To address the nation’s reading crisis, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), through its Readership Development Division (READ), has organized the Readers Rising! Hackathon, where the youth are invited to pitch their ideas on how to help solve this big problem on readership: How do we rekindle a love of reading for young Filipino adults?

Rex Education Unveils New Book Titles, Organizes Fun Games and Activities at Philippine Book Festival 2025
What a fiesta! Over 40,000 visitors captivated this year’s Philippine Book Festival (PBF) and energized the 4-day event at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

PBF 2025, a huge success, with over 40,000 visitors, local publishers, and authors
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) said the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2025, the country’s Largest all-Filipino book festival, concluded on a high note amid a highly festive atmosphere after four exciting days.