Reading in the Philippines (Filipino Reader Conference)

Joining in on the Reader Con discussion question. For this week it's How hard or easy is it to be a book lover in the Philippines? What are some of your frustrations as a Filipino reader? And what are the positive aspects of being a reader in the Philippines?

Ok so for the pros, I think that we do have a relatively good selection of bestsellers and pop titles. In recent years, with the coming of Powerbooks and Fully Booked, we've gotten access to a lot more titles than were around when I was...