Moymoy Lulumboy 6 and other fantasy titles lead Lampara Publishing’s new releases

With ABS-CBN picking up the rights to develop the beloved fantasy series into a multimedia franchise, Moymoy Lulumboy 6 instantly became one of the most anticipated releases on the biggest and longest running book fair in the Philippines.

The sixth installment debuted during the first day of the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) last September 13 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasig City.

Following Moymoy Lulumboy’s journey as a fascinating character who continues to grapple with the complexities of adolescent life, Lampara Publishing’s latest novel succeeds in debunking the preconceived notions about aswang by going beyond its role in popular culture.

PISTA! Pambansang Komperensiya sa Panitikang Pambata

On October 27, 2018, writers, illustrators, educators, students and children’s literature enthusiasts gathered to attend the first Pista! (Pambansang Komperensiya sa Panitikang Pambata).

Sponsored by Lampara Publishing House, Inc., the conference was directed by writerteacher China Patria de Vera and award-winning author Dr. Eugene Y. Evasco. Plenary speakers were Dr. Rosario Torres-Yu who talked about regional children’s literature, Mr. Segundo Matias, Jr. who discussed his young adult novel Mga Batang Poz and award-winning author Wilfredo Pascual who discussed the children’s literature in Asia and Africa.

Segundo Matias Jr.'s Mga Batang Poz Tell The Stories Of The Millenial PLHIV

With the rising cases of HIV-AIDS in the country, the need for information about the disease is a need for all as many are still stuck with misinformation, and disgust with the people who are afflicted by this condition. We must first know, that it is a death sentence for them, given that there are treatments and lifetsyle adjustments that can be made that actually makes their live more normal.

Recently, Segundo Matais Jr., author of the book series Moymoy Lulumboy, launched his newest young adult book "Mga Batang Poz" published by Lampara Punlishing House. The book talks about the lives of young people living with HIV and the stories that each have that uncovers the journey and how they are all connected.

Moymoy Lulumboy Continues its Journey with Fifth Book

Lampara Books' epic fantasy series Moymoy Lulumboy returns with its fifth book. Dubbed

Moymoy Lulumboy: Ang Lihim Ng Libro, the adolescent novel takes readers to the enchanting world of Gabun where local mythological creatures like aswang, duwende, manananggal, kapre, and tikbalang co-exist with each other and fight for communal peace.

The latest installment continues with the journey of Moymoy Lulumboy as he struggles to cope up with the death of his mother Liliw and contend with his legacy as the hero that will save Gabun from evil forces. Moymoy Lulumboy, whose shape-shifting powers resemble that of an aswang, is slowly transforming into a character with a little darkness and aggression in his soul, but whose kindness and compassion remain throughout the coming-of-age conquest.

Lampara Books Launches Moymoy Lulumboy Book 2: Ang Nawawalang Birtud - For Young Adults

Lampara Publishing House beams with pride with the launching of ‘Moymoy Lulumboy Book 2: Ang Nawawalang Birtud ” set on September 19 at the SMX Convention Center, Meeting Room 5.

“Moymoy Lulumboy” became a byword among the young adults all over the country who love to read original Filipino novels when the book “Moymoy Lulumboy – Ang Batang Aswang” was launched last February 2015. 

And due to popular request, the second installment regarding the adventures of Moymoy Lulumboy continues in “Moymoy Lulumboy Book 2: Ang Nawawalang Birtud.”

And yes, the successful formula: Fifty percent mythology, fifty percent adventure, a hundred percent Filipino: are still present in this novel.