Philippines Guest of Honour. Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

An animation that sweeps through centuries of Philippine history, revealing how literature shapes the nation and gives voice to its people.
Animation: Mervin Malonzo | Words: Rody Vera | Music: Chino Toledo

Events

Join us in our journey through these activities that constitute the Philippines’ Guest of Honour Program

Exhibition poster for "Oculus" at Heidelberger Kunstverein, featuring Stephanie Misa and Joscha Steffens, March 15 - May 18, 2025. Opening on March 15, 18:00. Curated by Patrick Flores.

Oculus

Poster for the Leipziger Buchmesse 2025 featuring several authors from the Philippines. The event is from March 27-30, 2025, with the Philippine stand at Hall 4, C402.

Philippines at the Leipzig Book Fair

Poster for a literary program launch

Literary Program Launch

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Authors & Books

Get to know the Philippine authors whose works represent the vibrant Philippine literary landscape.

Authors
  • Daryll Delgado

    Daryll Delgado

  • Jessica Zafra

    Jessica Zafra

  • Ren Galeno

    Ren Galeno

  • Jay Ignacio

    J. Philip Ignacio

  • Stephanie Coo

    Stephanie Coo

  • Kristian Cordero

    Kristian Sendon Cordero

  • Monica Frohlich

    Monica Fröhlich

  • Paolo Herras

    Paolo Herras

Books
  • Abstract book cover for "Remains" by Daryll Delgado, featuring chaotic brushstrokes in various colors

    Remains

    Daryll Delgado

  • Illustrated book cover of "The Age of Umbrage" by Jessica Zafra, featuring a group of people socializing and celebrating indoors with drinks and party accessories.

    The Age of Umbrage

    Jessica Zafra

  • Josefina

    Josefina

    Russell Molina, Ace Enriquez

  • Depikto

    Depikto

    Ruvel Abril

German Edition
  • Sa Wala: Für nichts

    Sa Wala: Für nichts

    Renren Galeno

  • Alandal 1

    Alandal 1

    Jay Philip Ignacio, Alex Nino

  • Die Straßenkatzen von Manila

    Die Straßenkatzen von Manila

    Archie Oclos

  • Vier Wünsche ans Universum

    Vier Wünsche ans Universum

    Erin Entrada Kelly

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Literary & Cultural Programs

Discover the diverse cultural and literary programs planned for 2025 at various locations throughout Germany.

Item 1

Mar 15 - May 18

Oculus

Oculus

Heidelberger Kunstverein

Heidelberg

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Item 2

More content coming soon

See All Literary Programs

Philippine Publishing

Learn more about the flourishing Philippine publishing industry through these fast facts

10.8M Filipinos around the world

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, 2022

109M Total household population (as of May 1, 2020)

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

33.4M (30.70%) under 15 years old (young dependents)

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

135 Languages

Source: Commission on the Filipino Language

7641 Islands

Source: National Mapping and Resource Information Authority

A display of various books is arranged on white shelves, showcasing different covers and titles from Filipino authors

Fast Facts on the Philippine Book Publishing Industry

ISBN growth from 2014 to 2023

A bar chart showing the growth of Philippine book publishing from the years 2014 to 2023. The stats show a growth from 7,825 to 10,297.

Source: National Library of the Philippines

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