Ten-year-old Len-Len Evangelista is dying but in the worst possible time ever—her mom just gave birth to a sister she’s been waiting for years. She has two options: accept the help offered by a diwata disguised as her chemo nurse and go on an adventure around Asia with an unlikely sidekick or continue to believe…
Nang magsimulang umulan, lumayo na lamang ng walang paliwanag si Mina habang naghihintay at hinahanap ni Julian ang dalaga. Sa biro ng kapalaran, nakilala nila ang mga taong babago sa kanila at mabubuksan ang maraming sugat ng kanilang mga nakaraan. Makalipas ang maraming Habagat, hindi na lamang multo ang mga alaala. Saan nila hahanapin ang…
Post-loss, Elara checks her Mom’s wish list. She aggressively plans and pin-pricks each. Every time she succeeds, Grief appears standing half a basketball court away, against the sunlight, or at a highway curb. Grief stays there quietly as a black blob. Every time, Elara deliberately ignores her, continually moving away. Grief, standing almost six feet,…
Raeesah is an orphan girl who dreams of experiencing love and being loved by someone. She found this on her boyfriend, who had passed away for an unknown reason that she wants to uncover. Her world collapsed in the form of her because of what happened, but with the help of the Bible that her…
Eric Vale has two problems: a billionaire father determined to marry him off, and a self-proclaimed asexual streak that makes him allergic to being told what to do. When his father announces an arranged marriage, Eric hatches a plan: find the kind of lover his Daddy despises and parade them at the engagement party. He…
“What if love didn’t end after goodbye… what if it just changed shape?” Ingrid and Levi thought they had forever, sharing paint-stained mornings, late-night laughter, and music in their little apartment. But when Levi’s health begins to fade, forever gains a countdown, and every day becomes both a promise and a goodbye. Told through Ingrid’s…
Palaging bagsak sa mga pagsusulit si Lorenzo del Solor, isang mag-aaral mula sa huling ng taon ng Junior High School sa isang kilalang unibersidad ng Pilipinas, ang UST. Lagi niyang iniisip na ang isang mali ay bagsak na siya sa alinman sa kaniyang mga pagsusulit. Bilang bahagi ng pagsusulit, kasama siyang gaganap para sa isang…
When an experimental substance becomes corrupted and descends to Earth, 2 cities are in danger. While the quarantine of Pasay City succeeded, the once lively city of Makati slowly turned into a lawless place. One by one, citizens become infected, turning them into indescribable horrors. To cover up the incident, the government agreed to bomb…
Pasaway na bata si Hayden. Hindi siya nakikinig sa mga bilin at payo ng kanyang Kuya Than. Lumaki siyang sakit sa ulo nito. Dahil doon, tatlong nilalang ang pinagtagpo sa maling pagkakataon. Nagkrus ang kani-kanilang landas dahil lang sa isang hindi sinasadyang pagkakamali. Ulilang lubos sa mga magulang ang magkapatid, kaya si Than na ang…
While Rumi Claveria was asking herself what she would write for an invitation to a writing project, she came across a coffee shop by the lake. It’s a safe space, a haven for creativity. Strange things happen here; it has a penchant for memories. It reminds her of stories, of happenings, of things she can…
They were bestfriends. Walang lihim sa isa’t isa. Very close. Till one time, they have to separate and manage their own lives. Matagal silang hindi nagkita. But still, there was a communication. Every night, they were talking and texting. Pero nagkaroon ng malaking gulo sa pagitan nilang dalawa. Isang obsess na babae ang gumugulo sa…
