Readers can now access free Filipino e-books through CAT-HA, the newly launched digital reading app of Precious Pages Corporation (PPC), one of the country’s leading publishers of Filipino novels.
Formerly known as Precious Pages iReader, CAT-HA lets fans dive into their favorite romance novels and discover new titles straight from their mobile devices—whether they’re commuting to work, taking a coffee break, relaxing at home, or simply looking for an escape wherever they are.
One of CAT-HA’s standout features is its FREE TO READ collection, allowing users to enjoy select titles at no cost.
Precious Pages Corporation President Segundo Matias Jr. shared that the app was inspired by his vision of making reading more accessible to people who may not always have the means to buy books or access reading materials.
“Alam naman natin yung crisis na marami sa mga Filipino ang hindi nakakapagbasa. Minsan nakakalungkot isipin na may mga taong hindi nakakabili ng books o walang access sa mga reading materials. Yun yung ginagawan ko ng paraan sa publishing, na sana yung mga walang kakayahang makapagbasa, magkaroon ng pagkakataon. Kaya yung mga ganitong klaseng initiative, tulad ng app na libre, malaking bagay.”
Segundo also said that CAT-HA is intended to offer a curated reading experience, with titles selected for their quality and appeal. “Kapag nakapagbasa ka na rito, you expect na compelling yung mga novels at maayos yung grammar.”
Looking ahead, he hopes CAT-HA will eventually expand beyond its current selection to include a wider range of genres and formats.
“Ang objective namin, sana magkaroon ng app na sari-saring genre na rin ang mababasa ninyo. In the coming months and years, sana pati comics, children’s books, at lahat na. We tried to fit in everything here, na kapag binuksan mo yung CAT-HA, nandun na.”
The CAT-HA app is available for download on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei AppGallery.
