The University of the Philippines Press was named Publisher of the Year at the 29th National Book Awards held at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila.

Handed out yearly by the Manila Critics Circle and the National Book Development Board, the National Book Awards recognize the best of the previous year’s locally published books. The 29th National Book Awards feted the best books published in 2009.

This is the UP Press’ third time to be named Publisher of the Year, having previously received the honor in 1996 and 2002.

A stylish Christmas with Candy
This month’s issue features a style special that brings dresses, hells and accessories you can wear with outfits for every holiday event.

This month’s Style Files also features fashion designer Camille Co, entrepreneurs Laureen Uy and Lexi Gancayao, fashion blogger Rosanna Aranaz, fashion stylist and designer Boop Yap. Fashin stylist and blogger Lissa Kahayon, and model, photographer, and creative entrepreneur Tricia Gosingtian.

This month’s issue also features the Candy Christmas gift guide. A gadget special also features this year’s techie must-haves.

'Power and Privilege' launched
“Power and Privilege: Essays on Politics, Economics and Government” by columnist Rene Azurin was recently launched by Anvil Publishing.

The book provides students with a critical understanding of what public policies will best serve the general welfare. By introducing crucial elements of history, political and economic theory, social psychology and philosophy on public issues.

“Power and Privilege” is Asurin’s second book with Anvil Publishing. The first book, entitled “Power Without Virtue” received international praise and positive reviews for tis incisive analysis of Philippine government and the different administrations.

The season's best toys in K-Zone and Total Girl
K-Zone features the 49 hottest toys of 2010 in its December issue, along with a promo on page 41 to give readers a chance to bring all of the toys home.

Meanwhile, Total Girl is packed with 88 gift ideas that are all easy on the budget.

This month’s issue also features Emma Watson on the cover and comes with a free poster book with 2010’s top stars.