In the kingdom of Regalia, power isn’t just felt—it’s worn. The ruling elite possess invisible “Hats,” psychic shards of authority that grant them absolute control. For Rez, an orphan with a hidden alien heritage, these crowns are a target he can actually see. When a moment of righteous fury awakens a dormant power within him…
One Secret One Hope One Chance at Survival Sandy is different. Her DNA holds a secret worth killing for. She spent her life hiding it, content with her quiet small-town routine—until the day her sister vanished. Now, they’ve taken Sandy, too. Dragged from the only life she knew, Sandy is thrust into a world of…
Micah believed that we’re all served with choices before we knew our fate. As a tarot reader and philosophy student, she reads people like open books. But when she meets the quiet guy who always wears black and hides behind cold eyes. . . she finds someone who refuses to be read. Everyone calls him…
Natuklasan niya ang mga liham noong 1956 na nagbubunyag ng isang lihim na pag-iibigan sa pagitan ng kanyang lola na si Magnolia Fortich del Rosario at ni Leonardo Sarmiento. Sa paghahanap ng katotohanan sa likod ng kanilang naudlot na pag-ibig, nakilala ni Roma si Iñigo, ang brusko at antipatiko na apo ni Leonardo. Ngunit ang…
Sanay na sa gulo si Darlyn. Araw-araw siyang naiipit sa away ng nanay at lola niya, kaya nagtrabaho na lang siya bilang cleaner sa isang lumang boarding house—na ginawa na rin niyang “hideout.” Pero isang gabi, pinabarangay niya ang akala niyang intruder. Pero ang twist? Pamangkin pala ito ng may-ari. At mas malala pa, pagpasok…
Noong April 15, 2025, natagpuan ang bangkay ng kilalang manunulat na si Morgan Sabinne Calleja, o mas kilala bilang M. Calleja, sa loob ng sarili niyang apartment. Walang sugat. Walang bakas ng pakikipaglaban. Walang malinaw na dahilan ng kaniyang kamatayan. Isang misteryosong notebook na pinaniniwalaang personal diary lang ang naiwan sa crime scene. Sa pagbuklat…
Naghahanap ang Laguense ng bagong mamumuno dahil nais ng punong si Izrael na gamitin ang nalalabi niyang buhay para sa sarili at kay Zandra. Tinanggihan ito ni Isaac at Pablo, na ang mga nais ay buoin ang mga sariling pangarap. Hindi ito bilang pagtalikod sa Laguense. Nais ding hanapin ni Isaac at Santana ang makaaalis…
What happens when the life you knew ends? These fifty spiritual micro poems follow a journey through grief, surrender, and new life. They tell the story of learning to live in a world where those who first loved us are gone, and of a God who remains present, waits with us in our sorrow, and…
A Companion Journal For Cancer Patients Celebrate Every Breath is a tender companion journal for cancer patients, written by Christine Li as she walks her own Stage IV journey. Created as a safe space for every emotion, it invites you to release fear, honor small victories, and hold your story without judgment. Through guided reflections…
In the Pacific, Hell had many names Ségolène Jacques “Stoneface” Dubois had a life defined by duty, honor, and the unrelenting weight of command. But even he could not foresee the hell that awaited on the blood-soaked island of Peleliu. At the heart of Charlie Company- nicknamed “Hellfire”–a unit as reckless as it was unbreakable. He faced not only the enemy but the burden of the men under his command. Among them, corpsman Jack Michael Summers sought a quiet life, unaware that survival here demanded more than courage–it demanded understanding the soul of the Marine who carried the lives of others on his shoulders. And Staff Sergeant Herbert “T- Bec” Leclerc, with his laughter masking a lethal edge, was both a shield and a complication in a war that left no space for weakness. In a world torn apart daily by fire and blood, SJ must navigate chaos, confront his own limits, and bear the weight of command, learning that the true cost of leadership is measured not in victories, but in the lives he cannot save.
