National Book Store is the largest bookstore chain in the Philippines with 128 branches in the country.[1] It was set to open its first overseas branch, in Hong Kong, in September 2007. Contents [hide]
1 History 2 New Logo 3 An Institution 4 Rebuilding 5 References
[edit] History Through the hard work and leadership of Socorro Cancio-Ramos and the late Jose Ramos with their family, the company has evolved from a small stall into the most popular bookstore chain in the Philippines. Before the Japanese occupation, the first National Book Store started as a stall shop in Escolta. It sold supplies, GI novels, and textbooks. When World War II broke out, strict book censorship forced them to shift their trade to soap, candies, and slippers. They bought their merchandise from wholesalers and peddled them to smaller retailers. After the war, the whole Escolta area was burned to the ground. With all their stocks reduced to ashes, the couple was forced to rebuild. They were able to rebuild a barong-barong, in the corner of Soler and Avenida Rizal, in time to catch the post-war business boom. They went back to business by selling textbooks, notebooks, pad paper, and pencils. Business went very well since there were only a few stores that sold school supplies and books at that time. National Book Store's opening was strategically timed to welcome the first postwar school year. In 1948, Typhoon Gene destroyed the store and soaked all the merchandise. Socorro CancioRamos and Jose Ramos, with their family, decided to rebuild again, and slept for only three hours a day, spending the rest of their hours at work. They eventually constructed a two-story building with a mezzanine, which was to become their retail store for many years. In the 1950s, Mrs. Ramos, the wife of Socorro Cancio-Ramos, thought of producing a line of greeting cards and postcards using Philippine views and artwork. It was a brilliant move for her to earn more. By creating a distinct design, it would promote Filipino customs and traditions to the rest of the world. Later on, they acquired the Philippine franchise for Hallmark cards. It was also at this time that the they began a publishing program through the assistance of
international publishers such as McGraw-Hill, Prentice Hall, Lippincott, Addison-Wesley, and others. In 1955 and after five years of negotiations, the Ramoses were able to acquire a piece of prime property owned by the Guerreros. It was only in 1963, however, that the construction of the Albecer Building began. This building was named after the first three Cancio-Ramos children— Alfredo, Benjamin, and Cecilia. (AL-fredo, BE-njamin, and CE-cilia) Little did they know that this nine-story building was the first of many that they would build. When their children grew, they persuaded their parents to expand beyond Avenida Rizal. Although they were reluctant at first, the Ramos couple realized the opportunity envisioned by their children. They opened a new branch on Recto Avenue, a place catering to students. In the 1970s, they were able to acquire space in new shopping centers opening up in Cubao and Makati. This started the National Book Store chain's steady growth. By the 1990s there were over 50 branches across the country. National book store now consists of 128 branches, including NBS Express mini stores. [edit] New Logo 1996 brought significant change to National Book Store. The family decided to change the company logo and commissioned a Singapore design company to execute the new company identity. A more modern script was used, and what was once a striped background became a solid and bolder color red. This has brought a change in the store layout as well. Color-coded signs and logical merchandise displays provide a customer-friendly atmosphere in the branches. [edit] An Institution Over sixty five years of focused energy has brought National Book Store to where it is now: the pinnacle of the bookstore industry in the Philippines. The National Book Store family takes pride in its role as an institution that supports education and enhances lives by providing educational, professional, and social communication products. The values that took Mr. and Mrs. Socorro Ramos through adversity -- hard work, shrewd business skills and a strong sense of social responsibility -- remain the driving force for the whole Ramos family, their 2,500 employees in over 120 branches. They firmly believe that these values will keep National Book Store ahead in the future. [edit] Rebuilding In 1963, the Ramos family built a nine-story building that served/s as their base of operations. References
1. ^ ABS-CBN Interactive
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Source: http://www.nationalbookstore.com/docs/help.aspWhat is nationalbookstore.com? Nationalbookstore.com is the online shopping site of National Book Store, Inc. 2. What can I find in nationalbookstore.com? At nationalbookstore.com, you will find popular and best selling books, school and office supplies, gift items, toys, VCDs and DVDs, and other seasonal items. 3. How come there are shipping restrictions for certain products? This only applies to imported items (specific book and non-book products) and reprints that National Book Store has the right to sell in the Philippines only. The publishing and manufacturing industries regulate selling of these items. 4. How do I avail of nationalbookstore.com’s services and features? Just register as a member of nationalbookstore.com. Fill out the Registration Form by clicking on the 'Register' icon on the nationalbookstore.com home page. Membership is absolutely free. This allows nationalbookstore.com to permanently assign a user-name and password to you so you don't have to re-enter your account information on your next visits. However, you don’t necessarily have to register if you want to make a purchase in our website. If you prefer not to register, just click on the ―guest user‖ option and you will be allowed to continue with the ordering process even if you are not a registered user. Membership and Registration
