The dictionary may define an au pair as a young person, typically a woman, who lives with a host family abroad in exchange for childcare and household help. But for author Angelie Morris, the role has always meant far more than a practical arrangement—it was a divine appointment, a journey…
Surviving is only the beginning of relearning how to live. Why Read Me? by Franz Sioson is a memoir that weaves together personal stories, reflections, and moments of uncertainty into a moving narrative of survival, identity, and vulnerability. Educator and writer Franz Sioson brings his signature wit and candor to…
History has often been written from the perspective of conquerors, leaving Indigenous peoples confined to the margins of the very narratives that shaped their lives. In Colonial Images of the Subano Nation, scholar, ethnographer, and author Dr. Wendell Glenn P. Cagape challenges that legacy by returning to colonial archives with…
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…
Yang Li’s Blood Moon Fever is a novel built on dualities—light and shadow, tenderness and brutality, safety and danger, the façade and the truth beneath it. Set in Taipei, a city the author describes as “vibrant by day and unsettling by night,” the book uses its urban landscape not merely…
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…
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…
Manila, Philippines – Renowned fantasy author M.C. Tolfo proudly announces the official launch of State of Panic, the latest installment in the Sword of the Godslayer series. The celebratory launch event took place on January 31, 2026, at Whimsy Game Cafe, combining the magic of storytelling with the excitement of…
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…
