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: Winners of the 2015 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

The new set of winners for the 2015 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards (FRCA) were announced during the Filipino ReaderCon 2015 at The Verdue, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall, De La Sale University.

These are the winners for the 2015 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards.

Fiction In English

Rising

by Allen Rio (Flipside Publishing)

Fiction in Filipino (or Taglish)

Huwag Mong Sakyan ang Buhawi

by Efren R. Abueg (Ateneo University Press)

Romance In English

The Kitchen When It Sizzles

by Chrissie Peria (self-published)

Romance in Filipino (or Taglish)

Heartless

by jonaxx (Jonah Mae Pacala) (Summit/Sizzle)

Fiction Anthology

Gotita de Dragon

by Nick Joaquin (Anvil Publishing)

Young Adult Fiction

I Remember The Boy 1: Bonifacio

by Sofia (LIB)

Children's Picture Book

Isang Harding Papel

by Augie Rivera / Rommel Joson (Adarna House)

Comics & Graphic Novels

Zombinoy ~ Issue No. 6

by Geonard Yleana, Carlo Cruz, Sid Santos, Dennies Layante (Pelikomiks Studios)

Poetry

Kundiman sa Gitna ng Karimlan

by E. San Juan (UP Press)

Inspirational/Religious

Boring Ba ang Bible Mo: How your Story fits in the Big Story

by Rei Lemuel Crizaldo (OMF Literature)

Humor

Stupid is Forever

by Miriam Defensor Santiago (ABS-CBN Publishing)

Food and Cookbook

My Angkong's Noodles

by Clinton Huang Palanca (Summit)

Nonfiction

Philippine Heritage Homes

by Jamie Laya, et al. (Anvil Publishing)

Congratulations once again to all the winners and for their supporters in winning the 2015 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards.

Events: Finalist of the 2015 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

The votes have been counted and the top three for each category has been announced. It is up to a panel of judges to determine the winner for each category. The winners will be announced at the 5th Filipino ReaderCon that will be held on November 28, 2015 at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, De La Salle University - Manila.

Events: Votation for the 2015 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

The voting phase has already started and will last until September 25, 2015. Keep in mind that 1 vote per category only. You could also skip a category. Then, it's only 1 ballot per e-mail address. Multiple ballots using 1 e-mail address will not be counted.

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

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2308869/Filipino-Readers-Choice-Awards-2015-Online-Ballot

Events: Nomination for the 2015 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

The annual nominations are back! This time some changes were made. Publishers were made to submit their nominations first before the public send out their own additional candidates. This was done in order to lessen the workload of determining whether a book  is legible to be nominated or not. The same 13 categories (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, and Nonfiction) are still present.

The last day for the nomination will be on August 28, 2015. The final list of nominees will be released on August 31, 2015. Voting starts on September 1, 2015.

The online nomination form can be seen by clicking the link below:

https://filipinoreadercon.wordpress.com/readers-choice-awards/rca-nomination-form/

For the 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards winners, you can see them by clicking the link below:
http://onemantra.blogspot.com/2014/12/events-winners-of-2014-filipino-readers.html

Events: Winners of the 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

Like last year, I wasn't able to attend the awarding ceremony again. This time it was conducted last November 14, 2014 during the 5th Philippine International Literary Festival and Book Industry Summit at Bayanihan Center, Pasig City.

These are the winners for the 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards.

Fiction in English

Gitarista

by Reev Robledo (Self-published)

Fiction in Filipino

Ang Banal na Aklat ng mga Kumag

by Allan Derain (Cacho Publishing)

Romance in English

All's Fair in Blog and War

by Chrissie Peria (Self-published)

Romance in Filipino

Awit ng Veakaria (Book 2): Isadora, Ang Huling Tunay na Birhen ng Lamia

by Vanessa (Precious Pages Corporation)

Fiction Anthology

Manila Noir

edited by Jessica Hagedorn (Anvil)

Young Adult Fiction

The Despicable Guy

by Leng De Chaves (Summit/Pop Fiction)

Children's Picture Book

Princess Lea: The Life and Story of Lea Salonga

by Yvette Fernandez, illustrated by Nicole Lim (Dream Big Books)

Comics & Graphic Novels

Kikomachine Komix Blg. 9

by Manix Abrera (Visprint)

Poetry

Musings of a Filipino Fighter

by Malyari Lucban (Dagitab Publishing)

Inspirational / Religious

Lovestruck: Sexy Edition

by Ronald Molmisa (OMF)

Humor

Parang Kayo Pero Hindi

by Noreen Capili (Anvil)

Food & Cookbook

Dessert Comes First

by Lori Baltazar (Sketchbooks)

Nonfiction

60 Minutes: Interviews with People Who Inspire

by Ivy Mendoza / Manila Bulletin (Anvil)

Once again congratulations to all the winners and their supporters for winning this year's 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards.

Events: Votation for the 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

Sorry it took me some time before I got to post any updates for the 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards.

Well without any more delay the voting phase has already began. You can still vote until September 10, 2014. Just remember that 1 vote per category and 1 ballot per e-mail address will be considered as a valid vote. Multiple votes using 1 e-mail address will not be counted.

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

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1770191/Filipino-Readers-Choice-Awards-2014-Online-Ballot

Events: Nomination for the 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

Another nomination is set. This time it's for the Filipino Readers' Choice Awards (FRCA) 2014. The nomination period will be on August 4 - 18, 2014. Only books written by Filipino authors are allowed. It must also be published during January - December 2013.

From last year's 8 categories, this year now holds 13 categories from which readers can nominate their favorite books.

The categories 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

Hurry and voice out the reader in you and vote for that book.

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 2014 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards at:

http://www.filipinoreadercon.wordpress.com/2014/08/04/now-accepting-nominations-for-the-2014-filipino-readers-choice-awards/

Events: Winners of the 2013 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards

I wasn't able to attend the Filipino ReaderCon 2013 that was held last December 7, 2013 at the Rizal Library, Ateneo De Manila University.

Well just to give an update regarding my previous posts on the 2013 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards (FRCA). These are the winners that were announced for each category.

Children's Picture Book

Mga Saranggola sa Tag-ulan (Kites in the Rain)

by Eugene Evasco (Story) and Bernadette Solina-Wolf (LG&M Corporation)

Chick Lit

That Kind of Guy

by Mina V. Esguerra (Summit Books)

Novel in English

Woman in a Frame

by Raissa Rivera Falgui (Flipside Publishing)

Novel in Filipino

Territorio de los Hombres Batch 6: Marcial Ortega

by Vanessa (Precious Pages Corporation)

Comics / Graphic Novels

Trese 5: Midnight Tribunal

by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo (Visprint)

Short Story Anthology

Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (Volume 2)

by Severino O. Reyes, Christine S. Bellen, Rebecca T. Anonuevo and Felix Mago Miguel (Tahanan Books)

Essay Anthology

Subversive Lives: A Family Memoir of the Marcos Years

by Susan F. Quimpo and Nathan Gilbert Quimpo (Anvil)

Poetry

Lita: Poems on Women

by the Cavite Young Writers Association (Balangay Books)

Congratulations to all the winners and most especially to the fans of each literature who showed support in nominating and voting for their favorite books.