Some love stories don’t end all at once. They stretch— across time, across distance, across moments that almost meant everything. This is a story about a connection that burned fast and deep—about choosing someone who never fully chose back, and about the quiet ways we lose ourselves when we stay longer than we should. Told…
Jerusalem, 33 AD. He came to complete a mission. He cannot remember who sent him. And before the week is over, the world will change forever. Anton is neither a prophet nor a warrior. He is simply a man searching for purpose amid uncertainty, destruction, and faith’s mysteries. Yet his path leads him toward people…
Sa taong 2128, matapos ang sunod-sunod na sakuna, ginamit ng mga makapangyarihang bansa kabilang ang Pilipinas, ang teknolohiyang “Project Genesis”. Isa itong sistemang kayang i-reboot ang mundo at i-reprogram ang tao. Ngunit nang masira ang sistema, isang grupo ng mga rebelde mula sa iba’t ibang sulok ng bansa ang lumaban upang ibalik ang kalayaan ng…
In the flooded ruins of Quezon City, Theo and her uncle run the last cinema in their settlement. An old tent, a salvaged projector, and a rotating stash of waterlogged DVDs that somehow still play. The Sinehan is Theo’s whole world. Until the elders shut it down. Declared “non-essential,” the cinema is torn apart to…
Step into the small hours, and witness the lives that keep it alive. The Republic of Small Hours is a verse novella that opens a window into a city that never truly sleeps. Across its shifting hours, it paints intimate portraits of the unseen and the overlooked: nurses counting heartbeats, vendors singing to empty streets,…
Sa mga kabundukan ng Hungduan, kung saan ang hangin ay may dasal at ang ulan ay may alaala, nagtagpo ang dalawang kaluluwang hinahabol ng katahimikan—si Elian, isang litratistang naghihintay ng kanyang huling hinga, at si Aki, ang mumbaking tagapangalaga ng mga ritwal ng buhay at kamatayan. Ngunit sa harap ng huling ritwal, kailan nagiging panalangin…
“What if one day you wake up, and all you have left is your name? In a voyage that marks your end once another morning comes, will you be able to carry your body safely back to shore before sunrise?” Devoid of his memories, Matthew wakes up in an unprecedented world of wonder, carried by…
Welcome to The Hungry Queues: A BPO Parody, where coffee is survival, gossip is currency, and your headset doubles as armor—sometimes literal, sometimes emotional. Meet Catnip Evergreen: nightshift non-voice agent, sarcasm expert, and caffeine-fueled strategist. With screenshots at the ready and wit sharper than any TL’s glare, she navigates blind items, back-to-back calibrations, and the…
What if someone trapped in unrequited love found a wishing star that grants unlimited wishes? After a night spent trying to forget a heartbreak, drowned in bad memories and spilled beers, Nolan wakes to find himself lying at the edge of a crater. At its center lies a glowing green rock. He can’t tell if…
A mother wishes to see the face of a loved one who is gone forever—the four-year-old version of her teenage son. But what if this wish came true? What if her child turns four…forever?
Long ago, the Fate Sisters sang the hymn that gave birth to the universe. With threads of Gold, Red, and Black, they weave every life birth, fate, and death into their endless tapestry. “Every story is woven upon their sacred tapestry.” But when the threads reveal the fate of Celeste, something within the tapestry begins…
Gelianne Silonga is an introverted, aspiring singer‑songwriter whose quiet dream is to take her music beyond the country she grew up in. Her childhood best friend, Giro Andrew Bernardo, is her opposite in every way — an extrovert, the charismatic lead vocalist of their school band, and the vice‑president of their music organization. But when…
They were the perfect couple adored by many, or so it seemed. Dia has spent her life pretending to be good, burying her truest self just to be loved. She learned early on that affection is earned through becoming whatever others wanted her to be. Then she meets Aidan, the perfect gentleman. For a moment,…
In Carmel Ilustrisimo’s Middle Child Meets World, this collection of travel essays redefines the phrase “meet you in the middle.” It allows the reader to enjoy the rawness of travelling — not the kind glamourized by reels or criticized in forums — but the middle ground: flipping through pages the way our grandfathers used to…
In The Traveller Across Dimensions, we follow the story of Liwanag, as she travels across the three Dimensions: Light (Innocence), Energy (Suffering), and Feel (Maturity) as she seeks to find inner peace.
