Pasay City, Philippines. The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), the Philippines’ largest and longest-running book festival, opened its doors to a full house of eager readers and book enthusiasts on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex. The fair, which runs until September 14, 2025, is a celebration of literature, bringing together local and international exhibitors showcasing a vast array of titles for every kind of reader.
Among the participating exhibitors is Claretian Publications, which has set up five booths, numbers 242 to 246, at the Kalye Katoliko (Isle J). The Claretian booths are located directly in front of their fellow Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc. (ACCI) members, including Paulines, Jescom, Don Bosco, Bayard, and Word and Life Publications, creating a vibrant hub for faith-based literature.
The first day of the MIBF was marked by a strong turnout, with book lovers and buyers filling the two-floor venue. Claretian Publications’ booths offer a wide selection of essential liturgical and religious books, including Bible Diaries and the unique Manga Messiah Catholic Edition. These titles are particularly valuable for both personal libraries and institutional collections.
Visitors are invited to come and explore the rich selection of titles at the Claretian Publications booths.
Adding to the excitement, the 19th Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Claretian Publications is proud to announce that nine of its authors are finalists for this prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding Filipino Catholic authors.
Entrance tickets for the MIBF are available online at PHP 50 for general admission, and a discounted rate of PHP 35 is offered for students, PWDs, and senior citizens.
