September 11, 2026 (SMX Convention Centre, Manila): Sheikh Faisal Sheikh Mansor, President of MABOPA, promoted the 35th International Publishers Association Congress, set for 5-9 July 2026, in Kuala Lumpur. Apart from being given a slot to explain about the Congress, he also seized the opportunity to meet Mdm Cilette Liboro Co, a high-ranking officer from the Department of Education, who officiated the Manila International Book Fair’s opening ceremony. Sheikh Faisal also expressed gratitude to Andrea Pasion-Flores, Charisse Aquino Tugade, Paolo Sibal of BDAP, NBDB, and PEPA, and especially Jimmy Buhain, the Godfather of Philippine Publishing, for their support in encouraging their members to participate in the 2026 congress.
