Publication company Precious Pages and its imprints will exhibit new books, arrange book signings, and provide free workshops at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), which will take place at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from September 14 to 17, 2023.

Areums are in for a treat with Precious Hearts Romances' publication of University Series 2: Safe Skies, Archer by 4reuminct in a new edition.

Additionally, Life Is Beautiful (LIB) Books has additional Wattpad stories available under their Inksteady imprint’s College Series 2: Taming the Waves and Josh Gonzales's Law Series 3: Kill Me, Attorney.

To commemorate the publication of the latest book in her acclaimed series, Stallion Revisited: West Rodriguezauthor Sonia Francesca will have a book signing, along with Phoenix Academy author Lostmortals, Hush Louder! author Irshwndy, and Do Stars Fall? author Maria_CarCat.

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On September 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Meeting Room 6, a class titled Pagsulat at Pagguhit ng Big Book will be held. Storytellers Ara Villena, Conrad Tua, Dr. Eugene Evasco, and Abet Cruz will offer insightful commentary.

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On Sunday, September 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., Black Ink will provide a free class titled How to Draw Manga for aspiring artists in Meeting Room 5 of the SMX Convention Center. The class will feature speakers Regine Lim, Mike Banting, and Cha Miu who will cover anatomy, panels and angles, line art, and much more.

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Aside from new books and book signings, visitors can avail of discounts of up to 50% on books and other items from the Precious Pages booth.

The Precious Hearts Romances series, published by Precious Pages Corporation (PPC), has some of the most popular love stories in the country.

PPC expanded into additional imprints as part of its commitment to continue educating and engaging readers, namely Life Is Beautiful (LIB) Books, Red Room, Manila Pop, and Pride Lit.

—by Jabez Portilla