History enthusiasts, art lovers, and curious minds alike are invited to embark on an extraordinary adventure through one of the most captivating yet underrepresented periods in world history. A Time Traveller’s Guide to Byzantium: 62 Years that Shook and Shaped the Eastern Roman Empire is a newly released book written and illustrated by Powee Celdran,…
What happens when doing the right thing no longer feels like an option? Abby, Paolo, and Kinns have been best friends since childhood. But adulthood has not been kind to them. Abby is struggling to provide for his family while carrying the weight of failed dreams. Paolo has put his music on hold to save…
A Creative’s Story of Struggle, Survival, and Reinvention Always Hungry. Always Foolish. From the sweat‑soaked mosh pits of 1990s Davao underground grunge gigs to the harsh realities of call center life in Cebu, The Hungry Dabawenyo traces Honesto Avellanosa III’s raw and bittersweet journey of reinvention. It follows his evolution from a rebellious, truant music…
“Naudlot na pagbagsak ng Titan Builders.” Nang matunton ni Karpintero ang lungga kung saan ikinulong ang mga testigong manggagawa laban sa demonyong construction company, hindi siya nagdalawang-isip na sumugod. Ngunit hindi ito magiging madali—haharangin siya ng Kambal na Bakal. Isang may lakas ng dalawang jackhammer, at isa namang may bisig na kasingbigat ng isang crane….
Dahil sa walang humpay na pang-aabuso at kapabayaan ng tao sa kalikasan, nagkasundo ang mga Diyos ng Kalamidad na isagawa ang “Dakilang Paghilom ng Mundo.” Ipinadala nila ang kanilang mga sugo upang burahin ang sibilisasyon, at nauna na si Alimpuyo—ang sugo ng Diyos ng Buhawi. Ngunit titindig si Binhi upang ipagtanggol ang sangkatauhan, bitbit ang…
Isang gintong medalyon na nagtataglay ng kakaiba at hindi maipaliwanag na hiwaga ang magdadala ng tahasang pagbabago sa buhay ni Arturo. Mula sa dating pagiging sakitin na may mahinang pangangatawan, napagkalooban siya nito ng katangian at abilidad ng mga maalamat na atletang pilipino tulad ng makapangyarihang suntok ng kamao ni Manny Pacquiao, angking bilis at…
Matapos matalo sa unang laban, oras na para sa rematch! Habang naghahanda si Jepoy ng “Fake Food Fair” trap para kay Takaw, todo-buhos naman si Arturo sa training kasama si Coach Buboy upang mailabas ang “medalyon ng suntok.” Paano kung mabigo silang magawa ito? Kakayanin ba ng purong diskarte at determinasyon na pabagsakin ang isang…
they sang about love, and all its yearnings, intimacies, proclamations, and devastations– their friends and their friends’ friends would confess before them and be written about, which was how they made their pieces. The Confessions Cabaret is Axel’s Laigo’s second collection of poetry, this time about love, in the motif of theater. Split into two…
A COLORING STORYBOOK ILLUSTRATED BY: DOMINIC G. FABIO A Childhood Held Together by Love, Laughter, and a Crowded Bed I grew up in a tiny house in Paete, Laguna—a house so small it had only one bedroom, yet somehow managed to hold my parents, and my four siblings. One Roof, One Bed is my story—one woven…
Ano ba ang laman ng puso ng isang makata? Anong himig ba ang sinigaw nitong mga natuyong sugat at mga nabinbing panalangin? Sa librong Pagtuklas sa Hiwaga ng mga Tugma, matatagpuan natin ang sagot – bagaman hindi tiyak subalit ito’y totoo. Ang mga tula na nakapaloob dito ay ‘di naglalaman ng mga sagot, kundi isang…
Excited to bring home her new school ID, Maya meets a monkey, a turtle, a bird, a dog, and a bear. Each one asks a simple question. Each one seems friendly. Yet every question asks Maya to decide what is safe to share. Si Maya at ang Privacy is more than a story about protecting…
In a house painted with every shade of the rainbow, one color is missing: pink! After having a strange dream of her favorite pink giraffe turning green, Anna wakes up to discover that her toy is gone. Determined to find it, she sets off on an adventure through the vibrant rooms of her house, encountering…
