The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is the country’s biggest and longest-running book event, attracting over 160,000 visitors each year. It brings together more than 200 local and international exhibitors, publishers, authors, and educators alike. Beyond being a marketplace for books, MIBF promotes literacy, uplifts the publishing industry, and offers a space for book signings, product launches, and engaging discussions for readers of all ages.
This year, Circle of Chabacano Dreams President Che Enriquez brought our beloved Chabacano to the Manila International Book Fair through her very own Enriquez Publishing House, joining The Indie Publishers Collab Ph at BooX that Leave a Mark booth. Included in her idea is the book signing.
Last year, when we struggled finding a publisher for the NGO to move forward, she built her own publishing house. I might be her first author pero sana hindi ako ang last. Sana next year madami ng mga author na taga Cavite City ang may book signing sa MIBF. Bitbit di lamang ang mga aklat ng Chabacano pati mga maaring ipagmamalaking literatura ng ating ciudad.
A heartfelt thank you to my Chabacano editor - Ms. Jocelyn Dela Rosa. Muchas gracias for your unwavering support, your guidance, your honest corrections (even in my posts!), and your thoughtful advice. I deeply appreciate it all.
To the following DepEd teachers whom Boss Che approached to ensure the final books are all corrected: English editors- Mr. Marvin A. Arnaldo, Ed.D., Mr. Don Kristopher G. Noble, Ms. Marjorie Princess C. Abulog and Filipino editor - Mr. Mark Vincent Millona. Maraming-maraming salamat for your expertise and dedication in shaping these three books.
To everyone who visited our booth from September 10–14, thank you for supporting our advocacy in preserving and promoting one of our city’s greatest treasures - Chabacano.
I also like to give a big shoutout to Cavite State University through Sir Vhernie Lopez and St. Joseph College President Sr. Annie Alejado, A.R.. Maraming salamat po for believing in Chabacano and standing with us in this cause.
Lastly, our dynamics is really weird but at the end of the day, we always find a way to settle things. Maraming salamat, Che not just for me, but even more for everything you are doing for the heritage of Cavite City.
And of course, thank you, CCD Team! ❤🫰
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