The Philippines: Frankfurt Book Fair's guest of honor

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Sabine KieselbachOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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The Philippines is the guest of honor at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair, highlighting its literature through 40 new translations of works by Filipino authors. Among them, Jose Dalisay's debut novel "Killing Time in a Warm Place" explores rebellion against Ferdinand Marcos' regime and its aftermath. Daryll Delgado's novel "Remains" delves into the impact of Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the Philippines in 2013. The event aims to promote international cultural exchange and showcase literary diversity from the Southeast Asian country.

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