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Asia Stage: Amplifying Asia’s Voice at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

Books have the power to cross borders, carrying the voices, experiences, and cultures of those who create them. This capacity to bring people together takes center stage at the Asia Stage of the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. From October 15 to 19, illustrators, writers, publishers, and thought leaders from across Asia will gather to share their stories, celebrate their craft, and showcase the richness and diversity of Asian literature to the world. The Asia Stage is the vision of Rex Education, brought to life in partnership with Frankfurt Buchmesse and supported by the National Book Development Board. Its journey began in 2018 as the ASEAN Forum, evolved into the ASEAN Stage in 2019, and in 2024, it embraced its current identity: the Asia Stage. What began as a noble idea to highlight regional publishing has grown into a recognized platform, a stage where the depth of Asia’s literary voices can shine on the global scene. At the heart of this initiative is Atty. Dominador D. Buhain, Chairm...
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Rex Education Congratulates Three of its Distinguished Authors

  Rex Education Celebrates Atty. Hector M. De Leon Jr., Atty. Nilo T. Divina, and Atty. Tranquil A. Salvador as Asia Business Law Journal’s Philippines Top Lawyers 2025 A-List Rex Education proudly congratulates three of its distinguished authors—Atty. Hector M. De Leon Jr., Managing Partner of SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan; Atty. Nilo T. Divina, Managing Partner of Divina Law, and Atty. Tranquil A. Salvador, Partner at Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles—for their recognition in the Asia Business Law Journal’s Philippines Top Lawyers 2025 A-List. According to Asia Business Law Journal, A-List lawyers are “lawyers who are currently the star performers of the Philippines’ legal profession; the lawyers who are personally undertaking the country’s top legal work, crafting the most cutting-edge legal solutions to complex problems, and setting the highest standards in terms of quality, innovation and the ability to handle complex matters.” The journal also d...
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SM Prime Launches Manual for a Waste-Free Future

  The SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) campaign for a Waste-Free Future and its  Recyclable, Disposable, Compostable, or RDC model aims to make segregation simple, easy, and actionable.   In the recent  Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025), SM Prime launched the SM Waste Free Future Manual – a playbook that encourages individuals and communities to learn about RDC and building better segregation habits.   Limited number of copies have been printed in support of SM Prime’s sustainability efforts. A digital copy of the manual will be made available for download.   Small steps, big impact   In the Philippines, the country generates up to 61,000 tons of waste daily and an annual 2.7 million tons of plastic waste. A figure that will rise with urbanization and poor waste disposal practices.   Inspired by the SM Green Movement’s strong call to action to make sustainability part of everyday life, SM Waste Free Future invites everyone to become part of the ...
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NBDB Sends Off PH delegation to the World’s Largest Book Fair

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) rolled out a spirited send-off for more than 100 Filipino publishers, authors, illustrators, and creatives bound for the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair (FBM), happening from October 15 to 19, where the Philippines takes the spotlight as its Guest of Honour (GoH). The evening celebration, held at the 2025 Manila International Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center on September 11, brought together the country’s diverse delegation for networking and a toast to this historic moment in global publishing. Guests at the send-off were given an exclusive first look at the Philippine Pavilion – a 2,300 square-meter cultural space featuring daily author talks, installations, performances, and more than 65 interdisciplinary programs highlighting Philippine literature and creativity. “The National Book Development is here to ensure that all of you are ready to present our books to the world,”  said NBDB Executive Director and Philippines as Guest of Honour ...
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SM Supermalls and PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group Join Forces to Promote Public Awareness on Cybersecurity

Manila, Philippines – September 2, 2025.  SM Supermalls and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held today at the SM Supermalls Headquarters Boardroom in MOA Square, Pasay City. Strengthening Cybersecurity Awareness The partnership between SM Supermalls and the PNP-ACG highlights their shared mission to raise public awareness on cybercrime prevention. L-R: Karen C. Zabaljauregui, Senior Assistant Vice President for SM Lifestyle, Inc., Engr. Junias M. Eusebio, Operations Vice President for SM Supermalls, PBGen. Matthew P. Baccay, PNP Acting Director for Investigation and Detention Management, PBGen. Bernard R. Yang, PNP Acting Director for Anti-Cybercrime Group. The partnership highlights SM Supermalls’ commitment to championing public safety and security by supporting the PNP-ACG’s efforts to raise awareness on cybercrime prevention. Under the agreement, SM Supermalls and ...
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