1. Why should I register as a member of nationalbookstore.com? What are the benefits of being a member?
Your account in nationalbookstore.com is your passport to convenient and secure online shopping, your ticket to future promos and perks. Having an account will entitle you to reap future benefits, get discounts and receive freebies and updates. The personal information you provide when you register will help us cater to your needs and wants and give you a more personalized level of service. 2. How do I register? Is there a registration fee? Membership is absolutely free of charge. To register and become part of the growing list of nationalbookstore.com Members, click on the 'Register' button on the nationalbookstore.com home page. Carefully fill-out the registration form, as all items with the red asterisk sign (*) are fields that you are required to answer. Once you have completed this, click on 'Submit' button. Please take time to answer our questionnaire, this will help us serve you better and will allow us to cater to your needs. Click on 'Submit' after filling out the questionnaire. You will be able to view details of your registration. This ends the registration process. 3. What should I do if I forgot password? If you have forgotten your password, you can retrieve it by sending an e-mail with the following information to
[email protected] Full Name: Birth date: Complete Address: E-Mail Address: We will need the above information for us to verify your identity. We will then reply to you and send your password to the registered e-mail address that you used during your registration. Shopping and Shipping
1. How can I search for the product that I want to buy? You can search for the product of your choice in two ways. You can either use the (1) Search tool or you can also use (2) the Product Category List found on the left side of the Nationalbookstore.com Home Page. To use the Search tool, enter key word/s in the white box provided for, then click on 'Search' button. It will then show you results of your search. Keywords can be any word/s that are in reference to the item you are looking for such as title, ISBN, author, brand name, etc.
To use the Product Category List, position your cursor over the Item Category of your choice. This will allow you to view the items under that category. Please note that there are two types of product view list. The expanded view shows you that list of items with a short description per item. The compact view shows you more items in that category but with limited information per item. 2. How do I make a purchase? This is the best part, making your online purchase. Here are 5 easy steps: 1. Browse online and go to the item of your choice. To know more about the product, you can click on the product name or on the image. 2. If you want to purchase it, click on the 'Buy Now' icon. The item will automatically be added to your shopping cart, where you will be able to view all the items you have picked. Your shopping cart is eternally visible on the upper right hand portion of the page. 3. Check on the Gift Wrap icon if you wish to have purchased items gift-wrapped. 4. When you’re done, click on the ‘Check Out’ icon. Provide all Billing and Shipping Information required including your e-mail address and special instructions if you have any. After providing all necessary information, click on 'continue transaction'. 5. Choose your mode of payment and provide all payment details required. After doing so, you will now be able to view your final shopping list including the shipping charge and the total cost. You will also see your Transaction Number, Final Shipping and Billing Information. 3. How can I delete an item in my cart? On your shopping cart you can click on 'Remove' to delete the item. You can also change the quantity but make sure you click on 'Apply Changes' to update your shopping list. 4. How can I be assured that my order is being processed? You shall receive 3 email notices from us. 1. Order Confirmation – confirms that your order has been received. The message contains your online purchase transaction number, a summary of your orders and the corresponding delivery information.