For thirty-three years, Teresa has been the perfect eldest daughter. She manages the schedules, absorbs the stress, and wears the family’s guilt like a second skin. Then, the morning after her sister’s wedding fitting, she walks out of her own life. With no plan and no goodbyes, she boards a ferry to a quiet Cebu…
YOU WERE NEVER MEANT TO CARRY IT ALL. You were meant to choose yourself. About the Book: For years, Teresa “Jubilee” Garcia believed her worth came from being needed. She carried the emotions, problems, responsibilities, and burdens of the people she loved—until it nearly cost her herself. In The Sovereign Empath, she shares her raw…
“Kapag ba Christian o may faith kay Jesus, hindi na na-dedepress?” “Sinaktan ako ng mga inaasahan kong makakaintindi sa akin.” “I have been following God, pero may nagawa akong hindi tama o kahiya-hiya.” “Nakakilala na ako kay Lord, pero bakit pa din ako nagkaganito?” “Bakit nga ba ako nagkaganito? Anong nangyari sa akin?” Natanong mo…
HOLD YOUR GROUND. STAY ALIVE. Told through the letters of two soldiers on opposing sides, IRON MONSOON is a haunting chronicle of survival and transformation, where the warfighters are themselves powerless beneath the iron-red glare of total war. A desperate contest of survival unfolds in the midst of an inhuman conflict, as the war between…
Of dreams, love, and other delusions Not to be unclear or cause confusion It’s a collection of poetry, of love and strife Poems that inspire, then stab you with a knife. Fret not, my fellow reader; this book holds truth Poems of loss, poems of love Poems you’d read with a side of vermouth Anything…
One gloomy afternoon, Mark is crying in the cemetery, and remorse is evident on his face. He’s in deep agony while in front of the tomb of his elder brother, Bryan. Sinisisi niya ang kanyang sarili dahil sa kabila ng pagmamahal ng kanyang kuya ay siya pa ang naging dahilan ng pagkamatay nito. Habang tahimik…
Si Hannah, ang babaeng maypagka-flimsy at impulsive sa mga plano at desisyon sa buhay. Bunso. Lagpas trenta na ang edad. At higit sa lahat, SINGLE. A certified Tita on her own right at sa dami ng heartache at epic fail sa naging mga ganap niya sa life kaya bumuo ng sariling #LifeGoals—ang mamuhay mag-isa forever….
The kitchen is messy most of the time, and so is life. But what if your greatest spiritual breakthrough are hiding right in the middle of the chaos? Life isn’t much different from kitchen chaos. When the heat gets turned up and our carefully followed plans fall apart, it takes more than just patience to…
Madalas nating malaman ang panig ng mga taong iniwan. Kung paano sila nasaktan, bumangon at lumaban. Pero paano naman kaya iyong mga nang-iwan? Mayroon din kaya silang solidong dahilan? At alin nga ba ang mas masakit? Ang maiwan, o ang mang-iwan?
In “Confessions of a Book Lover,” we follow the story of three college friends, Monica, Margie, and Arnold, who are connected by their passion for books. While journeying through the whirlwind of student life, friendships strengthen, and hidden secrets are revealed. Margie harbors a hidden crush on Arnold, while Arnold’s affection lies elsewhere. Though Monica…
Some friendships don’t end in explosions. Some end in silence. Archie and Amie grew up as each other’s constant—late-night calls, shared secrets, and a bond that distance never seemed strong enough to break. Until one Christmas Eve, when a single video call changed everything. When Archie introduces the woman he plans to marry, Amie smiles…
What secrets surface when a family is forced to come home? The death of her grandfather and the demands of his will loom large on Juliana Montellano, whose quick visit to her hometown makes it clear that her family’s past cannot so easily be left behind. As the Montellano heirs descend on their ancestral house…
One morning, Belinda wakes to find her daughter gone. Neighbors call her crazy. Authorities dismiss her as desperate. The family who hired her daughter acts as if she never existed. With no money, no connections, and no influence, Belinda is left to hunt for the truth alone. The longer she looks, the…
Meilanie is the girlfriend of Rico, a small-time Manila drug dealer. In the heat of the police’s drug war operations, their life shambles as she meets Police Officer Augustus Ricalde. It’s a story of love, crime and deception
