English

Past Mountain Dreaming: New Essays

by Gémino H. Abad (The University of the Philippines Press)

Graphic Literature in English

Kare-Kare Komiks: Short Comics

by Andrew Drilon (Anino Comics, an imprint of Adarna House, Inc.)

Graphic Literature in Filipino

News Hardcore! Hukbong Sandatahan ng Kahaggardan!

by Manix Abrera (Visprint, Inc.)

Graphic Literature (Wordless)

Light

by Rob Cham (Anino Comics, an imprint of Adarna House, Inc.)

Translated Book

Sa Atong Dila: Introduction To Visayan Literature

by Merlie M. Alunan (The University of the Philippines Press)

Food

Panaderia: Philippine Bread, Biscuit and Bakery Traditions

by Amy A. Uy and Jenny B. Orillos with recipes by Jill F. Sandique (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Professions

Laws for Life

by Gianna Reyes Montinola and Ma. Victoria Rotor-Hilado (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Social Sciences

Tradition and Transformation: Studies On Indigenous Culture

by June Prill-Brett and edited by Delfin Tolentino Jr. (Cordillera Studies Center)

Art

Inabel: Philippine Textile from the Ilocos Region

by Al M. Valenciano, Regalado Trota Jose, Dr. Norma A. Respicio, Michael F. Manalo, Hannah P. Cunanan, Rene E. Guatlo (ArtPostAsia)

History

Luzon at War: Contradictions in Philippine Society 1898-1902

by Milagros Camayon Guerrero (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Journalism

Macli-ing Dulag: Kalinga chief, Defender of the Cordillera

by Ma. Ceres P. Doyo (The University of the Philippines Press)

Science

The Cosmic Wild: Biology of Science Fiction

by Ronald Cruz (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Design

Roberto Chabet

book design by B+C Design (Kingkong Art Projects Unlimited, Inc.)

Language Studies (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino Prize)

Ambagan 2013: Mga Salita Mula sa Iba't Ibang Wika sa Filipinas

edited by Michael M. Coroza (The University of the Philippines Press)

Publisher of the Year

The University of the Philippines Press

Events: Finalists of the 35th National Book Awards

The list is out and the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) have released the list of finalist for the 35th National Book Awards for books published in 2015.

The finalists are:

Novel in English

• Locust Girl: A Lovesong by Merlinda Bobis (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Sweet Haven by Lakambini Sitoy (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Novel in Filipino

• Lila ang Kulay ng Pamamaalam by RM Topacio-Aplaon (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Sa Amin, Sa Dagat-Dagatang Apoy by Mayette M. Bayuga (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Si Janus Silang at ang Labanáng Manananggal-Mambabarang by Edgar Calabia Samar (Adarna House, Inc.)

Short Fiction in English

• Our Darkest Hours: A Collection of Short Fiction by Jose Miguel Arguelles (Visprint Inc.)
• Recuerdos de Patay and Other Stories by Caroline S. Hau (The University of the Philippines Press)

Short Fiction in Filipino

• Ang Nag-Iisa at Natatanging si Onyok by Eugene Y. Evasco (Lampara Publishing House, Inc.)
• Babae, Sa Balumbalonan ni Hakob At Iba Pang Kuwento by Mayette M. Bayuga (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House
• Kumpisal: Mga Kuwento by Chuckberry J. Pascual (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Philippine Folktales by Joanne Marie Igoy-Escalona (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Sa Mil Flores, May Isang Hostes at iba pang Kuwento by Rosario de Guzman-Lingat (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Nonfiction Prose in English

• Arsenio H. Lacson of Manila by Amador F. Brioso, Jr. (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Endless Journey: A Memoir by Jose T. Almonte and Marites Dañguilan Vitug (Cleverheads Publishing)
• The Maestro of Philippine Basketball edited by Tessa M. Jazminez (Media Wise Communications, Inc. / Muse books)
• The Writer, the Lover and the Diplomat: Life with Carlos P. Romulo by Beth Day Romulo and David F. Hyatt (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• To Remember to Remember: Reflections on the Literary Memoirs of Filipino Women by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)

Nonfiction Prose in Filipino

• Ang Autobiografia ng Ibang Lady Gaga by Jack Alvarez (Visprint, Inc.)
• He's Dating the Transgender by Arthur Sta. Ana (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Essays in English

• Planet Panic: Notes from the Queen of Procrastination by Pam Pastor (Anvil Publishing Inc.)
• Re: Recollections, Reviews, Reflections by Luis H. Francia (The University of the Philippines Press)

Essays in Filipino

• Titser Pangkalawakan at iba pang angas sa social network underworld by Joselito D. Delos Reyes (Visprint, Inc.)