2. Approval Confirmation – confirms that your orders have been approved. The message would also contain your online purchase transaction number, the items you ordered and approximate delivery time. 3. Delivery Confirmation – confirms that your orders have undergone the delivery process. The message contains the items you ordered and approximate delivery time. If you did not receive any of the confirmation via e-mails, please notify us via email at
[email protected] 5. How do I pay? What currency is used? Payments for purchased items are in Philippine Peso (PhP). International transactions, which get charged in US Dollars or other currencies, vary in currency conversion rates depending on the Issuing Bank or Credit Card Company at the time of settlement. Actual conversion is done by the Issuing Bank, upon settlement and NOT by nationalbookstore.com or myAyala. 6. How will I receive the items I purchased? How long? Nationalbookstore.com and myAyala's authorized couriers will deliver items to your specified shipping address (refer to 'How do I make a purchase?'). Excluding Sundays and holiday orders will be delivered within the next 2-3 days from the time of APPROVAL for items to be shipped within Metro Manila, and 3-5 days for provincial delivery. Some items such as large or customized goods may take a longer time to fulfill delivery. For more detailed information on Shipping, proceed to the Shipping page. 7. Where can the authorized courier deliver? The courier can deliver to most local, national and international destinations. For more detailed information on shipping destinations proceed to the Shipping page. If your address is out of coverage area as defined by the courier, you may use any one of National Book Store’s branches as the delivery address. The branch will call you as soon as the package is received from the courier. And you may pick it up at the branch. This option will be given to you during the order confirmation process. 8. How much does shipping cost? How do I pay? Please refer to the shipping cost tables available in the Shipping Info page.
Upon check out from your shopping cart, you will be asked to provide details of your shipping address. This will be the basis for your shipping cost, which will be added to the total cost of items purchased. Our integrated shopping feature allows you to pay only for one delivery charge when all ordered items would be sent to you in one single delivery address. 9. How do I track my orders? To track down status of orders, send e-mail inquiry to customerservice@myayalacom. Please indicate your transaction or order reference number, for cross-reference purposes. Safety of Credit Card Transactions
1. Is it safe to pay through credit card at nationalbookstore.com? Nationalbookstore.com uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption following the best practices for e-commerce. For your login process Nationalbookstore.com is using SSL 40-bit, while at all other transaction pages we use the SSL 128-bit (the encryption standard for banks), which is particularly very secure as it is the encryption used for financial institutions. All information is encrypted in our server and as it is sent it can't be hacked or intercepted. To know if your transaction is secure locate the locked padlock icon or the blue key icon (depending on the browser that you are using). 2. When do I get charged for my purchase? Upon receipt of the Delivery Confirmation email advising that your order had already been delivered. The pre-approval to charge your credit card will now be converted to an actual charge. Please note that the entry to your monthly credit card billing statement will read as "myAyala.com E-Store". 3. Are items in nationalbookstore.com more expensive than in the real store? Products offered at Nationalbookstore.com are offered at the actual store’s cost price. A delivery charge will be added to the total cost of items purchased. Returns and Cancellations
1. What do I do if I want to return an item? Please notify us via email at
[email protected] within seven (7)
from receipt of the item. We shall investigate on the matter and advise you of return instructions. For more information on return policies, please refer to our Returns page. 2. When can I cancel an order? You can cancel an order before approval by the credit card company. When you receive your Approval Confirmation e-mail advising the Transaction Approval, this signifies that the Credit Card Company and your Bank have accepted and approved your Credit Card transaction. At this point, you are no longer allowed to cancel your order in the same manner that a credit card has already been swiped during a physical card transaction. For more information on these policies, please refer to our Order Cancellation page. Customer Service
1. Who do I contact for help? For general comments – positive and negative, suggestions, and questions, please contact us at
[email protected] For all inquiries relating to your purchase, always state your Transaction Number for reference purposes.
Customer Review Rules
Share your own reviews for books. Before you get started, please read these simple rules to make sure your reviews are posted. Fill out every required field 1 Your headline –a quick overview of your review. 2 Your review – your personal, all original, unadulterated review. 3 Your email address 4. Whether you want your email address displayed with your name 5. Your city When writing your review: 1. Avoid using any profanities, obscenities or vulgarities , or any slanderous words. 2. Limit your words in 500 or less, be descriptive and certainly no single-word reviews
please. 3. Don't spill the beans by telling everyone how the story ends or even hint about it. 4. Stick to the content of the book. Your review might be helpful to other readers. 5. No need to use HTML tags. Nationalbookstore.com reserves the right not to post a review or edit your review when it violates any of the rules on item. Your review would be posted within 2-3 working days (excluding Saturday and Sunday).