What if the love letters keeping you alive… were written by the man who secretly loves you? Dr. Ares never lets his heart get involved—until he meets Anya, a fearless patient fighting a life-threatening illness. When Anya asks him to deliver a letter to her boyfriend, Ares discovers the man is cheating. Unable to break…
In a world where language commands the elements, the Timbre family rules the School of Light through a sacred system that decides who is worthy of alchemy and who is cast aside. Chosen by all four Root Tongues, Nola Timbre is raised to become the next Keeper of Alchemy and the living symbol of her…
Does Baptism Free Us from False Beliefs and Sinful Struggles? Yet even as our spiritual walk may falter, the Objective Anchor of our doctrine must remain immovable. It is there for a reason: it is more than a nice story, a daily-life inspiration guide, or answers to questions in debates. The right doctrine is the…
Uncover the Untold Legacy of the Island of Fire. In Philippine history, Siquijor is often exoticized for its legends. But beneath its tranquil shores lies a dramatic, centuries-long struggle for control. Joven Manalo Jalbuna’s Crossroads of Faith and Power is a gripping analytical journey exposing how an isolated community was forged in the crucible of…
Whole Before Him is a deeply personal and heartfelt story about healing, resilience, and learning to trust life’s timing. Through honest storytelling and reflections from her own journey, Yvonne encourages women to let go of the pressure to find the perfect relationship and instead focus on becoming whole within themselves. Her message is one of…
When a late night transcription job turns strange, one virtual assistant’s carefully managed routine starts to unravel. Kathlyn Rosales works nights, balances deadlines with family group chats that double as breaking news and unsolicited life advice, and shares her Manila apartment with a grumpy cat who thinks he’s in charge. As a freelance virtual assistant,…
Book 1: THE PARK LEGACY SERIES SOME LOVES NEVER FADE. BUT SOME TRUTHS REFUSE TO STAY BURIED. Atlas Park was born into legacy: heir to a powerful industrial manufacturing company, groomed to take over the family empire. But beneath it all, he is haunted by the memory of Calla Ladron, the girl who vanished without…
Sa pagitan ng paksiyon ng mabuti at masama, alin ang mas pipiliin mo kung taglay mo ang dalawang mukha ng barya? Iyan ang katanungang kinaharap ng bente-singko anyos na albularyong si Tolome. May lihim sa likod ng pamumuhay niya bilang isang albularyo. Isang lihim na magsasanga na magbibigay liwanag sa marami niyang katanungan sa pagitan…
As educators, we take great pride in witnessing our students transform not just into knowledge seekers, but into knowledge sharers. The journey from research ideation to dissemination is filled with both challenge and fulfillment. That is why the release of Research 2: A Complete Guide from Investigation to Dissemination (With Generative Artificial Intelligence [AI] –…
As educators, we are privileged to witness the intellectual growth of our students as they engage in research, a process that transforms them from learners into knowledge creators. However, for many students, taking the first step into research writing can feel overwhelming. That is why I am truly excited to see the publication of this…
In today’s health-conscious world, where individuals are increasingly seeking credible and accessible guidance on how to live better, the need for foundational knowledge in nutrition and diet therapy is more relevant than ever. This book, authored by Dr. Aaron A. Funa and Professor Renz Alvin E. Gabay, serves as a comprehensive educational resource for learners…
Some people survive heartbreak. Others simply learn how to carry it quietly. In these stories of longing, memory, missed timing, and impossible love, Althea Domingo writes about ordinary Filipinos trying to move forward while parts of their hearts remain trapped somewhere in the past. A woman attends a wake she was never supposed to enter….