Anthology in English

• Fast Food Fiction Delivery: Short Short Stories to Go edited by Noelle Q. de Jesus and Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta (Anvil Publishing Inc.)
• Habagatanon: Conversations with Six Davao Writers edited by Ricardo M. de Ungria (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Histories in Memories: Remembering the July 16, 1990 Earthquake, An Anthology edited by Anna Christie V. Torres (Cordillera Studies Center)
• Many Journeys, Many Voices: A Tribute to Filipina Overseas Workers by Edna Zapanta Manlapaz, Czarina Saloma and Yael A. Buencamino (Anvil Publishing Inc.)

Anthology in Philippine Language

• 35 Kuwentong Klasiko (Adarna House, Inc.)
• Canuplin at Iba Pang Mga Akda ng Isang Manggagawang Pangkultura ni Manny Pambid (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Kritikal na Espasyo ng Kulturang Popular edited by Rolando B. Tolentino and Gary C. Devilles (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Lupang Hinirang Lupang Tinubuan: Mga Sanaysay Sa Kritika, Kasaysayan, at Politikang Pangkultura by E. San Juan, Jr. (De La Salle University Publishing House)
• Gualberto Cea Manlagñit: Mga Piling Obra edited by Maria Celestina Manlagñit-Tam, Kristian Cordero, Tito Genova Valiente (Ateneo de Naga University Press)

Poetry in English

• Imago: Poems by Joseph O. Legaspi (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Lifeboat by Kristine Ong Muslim (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Lyrical Objects by Marne Kilates (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Maybe Something by Isabela Banzon (The University of the Philippines Press)
• The Reddest Herring by Francisco Guevarra (University of Santo Tomas Publishing Hosue)

Poetry in Filipino

• Agua by Enrique S. Villasis (LIRA [Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo], Inc.)
• Lilok ng Lilo: Mga Tula by Lamberto E. Antonio (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Mula Tarima Hanggang at iba pang mga Tula at Awit by Ericson Acosta (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Sa Ilalim ng Pilik by Charles Bonoan Tuvilla (LIRA [Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo], Inc.)

Criticism in English

• Deconstruction After All: Reflections and Conversations by Christopher Norris, edited by David Jonathan Y. Bayot (De La Salle University Publishing House)
• Past Mountain Dreaming: New Essays by Gémino H. Abad (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Poetry is: José Garcia Villa's Philosophy of Poetry edited by Robert L. King (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• The Collected Stories of Jose Garcia Villa edited by Jonathan Chua (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• The Resil Mojares Reader edited by Hope Sabanpan-Yu (University of San Carlos Press)

Graphic Literature in English

• Halina Filipina: A Graphic Novel by Arnold Arre (Chambershell Publishing Inc.)
• Kare-Kare Komiks: Short Comics by Andrew Drilon (Anino Comics, an imprint of Adarna House, Inc.)

Graphic Literature in Filipino

• Kikomachine Komix Blg. 11: Mga Kirot ng Kapalaran by Manix Abrera (Visprint, Inc.)
• News Hardcore! Hukbong Sandatahan ng Kahaggardan! by Manix Abrera (Visprint, Inc.)
• Si Janus Silang at Ang Tiyanak Ng Tabon by Edgar Calabia Samar, adopted by Carljoe Javier, illustrated by Natasha Ringor (Anino Comics, Adarna House, Inc.)
• Sixty Six by Russell Molina and Ian Sta. Maria (Anino Comics, Adarna House, Inc.)

Graphic Literature (Wordless)

• Light by Rob Cham (Anino Comics, an imprint of Adarna House, Inc.)