Wish List
1. What is a wish list? The Wish List is a virtual shopping list for NBS registered members. If you are not yet a registered member, you may register at http://www.nationalbookstore.com/members/register.asp. It is a place where you can save items for future purchase so you don't have to search for them again later. You use your Wish List to save products you reorder frequently. Also, you may use it to send gift ideas to friends and family. 2. How do I add products to my Wish List? To add an item to the Wish List, just click the "Add to Wish List" bUtton, and the item will automatically be added to the your Wish List. 3. How do I delete products in my Wish List? To delete an item from the Wish List, simply click the "Delete from Wish List" button. 4. How do I view my Wish List? After logging in, click the "View Wish List" button, found on the upper left corner of the page, below the welcome note. 5. Can other people view my Wish List? Yes, but only if you choose to make it viewable by the public. You have the option to make your Wish List private or public. 6. What is a private Wish List? Private Wish Lists can only be viewed by the member when he/she is logged in to the NBS website. This is also ideal when you are listing items to give to family and friends. 7. What is a public Wish List?
Public Wish Lists can be viewed by anyone searching for the name of the member. In this case, anyone can purchase for the member, any item in his/her Wish List. Your family and friend's won't have to second-guess what to give you because they will see exactly what you want. 8. How can I search for someone else's wish list? Use the search button on the upper right hand corner of the page, select "wish list", and type the first name. The search result would appear of the name you typed including the respective email address. The email address will help you identify the wish list you are looking for, so make sure you know your friend's email address. 9. Can I use the Wish List if I don't have an account? No, you have to be registered. If you are not yet a registered member, you may register at http://www.nationalbookstore.com/members/register.asp. 10. I am ready to buy an item in my Wish List. What should I do? From your Wish List, select the items that you wish to purchase by clicking on the "Buy Now" button. These items will then be added to your shopping cart. 11. But I can still see them in my Wish List. How can I delete them? An item will automatically be deleted from the wish list only if the item has been ordered and the order has been "approved" and delivered. However, if someone else has bought an item in your wish list for you, you would have to delete the item manually from your list. Just click the "delete from wish list" button. 12. How many items can I add to my Wish List? There are no limit as to how many items your Wish List can hold. 13. Are there any items that cannot be added to the Wish List? All items found in the NBS website can be added to the Wish List.
Globe G-Cash FAQs What is G-Cash?
G-Cash is a service that turns your cell phone into an electronic wallet -- and it's a first from Globe! With G-Cash, Prepaid and Postpaid Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers can easily and conveniently do the following just by texting.
send G-Cash both here and from abroad receive G-Cash and exchange it for cash (you may exchange G-cash for cash at any Globe Business Center or you may go to any G-Cash outlet authorized to do cash-out make payments
It's fast, secure, and reliable -- all made possible by the banking institutions and money transfer services you've come to trust over the years. Non-subscribers can also send cash electronically to Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers through authorized G-Cash cash-in outlets. Can I use Globe G-Cash even if I'm not a Globe subscriber? This service is only available to Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers. However, a Globe or TM phone may be used to pay several bills regardless of the account holder so long as the correct information is provided. How do I start using Globe G-Cash in the National Book Store website? To start using Globe G-Cash, simply follow the following steps: First, you must be a registered Globe G-Cash subscriber. Second, you must have sufficient Globe G-Cash in your wallet. Browse through the product selection in the National Book Store website and choose the products that you want to purchase. Add the products to your shopping cart and then click on the checkout button. Fill out the shipping and billing information. Select G-Cash as your payment option on the drop down menu. Enter the mobile number you will use (follow the 09XXyyyyyyy format) Wait for text funding confirmation within 2 to 3 days. Reply to this text with your MPIN. No response after 5 minutes cancels the transaction.
How can I confirm payment if I forgot my reference number/there was no confirmation text received? You will receive an email notification once your order has been processed and approved.
