Events: Votation for the Aklat Awards 2016

The nomination period is over. The next part is the voting period. All votes must be submitted on or before November 8, 2016.

Keep in mind that in order to vote, (a) one (1) e-mail address must be provided which will be used as voter's registration, (b) all of the required information must be completely and honestly answered, (c) only one option can be clicked per category, (d) you can skip a category and (e) once the vote form has been sent it cannot be edited or cancelled anymore. A confirmation message can be read at the end of the survey form.

Aklat Awards was created to celebrate and for readers to pick the most outstanding books. The books that will take part of this celebration was published by: Precious Pages Corp., Lampara Publishing House, Inc., Life is Beautiful Printing Corp., RedLine Media Publishing, Inc., and Bookwave Publishing Corporation.

The online survey form can be seen by clicking the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPVLZkLo3yTrWNaCvOZSL6hv3gr2qdEd3WZ_nl_feFH79P0A/viewform

The nominees are:

Precious Hearts Romances

Most Favorite Writer

• Angel Bautista
• Aya Myers
• Belle Feliz
• Dream Grace
• Heart Yngrid
• Luna King
• Maricar Dizon
• Rose Tan
• Sofia
• Sonia Francesca
• Vanessa
• Venice Jacobs

Most Favorite Mini Series

• Dream's Café by Angel Bautista
• El Romanticos by Mandie Lee
• Finding Ethan by Leonna, Tyra, Gezille, and Sofia
• IOU Series by Rose Tan and Vanessa
• KRY Trilogy by Marione Ashley
• Mga Apo ni Rustica by Rose Tan
• Prince's Scandal by Maricar Dizon
• Shakespearean Tales and a Love Revenge by Heart Yngrid
• Wanderlust by Dawn Igloria, Victoria Amor, Belle Feliz, and Dream Grace
• Wildflowers by Maricar Dizon

Most Favorite Series

• Bachelor's Pad by Maricar Dizon
• Barely Heiresses by Heart Yngrid, Dawn Igloria, Sonia Francesca, Victoria Amor, Dream Grace, Belle Feliz, Jasmine Esperanza, and Sofia
• Billionaire Boys Club by Sonia Francesca
• Bud Brothers by Rose Tan
• Calle Pogi by Sonia Francesca and Keene Alicante
• Drop-dead Playboys by Heart Yngrid
• Kristine by Martha Cecilia
• Señorita by Rose Tan
• St. Catherine University by Heart Yngrid
• Stallion Riding Club by Sonia Francesca and Sofia
• Sweetheart by Martha Cecilia
• Territorio de los Hombres by Vanessa
• The Breakers Corazon Sociedad by Venice Jacobs

Most Favorite Gothic Novel

• Connected by Gazchela Aerienne
• Dalisay na Ligaya by Victoria Amor
• Gulla Trilogy by Camilla
• Ligayang Dalisay by Vanessa
• Love Immortal by Vanessa
• Maestro by Victoria Amor
• My Midnight by Camilla
• Pintig by Camilla
• The Cursed Healer by Victoria Amor
• The Wolf and the Beauty by Martha Cecilia

Most Favorite Singles Novel

• Brak: The Bastard of Aragon by Rosa Tan
• Circle of the Moon by Sonia Francesca
• Diary ng Chubby Book 1 and 2 by Vanessa
• Ikaw Ako at Ang Ating Forever by Heart Yngrid
• Impakta by Rose Tan
• It's Just a Fantasy by Martha Cecilia
• Journeey to Love by Victoria Amor
• Moon Saga by Tyra
• Remembering Sunday by Belle Feliz
• Veakaria Series by Vanessa

Lampara Books

Most Favorite Writer

• Becky Bravo
• Eugene Evasco
• Genaro Gojo Cruz
• Joachim Antonio
• Lauren Macaraeg
• Liwliwa Malabed
• Mark Angeles
• Michael Coroza
• Russel Molina
• Zarah Gagatiga

Most Favorite Illustrator

• Aldy Aguirre
• Bernadette Solina-Wolf
• Beth Doctolero
• Corazon Albano
• Dominic Agsaway
• Jason Moss
• Jomike Tejido
• Ray Sunga
• Rovi Jeshner Salegumba
• Ruben De Jesus