Translated Book

• Ang Rebolusyong Filipino ni Apolinario Mabini translated by Michael M. Coroza (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino)
• Derikaryong Pada: Sugidanon (Epics) Of Panay Book 3 by Federico "Tuohan" Caballero, Romulo "Amang Baoy" Caballero (chanters), and Alicia P. Magos (chief researcher and senior translator) (The University of the Philippines  Press)
• Heartland translated by Marne L. Kilates (Ateneo de Naga University Press)
• Pitong Gulod pa ang Layo at iba pang Kuwento translated by Edgardo B. Maranan (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino)
• Sa Atong Dila: Introduction To Visayan Literature by Merlie M. Alunan (The University of the Philippines Press)

Food

• Discovering Tuba by Arturo G. Pacho (The University of the Philippines Press)
• Panaderia: Philippine Bread, Biscuit and Bakery Traditions by Amy A. Uy and Jenny B. Orillos with recipes by Jill F. Sandique (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Professions

• And Then She Laughed: Counseling Women by Sylvia Estrada Claudio (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Cyberpreneur Philippines: Online Business Start-Up Guide edited by Ray Calbay, Marv de Leon, Paolo Lising (Page Jump Editorial)
• Education Paradigms for the 21st Century (by Victor M. Ordoñez) edited by Regina Ordoñez (De La Salle University Publishing House)
• Laws for Life by Gianna Reyes Montinola and Ma. Victoria Rotor-Hilado (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Neither A Pedestal nor a Cage: In Pursuit of Genuine Gender Equality in the Philippine Workplace by Emily Sanchez Salcedo (De La Salle Uniersity Publishing House)

Social Sciences

• Antiquity, Archaeological Processes, and Highland Adaptation: The Ifugao Rice Terraces by Stephen B. Acabado (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Building Inclusive Democracies in ASEAN edited by Ronald U. Mendoza, Edsel L. Beja Jr., Julio C. Teehankee, Antonio G.M. La Viña, Marie Fe Villamejor-Mendoza (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• Poverty and Ecology at the Crossroads: Towards an Ecological Theology of Liberation in the Philippine Context by Reynaldo D. Raluto (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Recognition: Examining Identity Struggles by Renante D. Pilapil (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Tradition and Transformation: Studies On Indigenous Culture by June Prill-Brett and edited by Delfin Tolentino Jr. (Cordillera Studies Center)

Art

• Contra Mundum: On the Film Restoration of Nick Joaquin's A Portrait of the Artist As Filipino by Angelo R. Lacuesta (Miguel P. De Leon Publishing)
• Diksyonaryong Biswal ng Arkitekturang Filipino: A Visual Dictionary on Filipino Archietcture by Rino D.A. Fernandez (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)
• Fashionable Filipinas: En Evolution of The Philippine National Dress In Photographs (1860-1960) by Gino Gonzales and Mark Lewis Higgins (Suyen Corporation)
• Inabel: Philippine Textile from the Ilocos Region by Al M. Valenciano, Regalado Trota Jose, Dr. Norma A. Respicio, Michael F. Manalo, Hannah P. Cunanan, Rene E. Guatlo (ArtPostAsia)
• Roberto Chabet edited by Ringo Bunoan (Kingkong Art Projects Unlimited)

History

• Dean Worcester's Fantasy Islands: Photography, Film, And The Colonial Philippines by Mark Rice (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Luzon at War: Contradictions in Philippine Society 1898-1902 by Milagros Camayon Guerrero (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)
• State and Finance in the Philippines, 1898-1941: The Mismanagement of an American Colony by Yoshiko Nagano (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• The Lost Vision: The Philippine Left 1986-2010 by Ken Fuller (The University of the Philippines Press)
• The War in Cebu by Resil B. Mojares, David W. Taylor, Valeriano S. Avila, David Colamaria and edited by J. Eleazar R. Bersales (University of San Carlos Press)

Journalism

• Macli-ing Dulag: Kalinga chief, Defender of the Cordillera by Ma. Ceres P. Doyo (The University of the Philippines Press)

Science

• The Cosmic Wild: Biology of Science Fiction by Ronald Cruz (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Design

• Recognition: Examining Identity Struggles book design by Paolo Tiausas and cover design by Faith Aladaba (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Dean Worcester's Fantasy Islands: Photography, Film, And The Colonial Philippines book design by Karl Fredrick M. Castro (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• Roberto Chabet book design by B+C Design (Kingkong Art Projects Unlimited)
• The Cosmic Wild: Biology of Science Fiction book design by Karl Fredrick M. Castro and cover illustration by Mark Lawrence Andres (Ateneo de Manila University Press)
• More Hipanic than We Admit 2: Insights into Philippine Cultural History book design by Jacqueline Mae C. Obaldo, Ryan T. Dela Cruz (Vibal Foundation, Inc.)