Source: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Top_10_Bookstores_in_the_Philippines
Top 10 Bookstores in the Philippines Pinoys love to read, evidenced by the fact that bookstores are always full in a way that clothing stores rarely become. Be it to look for magazines, textbooks, pocketbooks or classics, here are the top 10 bookstores that we flocked to this 2009:
National Book Store
If there’s one bookstore that Pinoys go to, it must be NBS. It started out in 1948 as a school supply and textbook store, but now it’s a giant corporation, having 92 branches all over the Philippines. National Book Store is now a veritable household name. Its main branch is the recently-renovated four-story building in Cubao (take time to visit the topmost floor for a wide selection of previously-owned books). If it’s school supplies you’re looking for, National is that one place to go. “Laking National”? Looks like most of us are.
Fully Booked
Though National Book Store used to dominate the book store industry in the Philippines, Fully Booked is giving it a run for its money. Fully Booked somehow offers a more luxurious, comfortable ambience than the stark, sterile atmosphere ubiquitous in NBS, plus Fully Booked boasts a wider variety of book titles that Pinoy bibliophiles appreciate.
Powerbooks
As with Fully Booked, Powerbooks also offers a relaxing atmosphere that somehow encourages you to stay and browse through their amazing collection of books. Powerbooks is probably the first bookstore in the Philippines to actually encourage shoppers to read their wares, as they began to provide comfortable couches for everybody. This gamble apparently paid off, and now Powerbooks is one of the giant three of bookstores in the Philippines.
Goodwill Bookstore
Goodwill is an alternative option for the three popular bookstores mentioned above. It’s 100 percent Pinoy and has more than 5,000 stores all over our country. Its main strength lies in its wide selection of textbooks that are usually rarely found elsewhere.
Booksale
If you’re the type of person who loves the thrill of the hunt (for books), Booksale is definitely for you. Booksale stores are usually very small and cozy, with the hardbound books loosely organized by category, and the rest (magazines and pocketbooks) open for browsing in gigantic bins and racks. Spend hours looking at previously-owned classics and outdated magazines at a sizeable discount. Do know that Booksale is best browsed through if you’re not looking for a specific title but more for a particular type or book category.
Books For Less
Another alternative if you’re looking for something different. This is another Pinoyowned bookstore, and as the name implies, expect to pay less for your loved titles. Browse through their previously-owned book collection and you might chance upon a rare title you’ve been looking for.
Merriam & Webster Bookstore
This is yet another alternative option. Some Merriam & Webster branches may not house that many book titles, but you could adequately rely on this bookstore for your basic school supply needs.
Rex Bookstore
Rex Bookstore is one of the oldest bookstores in the Philippines, having been established in the 1950’s. Currently, its main specialty are textbooks and teaching materials, such as classroom charts and posters, as well as interactive CD-ROMs.
Centralbooks
Centralbooks is not that familiar to Pinoys, having only 8 branches in the country (including SM Megamall, Ever Gotesco – Manila, Aldevinco - Davao and Robinson’s Place – Iloilo). It offers a grand idea for book printing, however; it has a “books on demand” offer, where you could order a particular book title which they could reprint in a matter of minutes. No more out of print titles; try out this option if you ever have a hard time looking for that one book you’re just dying to read.
Those book stalls in Recto
Yes, they have to be included here in this list. If you’re looking for previously-owned highschool or college reference books, take the time to scour through stalls at Recto. Just remember not to be too obvious at showing your glee once you learn the price - we’re talking 70% off bookstore prices; you could probably ask for an even
lower price, if your bargaining skills are sharp. Just be sure to check the pages to see if they’re all there!
