Trese + Secret HQ | The Fan Gathering

12.14.2019 – Secret HQ hosted a Trese launching party for the “Trese Lite Postcard Book 1”, which would be considered the second biggest fan gathering since the Dia del Libro in 21 April 2019. This time around Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo are joined by Trese Deviations creators David Hontiveros and Marvin del Mundo. This is the first time that both creators of the original series had a launch gathering since the Trese Night Gallery at The Crucible that also released the Book of Murders in 2013. For this launch it was also a first for Komiket’s Secret HQ to host a launch party at the same time a signing event for local creators since they opened last month.

Why You Should Get Trese Book of Murders!

11.17.2013 – Trese: Book of Murders collects all thirteen chapters from the first three volumes of the series. It’s the collected hardcover edition that was launch in the recent Trese Night Gallery that featured Kajo Baldisimo’s works. The collected edition was produced by Visprint Inc., and it was limited to 2000 copies which is also available at Filbar’s. The same book was also released at the recently concluded Komikon 2013 since the sixth book didn’t make it.

Trese: Stories from the Diabolical!

11.03.2013 – Halloween may be over but the adventures of Alexandra Trese never stop as long as the city is safe for everyone. But usually the story doesn’t focus on Ms. Trese as most of the readers may come to think. There are other interesting characters and one peculiar individual by the name of Hank Sparrow come to mind. In reality he is based on a real person named Hank Palenzuela. Most people would identify him as Captain Jack Sparrow… Yes that drunken pirate.

The 3rd Filipino ReaderCon Event Details!

11.01.2013 – The Filipino ReaderCon is an annual event organized by Filipino writers and book bloggers that would celebrate and provide support for the growing communities of Filipino readers. The first Filipino ReaderCon in 2011 entitled “Filipino Readers Make it Social,” was held during the Manila International Book Fair. Now on its third year the Filipino ReaderCon is set to happen on November 9, 2013 at the Ateneo Rizal Library. The event still have a pre-registration for those interested to attend…

Trese Night Gallery at the Crucible!

10.23.2013 – Trese Night Gallery is the first ever exhibit and solo show for Kajo Baldisimo. The artist behind the detailed art of the successful comic book series which was co-created by Budjette Tan. The exhibit had a soft opening starting on November 22, 2013. This event will also release the collected edition of the first three volumes of Trese divided in thirteen chapters to be launched on November 26, 2013 which is this Saturday that fall into Halloween ComicFest.

PRESS RELEASE: Trese Night Gallery!

10.21.2013 – Trese is gaining ground to be one of the most popular series in the modern era of Filipino Komiks being a police procedural with supernatural elements based from local folklore retold for the this generation is something you might not possible heard of. The series started with thirteen chapters divided in three volumes that were originally sold individually as photo copied pages stapled together. Currently Visprint Inc. published the stories in book format on its way to its sixth volume...

Converse + Komiks: Punk Your Chucks!

09.22.2013 – Converse is an iconic brand which was founded for more than a hundred years and its resurgence in the new century signifies its identity as an Urban Lifestyle shoe tapping professionals in the skateboard community as its brand ambassadors. Chuck Taylor All-Star became their iconic product and basketball shoes which were named after a well-known athlete who would possibly be the first to have his name on those sneakers. It was popularized by Converse and its the face of the brand.

Trese: The Filbar's Edition!

08.06.2013 – Trese the creation of Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo has been captivating a growing cult following. Great stories that made you feel like watching an episode of Fringe or the X-Files that inspired an original fresh new take on Filipino horror genre. It’s been a while since Midnight Tribunal was released its fifth book of the series and the rave reviews continue to flow making Alexandra Trese’s adventures become a word of mouth in the social media.

Trese Preview in Manila Noir Book Launch!

07.04.2013 – Manila Noir is a compiled of featured stories by Lourd de Veyra, Gina Apostol, F.H. Batacan, Jose Dalisay, Eric Gamalinda, Angelo R. Lacuesta, R. Zamora Linmark, Rosario Cruz-Lucero, Sabina Murray, Jonas Vitman, Marianne Villanueva, Lysley Tenorio, Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo.



It’s part of Akashic Books an award winning series of original noir anthologies comprised of all-new stories set in the Philippine’s capital city. It is edited by Fil-American fictionist and the 2011 Asian American Writer’s Workshop Lifetime Achievement Awardee in Jessica Hagedorn.

Trese: Midnight Tribunal Book Launch & Signing!

11.10.2012 – Trese the creation of Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo has had a steadily growing cult following. Slowly the series is getting noticed in the pop culture mainstream. They grow in numbers with every book released and the series progress with each adventure that featuring our heroine in Alexandra Trese and the Kambals (twins). The latest Trese graphic novel in the Midnight Tribunal had an intimate launch at NBS Best Sellers branch in Robinsons Galleria earlier.

Event: Trese Midnight Tribunal Book Signing!

11.05.2012 – If you missed the release of Trese: Midnight Tribunal at the recently concluded Komikon 2012 then you may have your second chance to get a copy at the upcoming book signing at National Bookstore’s Best Sellers this Saturday at the Robinsons Galleria branch.



The hit adventure series gets a special book signing launch which features a definite treat to its cult following from Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. This special edition of Trese: Midnight Tribunal gets an exclusive edition to be released at the event.