Mitch Albom Arrives In Manila

Best-selling author Mitch Albom arrived in Manila on Wednesday, February 19.

Mitch Albom's book signing schedule

Albom is in the country for a couple of book signing events organized by National Book Store. They will be held in Glorietta on Saturday and in Ayala Cebu on Sunday.

"Before the opening of Glorietta, early birds may line up at the entrance of National Book Store along Palm Drive beside J.Co Donuts," National Book Store said. "This shall be the official registration line for Mitch Albom's book signing event until the mall opens when the registration line will move to the Glorietta Activity Center. This entrance of National Book Store will be opened at 9:30 AM while mall entrances open at 10 AM."

While in the Philippines, the 55-year-old American novelist will also visit schools and will take a trip to Tacloban to show his support to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

Albom is the man behind New York Times bestsellers "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven." He has sold over 35 million copies of his works worldwide.

Aside from being a perennial bestselling author, Albom is a journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician.