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March 4, 2026

Philippine Book Festival returns for fourth year with 'Gubat ng Karunungan'

Charisse Aquino-Tugade Jose 'Butch' Dalisay Jeffrey 'Penot' Atienza Atty. Dominador Buhain

Since its launch in 2023, the Philippine Book Festival (PBF), led by the National Book Development Board, has helped bring Filipino-authored books, educational materials, and creative works closer to the masses.

The festival has drawn more than 120,000 visitors and, through its partnership with the Department of Education, helped generate P946 million in institutional book sales in 2024 alone. Its mission of creating a shared third place for readers, writers, teachers, illustrators, publishers, students, families, and literary enthusiasts continues with its 2026 edition.

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