Language Studies (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino Prize)

• Ambagan 2013: mga salita mula sa iba't ibang wika sa Filipinas edited by Michael M. Coroza (UP Press)
• Ang Aking Unang Diksiyonaryo Katon: Sinugbuanong Binisaya Filipino-Ingles edited by Rosalina J. Villaneza, PhD (Vibal Foundation, Inc.)
• Filipino Children's Treasury: Sinugbuanong Binisaya Filipino-Ingles edited by Rosalina J. Villaneza, PhD (Vibal Foundation, Inc.)

Events: Winners of the 34th National Book Awards

The results are out. The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) have announced the winners of the 34th National Book Awards.

These are the winners for the National Book Awards for books published in 2014.

Fiction Novel in English

Dwellers

by Eliza Victoria (Visprint, Inc.)

Fiction Novel in Filipino

Si Janus Silang at ang Tiyanak ng Tabon

by Edgar Calabia Samar (Adarna House, Inc.)

Fiction Short Stories in English

Wonderlust

by Nikki Alfar (Anvil Publishing Inc.)

Nonfiction in English

Ramon Obusan, Philippine Folkdance and Me

by Kanami Namiki (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Essays in English

Cherry Blossoms in the Time of Earthquakes and Tsunami

by Rey Ventura (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Essays in Filipino

iStatus Nation

by Joselito Delos Reyes (Visprint, Inc.)

Anthology in English

Agam: Filipino Narratives on Uncertainty and Climate Change

edited by Regina Abuyuan (Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities)

Anthology in Filipino

Ang Labingtatlong Pasaway

by Jun Cruz Reyes (Visprint, Inc.)

Literary Criticism/Literary History in English

The Postcolonial Perverse vol. 1

by J. Neil C. Garcia (The University of the Philippines Press)

Literary Criticism/Literary History in Filipino

Talab: Mga Sanaysay sa Wika, Panitikan, at Pagtuturo

by Rebecca T. Añonuevo (Ateneo de Naga University Press)

Poetry in English

Hidden Codex: Fictive Scriptures

by Jose Marte A. Abueg (University of Santo Tomas Publishing House)

Time's Enchantment and Other Reflections

by Marne Kilates (Ateneo de Naga University Press)

Poetry in any Philippine Language except Hiligaynon/Kinaray-a

Kundiman sa Gitna ng Karimlan

by E. San Juan (The University of the Philippine Press)

Poetry in Hiligaynon/Kinaray-a

Tikum Kadlum

by Federico Caballero and Alicia P. Magos (The University of the Philippine Press)

Graphic Literature in English

Rodski Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby

by Gerry Alanguilan (writer) and Arnold Arre (illustrator) (Meganon Comics Publishing House)

Graphic Literature in Filipino

Tabi Po, Volume 1

by Mervin Malonzo (Visprint, Inc.)

Wordless Graphic Literature

14 (Silent Comics)

by Manix Abrera (Visprint, Inc.)

Translation

Manila Synod of 1582: The Draft of Its Handbook for Confessors

translated by Paul A. Dumol (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Food

Country Cooking

by Michaela Fenix (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Social Sciences

Rido: Clan Feuding and Conflict Management in Mindanao (expanded edition)

edited by Wilfredo Magno Torres III (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Professions

The Adventures of a PR Girl

by Bettina Rodriguez-Olmedo (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Leisure

Buti Pa Ang Roma, May Bagong Papa

by Noreen Capili (Anvil Publishing, Inc.)

Art

Journey of a Thousand Shuttles, The Philippine Weave

by Norma A. Respicio (National Commission for Culture and the Arts)

Science

Birds of Cebu and Bohol Philippines

by Nilo Arribas Jr., Bobby Kintanar, and Raul Benjamin Puentespino (University of San Carlos Press)

History

Sakdalistas' Struggle for Philippine Independence, 1930-1945

by Motoe Terami-Wada (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Journalism

Vantage Point: The Sixth Estate and Other Discoveries

by Luis Teodoro (The University of the Philippines Press)

Design

Manila Synod of 1582: The Draft of Its Handbook for Confessors

design by Karl Fredrick M. Castro (Ateneo de Manila University Press)

Language Studies

Ambagan 2011: Mga Salita Mula sa Iba't Ibang Wika sa Filipinas

by Michael M. Coroza and Galileo S. Zafra (The University of the Philippines Press)

Publisher of the Year

Visprint, Inc.

Events: Finalist of the 34th National Book Awards

The list is out and the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) has announced the finalists for the 34th National Book Awards for books published in 2014. The decision for the Language Studies Category (Special prize by Komiksyon sa Wikang Filipino) will be announced along with the list of winners this month, September 2015.