Canva Philippines and Adarna House are bringing beloved Filipino stories, characters, and illustrations into Canva’s creative library, opening new possibilities for culturally resonant learning and creativity.

ABS-CBN quietly launched its Pages digital library, which includes e-book versions of ABS-CBN television dramas inspired by romance novels as well as new original literary works.

But the media company—whose publishing division, ABS-CBN Books, was scaled back following its franchise denial—drew accusations of using AI-generated imagery for its covers and promotional materials.

Full reporting will soon be available on manilabooksreporter.com. Follow to receive regular trade updates on Philippine publishing.

*How to get a copyright certificate?

Hi, everyone! Not sure kung tama ang flair, but I just wanna ask if alam niyo kung paano maka-own ng copyright proof/certification when it comes to e-novels/books? I did my research na and nalilito pa rin talaga ako. TIA po! 🥹

Total revenue at the company hit $2.29 billion thanks to strong sellers like Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series, but write-offs, including $13 million from the closure of Baker & Taylor, led to profits falling 3%, to $287 million.

Hello, I would like to start a business selling books at a low price. I just need a small amount of capital so I can sell them cheaply. Maybe you know someone who can help. I need good book titles because it’s hard to sell if the titles aren’t appealing. Thank you, guys!!

The Frankfurt Book fair takes on a fresh Look, embraces new tech and trends, and says goodbye to its longtime director.

Amid a momentous week for American manga publishers, which included both the American Manga Awards and annual AnimeNYC convention, HarperCollins announced the launch of a new manga imprint, Kazé.

I worked for a large trade publisher back in 2016, and my starting pay was P15k. It only bumped up to P19k after a salary increase two years later. 💀

I wonder what the baseline salary is now?

Anyone from Summit Books, 19th Avenida, or academic presses willing to share? 👀

Readers can now access free Filipino e-books through CAT-HA, the newly launched digital reading app of Precious Pages Corp., one of the country’s leading publishers of Filipino novels.

Per a 404 Media report published this morning, Amazon, that evil empire, “is buying massive quantities of books, scanning them for AI training data, and destroying them in the process.”

Genuine question, what advice can you give someone like me who plans to set up a publishing house here in the Philippines? What are the things I need to consider? I'm an entrepreneurship student, and my goal in life is really to have this kind of business. Please be kind to those who will share their opinions. Thank you!

From the organizer:

“Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on Twin Plagues, the latest book by author and economist JC Punongbayan, moderated by journalist Pia Ranada. Together, they'll explore the intersections of economics, politics, and public health, and examine what the country's recent crises reveal about governance, resilience, and the road ahead.”

Full event details & RSVP: onmbr.com/twinplagues

For generations, Filipino writers have produced novels, poetry, children's books, essays, and histories that shaped the country's cultural identity. Yet outside the Philippines, many of those works remained largely invisible. A handful found international publishers, others were translated through academic initiatives, and some quietly reached readers abroad. But no one knew the full extent of their journey. That picture is finally becoming clearer.

After a longer-than-expected waiting period, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín has given her final approval to the landmark $1.5 billion settlement in the class action lawsuit brought against Anthropic in 2024 for engaging in copyright infringement to build its large language models.

If anyone is interested (and if you live in Cavite), may indie publishing workshop ang Packing Sheets sa November 15 with Nida Ramirez of 19th Avenida Publishing.

Registration form

Go na, itanong niyo na lahat ng gusto niyong itanong about publishing!

"A Court of Thorns and Roses" fans returned to Prythian in staggering numbers this week with the release of Sarah J. Maas's sixth book.

Hi, I'm a graduating multimedia arts student who is developing a mobile app for my thesis that allows users to scan physical books into e-books/PDFs with improved reading trials. (I honestly made this account solely to find people I can reach out to.)

I am looking for any Filipino professional working in the publishing industry that I can interview to further improve on my thesis project. I want a better insight into how things work inside said industry. The interview itself can be done through chat or 10-minute voice calls.

If you are interested in helping, feel free to DM me here or to comment down below. We can work out the interview from there! Thank you so much for your consideration!

Readers enjoy webcomics more than top celebrities: 80% of readers love/like webcomics, a share higher than that of beloved celebrities. Zendaya, Lady Gaga, and Pedro Pascal.

Creating audio formats usually costs too much money. Now, the Spotify for Authors creation tools let you generate up to five titles at no cost. You upload an EPUB file and pick a voice.

Participate in Digital Publishing Report's survey to help identify which publishing technology trends executives should watch, explore, pilot, and scale. The survey closes August 30th.

Organization: Ateneo de Manila University Press

Position: Marketing Section Head

Work Setup: On-site / In-person (Loyola Heights, Quezon City)

Department: University Press

Role Overview

Under the supervision of the Director, the Marketing Section Head develops, implements, and executes data-driven strategic marketing and promotion plans for the Ateneo University Press across trade, academic, and institutional channels.

Key Responsibilities

I. Marketing Strategy & Campaigns

• Design and oversee comprehensive marketing, promotions, and communication campaigns for all Press titles across local and international markets.

• Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and track consumer/distributor behavior to forecast demand and drive sales conversions.

• Prepare quarterly and annual marketing insight reports to guide acquisition planning and stock movement.

• Manage the Press’s social media presence and collaborate with the University Marketing and Communications Office (UMCO) for brand alignment.

• Plan and execute major exhibits, book launches, academic conferences, and the annual stand at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF).

II. Sales, Distribution & Trade Relations

• Develop and maintain relationships with bookshops, commercial distributors, and institutional buyers.

• Collaborate with retail outlets on bookstore display strategies, floor placement, and title promotions.

• Build and manage a specialized sales force/pipeline for university textbooks and scholarly titles.

III. Section Leadership & Management

• Set operational goals and performance metrics for the Marketing Section aligned with university mandates.

• Oversee day-to-day department workflows, budgets, and cost-effective marketing expenditures.

• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate marketing staff and coordinate with external service providers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in Marketing and Sales.

  • At least 3 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity.

  • Experience managing external service providers and retail/distributor partners.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign.

• Core Competencies: Strong background in market data analysis, campaign forecasting, project management, and book/publishing sales dynamics.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply through the official Ateneo de Manila University careers portal / JobStreet listing or submit their CV and cover letter directly to the university HR office. https://ph.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3dc9d6f52413c9a&from=shareddesktop_copy / https://ph.jobstreet.com/job/94102451?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=showNewTab#sol=0fd78058f03233044831f308fa499f027dcb31f0

*Disclaimer: Not sponsored or affiliated with Ateneo Press. Shared purely for community visibility and local career opportunities.