Most Favorite Children's Book

• Ang Ampalaya Sa Pinggan Ni Peepe Written by Joachim Antonio and Illustrated by Pergylene Acuña
• Ang Lumang Aparador ni Lola Written by Genaro Gojo Cruz and Illustrated by Jomike Tejido
• Ang Nag-iisa at Natatanging si Onyok Written by Eugene Evasco and Illustrated by Jomike Tejido
• Ang Siopao na Ayaw sa Batang Matakaw Written by Amang Medina and Illustrated by El Ortiz Luis
• Big Sister Written by Zarah Gagatiga and Illustrated by Ruben de Jesus
• Fish for Two Written by Becky Bravo and Illustrated by Jason Moss
• Jepoy Dyip Created by Jomike Tejido
• Prinsipe Malungkot Created by Dudi E. Gamos
• Sinemadyika Written by Lauren Macaraeg and Illustrated by Aldy Aguirre
• The Angel who Lost Her Wing Written by Lian Kyla Dyogi and Illustrated by Doyit Saballa-Baquirin

Black Ink Comics

Most Favorite Writer

• Claudine Erang
• Crisca Jallorina
• Diana Lam
• Gino Pornasdoro
• Godley Malabanan
• Herbs Navasca
• Jake Vicente
• Maria Cornelia Damaso
• Nald Tabuzo

Most Favorite Illustrator

• Alvin Bragais
• Crisca Jallorina
• Godley Malabanan
• Jake Vicente
• Jana Dhel
• Peachy Balais
• ReahPadullo
• Regine Lim
• Rica Angela Padullo
• Sita Alvarez

Most Favorite Romance Comic

• Date With the Prince of Hell Written by Gino Pornasdoro and Illustrated by Regine Lim
• Fake Job Written by Reira Francisco and Illustrated by Regine Lim
• Love Scheduler Written by Gino Pornasdoro and Illustrated by Crisca Jallorina
• My Cat Girl Written by Crisca Jallorina and Illustrated by Jana Dhel
• My Grandfather's Last Wish Written by Reira Francisco and Illustrated by Sita Alvarez
• Never Been Written by Nina May and Illustrated by Earl Jan Lee
• Oh, My Genie Written by Nadeen Pornasdoro and Illustrated by Jana Dhel
• Terropian Princess Written by Reira Francisco and Illustrated by Florineil Fondevilla
• The Girl and The Goldfish Written by Maricar Dizon and Illustrated by Rica Angela Padullo
• The Girl in White Dress Written by Gino Pornasdoro and Illustrated by Jonathan Ipan

Most Favorite Adventure Comic

• Dark Sun Treasure Written by Kuting na Basa (a.k.a. Nald Tabuzo) and Illustrated by Kim Loren Dominguez
• Dragon Breed Written by Maria Cornelia Damaso and Illustrated by Elmer Damaso
• F.O.X. Created by Ray Magbanua
• Mr. Perfect Written by Reira Francisco and Illustrated by Kathryn Buenavista-Salta
• Raya Written by Diana Lam and Illustrated by Raphael Cezar Casanova, DMD and Ruth Hanzessa Rodriguez
• Stray Ghost Written by Diana Lam and Illustrated by Crisca Jallorina
• Sumbaga Written by Ray Magbanua and Illustrated by Dexter Roxas
• Tonio Tikbalang Created by Jake Vicente
• White Wings Created by Jayron Zapanta
• Z Written by Kuting na Basa (a.k.a. Nald Tabuzo) and Illustrated by Alvin Bragais

Most Favorite Boys' Love Comic

• Andy is Andrei Written by Claudine Erang and Illustrated by Jana Dhel
• Behind the Scene Written by Claudine Erang and Illustrated by Peachy Balais
• Earth 0 Written by Herbs Navasca and Illustrated by Jana Dhel
• Guniguni Written by Herbs Navasca and Illustrated by Reah Padullo
• Love Arrest Written by Claudine Erang and Illustrated by Jana Dhel
• Mga Walang Panahong Diyos ng Pag-ibig Written by Herbs Navasca and Illustrated by Kirejan Javier
• Poster Boy Written by Herbs Navasca and Illustrated by Rica Angela Padullo
• Sprinters Written by Claudine Erang and Illustrated by CJ Dee
• Tagila Written by Claudine Erang and Illustrated by Peachy Balais
• The Necromancer Created by CJ Dee

Most Favorite Anthology Comic

• A Ghost Story / Just Another Ghost Story / Not Another Ghost Story
• A Hundred Paper Boats / Lola Mommy / Wish
• A Special Friend / Blue Riding Hood / A Thousand Shells
• Ang Tigre at ang Kuneho / The Fish in a Bowl / Ossy
• Deadline / Promise / Wait
• Hashtag Love, Hashtag Time, Hashtag Riva / Pen Pal sa Pader / Eroplanong Papel
• Hindi Nakasanayang Ghost Story / Ang Babae sa Waiting Shed / I'm Dating a Seminarista
• Ice Man and the Queen of Ice / The Rocker and the Balladeer / Who Is My Romeo?
• Math Notebook / His Voice / Selfie
• Yoth / Sabina / Cujo

