Booksale | Inside the MCS Branch

Bookstores in the Philippines have become a common place, as they serve as an alternative to public libraries that have ceased to exist in the country. Because not everyone can afford brand-new books to use in school or even to have in their personal collection, there were secondhand book shops that provided an alternative. Booksale is one such store would possibly originated the concept all the way back to 1980. But others have followed in their footsteps in providing affordable reading material for students and bookworms. There has been conflicting news that books would likely exist in digital editions. But that is not the case, as book fairs and other book events will continue to promote having physical book reading over digital.

Manila In't Book Fair 2019 | Scenes From 1st Day

09.12.2019 – The fortieth Manila International Book Fair has finally opened. It is the biggest annual ‘book’ event that brings educators, publishers, writers, creators, illustrators, fans, and everyone who still appreciate reading a good book or a graphic novel that sparks imaginations and inspirations. To sum up the late afternoon trek to the SMX Convention Centre is a prelude to the wild that is about to happen this weekend. For someone who has been visiting this event since those school days this event never loses its lustre. Every year there’s something to look forward to and for this year it’s some books that where hyped.

Big Bad Wolf Manila | Book Sale Madness

03.06.2019 – The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale event has been running for TEN DAYS non-stop 24/7 that most people who has been there would probably have not went home. There’s so much to go around this event that you might get lost into spending too much for something you might not actually need. It’s the biggest book sale event in the country that has been held in the last two years. It is the most anticipated book sale event that most people have camped near the area of the World Trade Center Manila where the event is being held. The magnitude of this event has proven that physical books are still in-demand where in other countries have shrunken into digital files in someone’s mobile phone or tablet. This is also the alternative for some to acquire exclusive book not sold in stores.

Get Into Libraries | Last Returns & Goodbyes

08.18.2018 – It has been a week since leaving Adelaide South Australia and spending the past seven days re-adjusting to the most densely populated and inadequate city in the Philippines and if things have become quite a challenge going through navigating from one city to the other you’ll probably won’t even bother to notice it. Last Saturday it was my last trip to Marion Libraries located at the back of Westfield Marion. It was the most frequent time spending to study, read up the latest magazine, and also borrowed DVDs and audio CDs that I have the opportunity to appreciate each of them. From old cancelled TV shows to graphic novels that you’ll probably never see it in your nearest bookshop.

Superman: Birthright | A Man of Steel Story

07.16.2018 – Action Comics has made monumental number reaching issue #1000 a couple of months back and bringing back the red tights that he’s been known for. The comic book that introduced this character revolutionized the industry still continue to fight for truth, justice, and not only the American way but representing the world. Whenever in other mediums like animation, television, movies or video games “The Man of Steel” has been an icon and what shape him are these stories. There have been many origins, but “Superman: Birthright” was those you might forget.

Get Into Libraries | A Graphic Novel World

07.11.2018 – Graphic novels has come a long way being acknowledged not just a four colour page comic book. But a rich source of stories with images that is now the basis of what movies, television series, and other medium that defined its literacy among the shelves of books that you’ll find in a library. In other countries, libraries are a dying breed that most gravitate to popular opinion than what is important to the future generation. Kids these days have been spoiled with the technology that they have as to compared to the older generation that prefer the tactile feel of the inks, smell, and pages of a graphic novel.

Cove Civic Centre | Marion Libraries

07.02.2018 – Libraries are essential to every community and in South Australia every suburb has it. In the City of Marion, there are three libraries that support this endeavor of learning and reading for children as well as adults too. I spent most the time at the Marion Library located at the back of Westfield Marion just opposite Bunnings Warehouse since its close where I reside. But never have the chance to explore the other three libraries not until yesterday when a friend offered to drive up to Hallett Cove to accompany him to assisting in search for car parts. Of course, I had to oblige to save up taking Adelaide Metro on a Saturday morning. It was also good timing to visit another friend who organized a photography workshop as the Cove Civic Centre that day too.

Marion Library | Renew and Returns

01.13.2018 – Libraries in Australia is one the best places to find some quiet time and a good book to read. It’s very much alive that reading an actual book or browsing the latest magazine is probably a novelty in some countries that slowly being phased out as ‘cost cutting’ without thinking it still has benefits for most people. I found a place to study or catch up reading some interesting topics, but rarely I borrow and take it home. The first book I borrowed was overdue last January 11th, which was renewed for another month and now its time to return it.

Thoughts About | Inside Marion's Library

11.29.2017 – Libraries are an essential part of society that’s one part of helping educate not only future generations, but also a place of information, arts, entertainment, and culture. The modern library now is not just about books it’s also a place for learning. These days the library in the Philippines is considered ‘a lost art’ as most people born after the internet explosion is either glued to their Facebook and other social media. But in Australia for a country that’s forward thinking and keeping up with modern times has kept their libraries modernized and updated that seemingly impressive.

Reality Inside Book for Less Warehouse Sale!

08.02.2015 – Saturday was the busiest first day of the month this August. There were lots of events that transpired yesterday. One of these events is the month long “Book for Less” warehouse sale, which has been teased last Friday prior to the chaos. It was the start of another month and also a very hectic weekend as hopefuls from all over Metro Manila travelled to Frankfurt Street, where the warehouse sale was held just in front of La Consolacion College in Pasig City…

Book for Less Teases Warehouse Sale!

07.31.2015 – If you’ve got nothing to do on a Saturday and have less budget to spend on something to read probably the “Book for Less” warehouse sale might be right up your alley or unless if your from far off land might be a place to venture with a few friends. “Book for Less” has been teasing a gallery of images what the warehouse would look like when their doors open...

Goodies from Singapore!

09.05.2013 – It’s obvious that I missed the weekend’s “The Pop Culture of the Year” which was really not my plan to go back there. Last year’s Singapore trip was tight schedule was a pressure cooker it was too short of a trip to see more of the place. My good friend Kartonista made sure he got me something not to miss the convention and other things besides the friends we made in our last travel there. Well actually he was there surprisingly. There’s so much fun in the goodies he took home from his recent visit to the red dot island and I’m still feeling the residue from that adventure.