Filipino literature

New local press Exploding Galaxies brings forgotten Filipino literary stars back to life

The press is expanding our Filipiniana shelves one thoughtfully-designed book at a time, starting with Wilfrido D. Nolledo’s postmodernist novel, “But for the Lovers”

Original ‘Noli’ and ‘El Fili’ manuscripts now free to view at the Nat’l Library—with audio guides

Dr. Jose Rizal’s masterpieces are just one of the many rare books, photographs, maps, and memorabilia that are now accessible to everyone—free of charge!—including library goers with vision impairment