“Almost a decade ago, we arrived with a modest booth and a flicker of hope. Today, the Filipino imagination stands at the center of the world’s largest book fair.” With these words, Sen. Loren Legarda set the tone for the Philippines’ historic role as Guest of Honour at the opening of the Philippine Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. Her message offered a strong reflection on the country’s literary journey, from early hopes to global presence. Legarda, who is the visionary and project principal of this milestone, spoke of the writers, publishers, translators, designers, and cultural workers whose collective […]... Keep on reading: Philippine Stand at Frankfurt; Legarda: Our stories speak with one soul