Are we searching for love in the wrong places? Joanna Villamor’s Home Is Here takes the readers on a journey of realization where love truly resides. Anchored on themes of family, friendship, and belonging, Joanna deconstructs long-established grand notions of love. Through lines and verses, the collection reveals that love…
Language is a reflection of its people; it’s an identity— spoken and expressed. Despite the Philippines being home to more than 180 languages and dialects, many remained uninvestigated, posing a crucial risk of their disappearance. This issue is what Dr. Reluya-Laput is addressing in her book, “An Investigation of Boholano…
To survive in silence or to risk everything for truth— this is the question that Lucius Arrow explores in his newly published book, The Boy Who Didn’t Cry, Wolf. Nash Magat, the protagonist first introduced in Silence the Prier, is plagued by guilt over his father’s death. Believing that keeping…
After struggling writing this book for many years, trauma therapist and nurse–Ms. L.A. proudly announces It’s Time To Heal has come to life. Ms. L.A. always believed that life has to mean something; that we’re meant to create something that matters. In her early 20s, the idea of writing a…
A moving story that bridges worlds, celebrates devotion, and reminds readers of the power of love. What if love could cross worlds, and loyalty never dies? Soul Dogs answers that question in a gripping story of devotion, grief, and hope that stays with readers long after the last page. More…
Culture is learned and passed down from generation to generation. Understanding culture is essential for making sense of human behavior and social life. Culture provides the context that explains why people in different societies act the way they do. And what’s more beautiful and a better way to share culture…
Some books try to comfort you. Others try to inspire you. This one does neither—it understands you. J.J.S. Cleofas’ Talk to Yourself Long Enough and You’ll Get This is raw, unfiltered, and brutally real. These aren’t polished poems—they’re fragments of sleepless nights, cramped cabins, broken dreams, lost love, and quiet…
What if the wounds we carry aren’t juts burdens to bear, but catalysts for the stronger version of ourselves? Too often, we separate healing from growth. We believe that we must ‘fix’ first what’s broken before we can move forward. But the truth is, these two forces can meet in…
Have you ever stop at a red light, stolen a quick kiss with someone beside you, then watched as the light turns green and you’re off to the next place—rarely looking back, but never quite forgetting that split second? That’s the feeling at the heart of Stoplight Kisses, a poetry…
As a society, we often paint a picture of the ideal family, a picture that can leave many feeling like they don’t quite measure up. But what if “being enough” wasn’t about fitting a mold, but about cherishing the love and connections we already have? This is the powerful message…
