PAWN PRESS

PAWN PRESS PAWN Press is an independent book publisher based in Cebu, Philippines . Since its inception in 2017,

PAWN Press is an independent book publisher based in Cebu, Philippines. Established in 2017, our press started as the official publishing arm of PAWN Records. Since its inception, PAWN Press has published several titles from up-and-coming and established writers in Visayas and Mindanao: on various literary forms and genres, written in Cebuano (Binisaya) and English. A mere pawn can potentially ove

rturn the outcome of the game. This is what we envision: a small press in the “margins” as a game-changer in the country’s independent publishing scene–in the country, because regional, too, is national. As we explore new literary alleys and continue to release more titles from new voices and established literary figures alike, we remain anchored in our humble beginnings, staying true to our DIY roots and zine culture.

FREE PALESTINE
19/06/2025

FREE PALESTINE

09/05/2025

We have already requested that Dawwang be immediately taken down from the Philippines Frankfurt 2025 website.

26/04/2025

We’re flipping the script in this exclusive edition with DYUP Sugbo and Lost Books Cebu! Trust us, it’s a plot twist you won’t want to miss!

So are you feeling lost, bookworm? Fear not, we’ve found the perfect place just for you! 💫

Catch the first episode of 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘴! featuring the recommended reads from the newest independent bookshop in downtown Cebu airing today at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM!

Tune in and take notes on 5 must-read Bisaya books!

Let’s get lost in the stories that bring us home. 💛📖





31/03/2025

BAKIT BOYKOT?
A Forum on the Frankfurt Book Fair and Palestine
April 2, 2025
8 PM / Zoom

THIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 2025, IS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK DAY. AS ISRAEL’S GENOCIDE OF PALESTINIANS CONTINUES, THIRTY CHILDREN WILL DIE ON THAT DAY, ADDING TO THE ALREADY MORE THAN 17,000 PALESTINIAN CHILDREN KILLED SINCE OCTOBER 7 2023.

SINCE OCTOBER 7 2023, THE FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR HAS REPEATEDLY EXPRESSED ITS SOLIDARITY WITH THE GENOCIDAL STATE OF ISRAEL THROUGH CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP, SILENCING OF PALESTINIAN VOICES, AND REFUSAL TO CONDEMN ISRAEL’S CRIMINAL ACTS.
THE PHILIPPINES IS THE GUEST OF HONOR FOR THIS YEAR’S FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR. A BOYCOTT FROM PHILIPPINE PUBLISHERS WOULD SPEAK VOLUMES ON THE SOLIDARITY OF PHILIPPINE AUTHORS WITH THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE.

24/02/2025
08/02/2025

YOUR COLA IS GIVING SUGAR RUSH OUT OF CONTRACTUALIZATION, EXPLOITATION, AND FORCED HUSH!

Anaa sa 200 ka mamumuong kontraktwal sa Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines ang gaatubang og hulga sa panginabuhian tungod sa tinaktakay karong Pebrero 10 agi sa pagputol sa kontrata tali sa agency nga Exel-Tech ug Coca-Cola. Sa pagputol sa ilang kontrata, gipasulod niini ang agency nga XISCO nga kakunsyabo usab sa mga Aboitiz.

Samtang gihimakakan sa Coca-cola ug Aboitiz ang tinaktakay, giipit sa mapangmig-utong kapitalista ang mga mamumuo nga modawat nalang sa 50% separation pay ug mag-reapply sa XISCO diin mobalik sa pagka probationary kun madawat man gani. Kini moputol sa ilang length of service ug mobungkag sa ilang unyon nga sobra pito ka tuig nang nakigbisog alang sa regularisasyon. Usa pud kini nga lakang aron maikyasan sa Coke ang kaso batok kanila alang sa regularisasyon sa mga mamumuo nga anaa hantod karon sa DOLE secretary.

Uban ako sa panawagan sa Regularisasyon, dili termination! Wala'y unyong buwagon ug wala'y mamumuong daug-daogon! Coca-cola ug Aboitiz, papanubagon! DOLE, act now!

CALL FOR ENTRIES | Artists, let's show our support to fellow creators and nation builders! Stand with Coke workers! You may send us illustrations or any art form exposing and opposing Coca-Cola's anti worker maneuvers for profit.





Work by Summer Veins

07/01/2025

It is our belief that books can console, heal, and transform. So we are calling on the reading community of Cebu who may have books to spare to help fill up the library of My Bonita Home for Young Girls, a rescue center in Cebu City for young women who are victims of abuse.

You may drop your book donations at our bookshop from January 7 to January 24. Our location is on the ground floor of the CAO Mercado Building along Osmeña Boulevard. Our opening hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you live in Mandaue City, kindly contact Antonette () directly to drop off your books.

We will accept any books that are good for 9 to 20-year-olds. Thank you and keep spreading the love of reading!

04/12/2024
attention! ⚠️we just dropped these super limited copies of POSTCRUDE vol 1 & 2 at . originally released in 2018 and 202...
23/11/2024

attention! ⚠️we just dropped these super limited copies of POSTCRUDE vol 1 & 2 at . originally released in 2018 and 2022, respectively, these rare postcard books feature your favorite local artists' works. go grab it before it runs out.

21/11/2024
14/11/2024

Join us this afternoon for an educational discussion on Philippine social realities! We'll discuss Philippine society, the main issues plaguing the nation, and the rich history of the people's struggle against oppressors and exploiters. The educational discussion will be held at the UPC kiosks at 1 pm. Feel free to join and tag along a friend or more! See you there! 🤍🤍

08/08/2024

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