Isang gintong medalyon na nagtataglay ng kakaiba at hindi maipaliwanag na hiwaga ang magdadala ng tahasang pagbabago sa buhay ni Arturo. Mula sa dating pagiging sakitin na may mahinang pangangatawan, napagkalooban siya nito ng katangian at abilidad ng mga maalamat na atletang pilipino tulad ng makapangyarihang suntok ng kamao ni Manny Pacquiao, angking bilis at…
Isang gintong medalyon na nagtataglay ng kakaiba at hindi maipaliwanag na hiwaga ang magdadala ng tahasang pagbabago sa buhay ni Arturo. Mula sa dating pagiging sakitin na may mahinang pangangatawan, napagkalooban siya nito ng katangian at abilidad ng mga maalamat na atletang pilipino tulad ng makapangyarihang suntok ng kamao ni Manny Pacquiao, angking bilis at…
Spiritual Wisdom From Advanced Extraterrestrial Intelligences In an era hungry for meaning, a Galactic Preacher stands at the crossroads of timeless wisdom and frontier science, inviting readers to glimpse a new Bible for the 21st century. This is more than a book—it’s a manifesto for spiritual evolution, a call to replace fear with love, division…
How do we love the version of ourselves without the person that shaped it? Set in the aftermath of loss, Paper-Soft follows Christopher Kinsley, a young man navigating grief after the death of his girlfriend, Stephanie. Unable to face his sorrow, Chris buries himself in academics and work. But illusions don’t last forever. Three years…
Kilalanin si Teacher Dani: ang teacher na allergic sa family reunion. Hindi dahil busy siya. Kundi dahil sa mga tanong na parang exam na kahit anong sagot mo, mali ka pa rin. “Kailan ka mag-aasawa?” “Mag-anak ka na. Sayang ang lahi.” “Wala ka pang ipon? Aba, daig ka pa ng pinsan mo.” “Parang tumataba ka…”…
A Good Man in a Hard World is a deeply moving memoir of courage, endurance, and quiet faith. It tells the true story of Mateo Reyes, a Filipino soldier who survived the jungles of World War II, returned home scarred but steadfast, and built a life defined not by victory, but by goodness. Through the…
Under the Dakit Tree is a collection of five third-person short stories set in a small fictitious barangay in Bohol named Dakitan. Its cast rotates around the characters who reside within its close-knit community and the myths that come alive throughout the length of each short story. One thing that remains constant throughout the collection…
Lives Changed by Love and Sacrifice Finding Purpose Through Service: Lives Changed by Love and Sacrifice brings together thirty true stories from Filipino migrants in Hong Kong—stories of resilience, generosity, and the quiet power of choosing others over oneself. From acts of everyday kindness to life‑altering decisions made far from home, these narratives reveal how…
What does home mean when you live far from it? Homes We Carry is a collection of stories, poems, and letters by migrant workers – tales of longing, sacrifice and resilience from across the world. Within these pages, find the friendships formed in distant lands, the strength to endure, and the memories that keep us going….
Why do some students thrive while others struggle despite having great potential? Is success simply a matter of intelligence, or is there something more? Drawing from over a decade of teaching experience, graduate studies, research, and observations of everyday life, this book explores the habits, mindsets, and behaviors that contribute to meaningful success in learning…
Gentle Daily Reminders: A Collection of Affirmations, Prayers, Thoughts, Self-Talk and Soul Conversations There is a quiet place within you that never stopped speaking— even when life became loud. This book is a collection of gentle reminders for the moments you feel lost, overwhelmed, healing, or simply human. It is not here to fix you….
What if the only way to find yourself is to lose your way completely? Society hands us a blueprint early. Study hard. Get a stable job. Start a family. Wait for retirement to finally live. But what happens when you follow that safe map and still end up lost? This is not a polished story…
The Subanen Indigenous communities in the contemporary Zamboanga Peninsula emanated from the rich colonial history, of their engagement with the Jesuits who helped them established themselves in the rancheria (community), teach them with the ways of the Spaniards and most importantly, convert them to Christianity as a colonial project. The conversion of the Subanen to…
Life has a way of bringing us into unfamiliar places, unexpected seasons, and battles we do not always know how to explain. In this book, I share my personal journey as an au pair in the Netherlands—not only the beautiful moments, but also the struggles, sacrifices, homesickness, lessons, and prayers that shaped me along the…