Red Room

Most Favorite Writer

• Armine Rhea Mendoza
• C.C.
• Cady Lorenzana
• Channary
• Mandie Lee
• Race Darwin
• Scarlette Queen
• Vanessa
• Whroxie
• Yui Chizuru

Most Favorite Erotic Novel

• Beauty and the Manwhore by Race Darwin
• For Revenge or For Pleasure by Cady Lorenzana
• Lies and Seductions by Mandie Lee
• One Night With My Boss by C.C.
• Possessive Series Book 1: Tyron Zapanta by C.C.
• Prince of Speed by Whroxie
• Scarlet by Armine Rhea Mendoza
• Skin by Vanessa
• Something Messy by Channary
• You Won't Like Him When He's Mad by Yui Chizuru

Life is Beautiful (LIB)

Most Favorite Writer

• Aine_Tan
• FrustratedGirlWriter
• Lion_Queen27
• Maxinejiji
• Mechanic_Lady
• MsButterfly
• OwwSic
• PinkyJhewelli
• Soju
• UndercoverWerewolf

Most Favorite Novel

• Black Heart Organization 3: My Secret Agent Boss by MsButterfly
• Invisible Girl by Alexisse_Rose
• Pandemia by UndercoverWerewolf
• He's Into Her by Maxinejiji
• Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody by PinkyJhewelli
• The Payment of her Debt by Lion_Queen27
• The Ten Year Gap by OwwSic
• Sana Akin Ka na Lang by Mechanic_Lady
• School Trip by Soju
• Wifely Duties by FrustratedGirlWriter

Bookware Publishing Corporation

Most Favorite Writer

• Dior Madrigal
• Doreen Laroya
• Elise Estrella
• Ingrid dela Torre
• Jade Anne Franco
• Satine Ortega
• Sefah Mil

Most Favorite Trilogy

• Incognito by Sachi Bliss
• Room for Two by Sachi Bliss
• The Graces Trilogy by Doreen Laroya

Most Favorite Miniseries

• Code Red by Doreen Laroya
• Full Throttle by Elise Estrella
• Gypsies by Sefah Mil
• Palikeros by Dior Madrigal
• The Brotherhood by Jade Anne Franco
• The Marcellano Promise by Yumi Sagara
• Unexpected Passions by Dior Madrigal
• Wedding Disasters by Ingrid dela Torre
• Women in Love by Alexei Aragon
• X My Heart by Edith Joaquin

Most Favorite Series

• Elites by Jade Anne Franco
• Sentinels by Elise Estrella
• The Ex Files by Sachi Bliss

Most Favorite Gothic Novel

• Ang Nawawalang Pintuan sa Recto by Sefah Mil
• Blood Warrior by Elise Estrella
• Isobel's Secrets by Tabitha Luna
• Midnight Sweetheart by Tabitha Luna
• My Sacrifice by Edith Joaquin
• Sofia, The Nuno Slayer by Ella Gualvez
• Wild Heat by Dior Madrigal

Most Favorite Erotic Romance Novel

• A Bride For David by Elise Estrella
• Bad Love by Dior Madrigal
• Boston Bride by Monette Hernandez
• My Beautiful Mistake by Satine Ortega
• Notorious by Elise Estrella
• Parang Tayo, Parang Hindi by Ramonna Alvarez
• Seducing Mr. Antisocial by Dior Madrigal
• The Best of Romances by Elise Estrella
• The Heiress by Dior Madrigal
• The List by Dior Madrigal

Most Favorite Young Adult Novel

• Apostle Thirteen: Welcome Ad Infernum by altheadelarama
• How to Kiss a Guy by Elise Estrella
• Infatuation by xxakanexx
• Mistakenly Meant For You (Book 1 and 2) by pajama_addict
• Of Love and Second Chances by MyDearWriter
• Once Upon A Fishball by pajama_addict
• Playful Desires by xiomai
• Stolen by xxakanexx
• The Dork Knight by isay_pasaway
• Wicked Ways by AnnSyvil

Book News: New Limbo Comics Sung During Indieket 2016

Indieket 2016 had a lot of new experiences to share. One of those was this creative way of advertising a new comics that will soon join the market of Komikon.

Stories Of Limbo is the new comic that is uniquely advertised by a guy with a guitar (I think). He randomly approaches a comiccon goer, giving them fliers and enumerating the plot of this new comic. The guys behind this comic sure had a supportive and brave friend for doing all that marketing for this future comic.

