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On Wednesday, September 9, the annual Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) officially opened its doors to the public at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City.
This year, it bears the theme “Get Lit: Reading in a New Light” and has 165 exhibitors positioned across two levels of the venue.
On its first day, it was already a hive of activity as book lovers rushed to secure deals and other perks provided by the vendors.
Authors of several titles and other key figure in the publishing industry were also present and interacted with people through book-signing events and other activities set up on both levels.
Meanwhile, in the coming days, a star-studded affair will happen as personalities such as National Artist Ricky Lee, Kapuso news personalities Howie Severino and Atom Araullo, actress-content creator Mika Salamanca, and actor Wilbert Ross are expected to have their own events.