Stories Of Limbo is a fantasy adventure indie comic that tells the lives of a colorful cast of characters in a mysterious world. This was created by Jason Villamiel and JC San Mateo.

We will just have to wait and see how the Stories Of Limbo get the attention of the crowd once it arrives in Komikon.

Comics: Operasyon

Illustration and Story by: Macoy

(5/5 ★★★★★)

The Plot:
Before sunrise, an operation headed by D' Boss is being prepared.

Once everything is in place, Reyes then takes the shot.

The Good:
The cover of a rabbit holding a gun side by side with his shadow that appears to have been covered with blood is a great illustration to capture ones curiosity.

The story and illustrations were well made. Masking a serious topic thru the use of animals as the characters of the story were nicely thought over.

The Bad:
There was just one character whom I was curious to know what his role has been in this operation, which is the turtle. I just wonder if he's being portrayed as the head of the local police unit or the local government in the area.

The Verdict:
Operasyon is another well thought of comic book made by Macoy. He creatively touches upon the darker nature of some police operations that were carried out in our society. Wherein everything is delicately planned, staged and neatly executed so as to make it look like a legitimate police operation that resulted into an exchange of bullets between the police and the criminal group.

It presents one possible scenario behind the glamorous media reports regarding some of the big fish that was neutralized by the police as they carry out their mandate of peace and order.

The story visualizes another aspect of the police operations that was carried out for the sake of media publicity with a little bit of politics on the side.

"Bakit uupo sa driver's seat ng escort vehicle yung lider?! Gamitin mo nga'ng utak mo!" - D' Boss

He can be seen on:
Facebook Page: "Komiks Ni Macoy"
Twitter: @komiksnimacoy
http://www.mcoy.blogspot.com

Guides: Free Passes to the 37th Manila International Book Fair

With only a few days left, the 37th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) will once again reunite book lovers.

Tickets are usually the first concern of any attendee of an event. If you want to save up a bit and add that ticket money to a book your planning to buy, One Mantra got you covered with this list to help you in your MIBF 2016.

These are the different publishers and groups who will be giving away those entrance tickets for free.

1. National Book Store

Free entrance passes were given away during the Philippine Readers & Writers Festival 2016. For those who weren't able to attend the event, these free passes could be gotten at the customer service of National Book Store.

2. Anvil Publishing

The small invitation card were given away for free during the different Anvil published book events of The Philippine Readers & Writers Festival 2016.

At the back of the card shows the new releases from Anvil Publishing.

3. Adarna House

(http://bit.ly/adarnamibf2016)

Downloadable free tickets from Adarna House are available online. It can be printed either colored or not and as many pieces as you want. Each ticket will grant one (1) person free entrance for one day,

In addition to the downloadable free entrance pass is a raffle stab. Just tear it away from the ticket and drop it off at the Adarna House MIBF 2016 booth for a chance to win one of the five exclusive art prints.

4. OMF Literature

Two (2) downloadable free tickets are available from OMF Literature. It is valid if printed in either  colored or in greyscale and in any size. This can be printed as many times as you want.

Ticket 1: Link: http://bit.ly/omflitmibf2016front

Ticket 2: Link: http://bit.ly/omflitmibf2016back

The 2nd ticket also acts as a discount coupon for books at the OMF Literature MIBF 2016 booth and some Passage Bookshops.

This ticket, with the 2nd image on the back, can also be gotten for free at the OMF Luzon branches (Boni II, Terraza, Greenbelt 1, and Pergola).

5. Fully Booked

Tickets are available for free by visiting any Fully Booked branch and inquiring at the Customer Service.

6. Tahanan Books

(https://www.facebook.com/TahananBooks/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1363633766987854)

Download the invitation sheet directly. Cut them into four and present one as your gate pass to the Manila Booth Fair!

Illustrations were made by Benjor Catindig from A Lolong Time Ago: A Prehistory of the Philippine, published by Tahanan Books.

Get those free passes now and see you at the 37th Manila International Book Fair on September 14 - 18, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

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.)

Book News: A Filipino Fantasy Story From Nautilus Comics

The announcement came from Arnold Arre's Facebook (FB) post last week, August 29, about a new comic book that will be released soon by Nautilus Comics.

Busilak, a Filipino fantasy graphic novel, is the new comic book to watch out from Nautilus Comics.

On Arre's FB post, he uploaded 10 preview pages wherein the scene of Dr. Luis Kabukiran Ibarra recounting his previous visit to the seventh moon was shown.

No additional information about the release date of the book was mentioned.

Preview Pages of Busilak by Arnold Arre