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OUR ORGANIZATION Driven by the mutual desire to promote literacy and readership awareness among Filipino children, National Book Store Inc. (NBSI), Anvil Publishing, Inc. and the Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP) launched the Buklat Aklat Mobile Library Project in 1998. Buklat Aklat is a collection of about 500 books covering the fields of Math, Science, Philippine Literature and Culture that visits public elementary schools, public libraries and barangays nationwide. The mobile library gives every Filipino child the chance to freely browse and read good books. The responses from each school visited across the country were really overwhelming since many of them do not have libraries at all. But due to logistical problems, Buklat Aklat temporarily halted. It was then revived after National Book Store Foundation, Inc. (NBSFI) was established towards the end of 2004 by the third generation of NBSI's Ramoses. NBSFI holds the responsibility for the continuous implementation of the Buklat Aklat Mobile Library Project as its acts as the official socio-civic arm of NBSI. The alarming problem of inaccessibility to basic services in education has also prompted NBSFI to venture to other projects that aims to help the underprivileged acquire rightful access to quality education. These projects are not only limited to the mobile library but also has extended to book and school supplies donation programs. Recognizing its efforts, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the
Department of Education (DepEd) and NBSFI in 2005. DepEd assists the Foundation in the implementation of its programs to public schools. DepEd has also enlisted NBSFI as one of their partners under its Adopt – A –School Program.
In 2006, NBSFI has also acquired accreditation from the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). PCNC was established to certify non-profit organizations that meet established criteria for financial management and accountability in the service to underprivileged Filipinos. Certification by PCNC is a "seal of good housekeeping" that funding partners and prospective donors may consider in their choice of organizations to support. In addition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized NBSFI’s effort to contribute in the upliftment of the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged sector of our society.
VISION
We see a future where all Filipinos love to read.
MISSION
GOALS
We aim to make Filipinos love books and we shall develop readers by making books more accessible to the people who need them the most.
To assist underprivileged children acquire rightful access; To encourage reading, especially among public school children; To promote reading and its importance to the development of nation by exposing young children to a wide selection of reading materials; To foster reading as a lifelong habit among Filipino children; To provide a venue for reading through mobile libraries and reading corners in the schools and barangays; and To help build up-to-date, fully stocked libraries in public schools especially in underserved areas in the country.
OUR PROJECTS Buklat Aklat Mobile Library Buklat Aklat is a collection of about 500 books covering the fields of Science, Math, Philippine Literature and Culture that visits public elementary schools and other impoverished learning centers nationwide, giving every Filipino child the chance to freely browse
and read good books. The mobile library also provides activities such as storytelling, author or illustrator talks and even teacher and parenting workshops on reading. Since then, the mobile library has already visited close to a hundred schools and learning centers benefiting more than a thousand kids. Buklat Aklat Leave Behind Library Project Started in 2007, the Buklat Aklat Leave Behind Library is an offshoot project of the mobile library consisting of a similar collection with that of the Mobile Library. This library has more reference and reading materials such as the Book of Knowledge, almanacs, dictionaries, novels and other awarding winning literary materials. Unlike the Mobile Library, the Leave Behind Library is permanently donated to a chosen scholastic institution. Children can now enjoy longer access to good quality reading materials. Buklat Aklat Mobile Library Cart This project aims to reach more underserved areas with a creative means of acquiring knowledge through reading. The Buklat Aklat Mobile Library Cart Project aims to deliver the ―wonders‖ of reading books to far flung barangays, by creating a make shift reading area where the community children can gather and experience the benefits of reading. Handog Ko, Aklat Mo: A Christmas Book Drive Last November 2006, NBSFI has launched it’s first-ever book raising campaign involving the NBS community. The campaign was aimed at encouraging all NBS patrons to purchase books as donations which were turned-over to different public scholastic institutions for their library start-up. Because of its success, NBSFI and NBS will now adopt this project on a yearly basis hoping that more customers will participate to help more children realize their dream of having good reading books within their reach.
Buklat Aklat Mileage (BAM) Fund raising Patrons of National Book Store Inc. can now directly help public school children realize their dream of having a well-stocked and updated library in their schools by buying B.A.M. marked products. What makes it possible for National Book Store patrons to directly help in this project? The answer is that part of the proceeds from the B.A.M products goes directly to NBSFI to fund more Buklat Aklat Libraries for public schools nationwide. The more B.A.M. products you buy, the more mileage you give Buklat Aklat to reach less fortunate readers in the country.
OUR BENEFICIARIES Since 1998, the Buklat Aklat Mobile Library Project has benefited close to 1000 schools all over the country. With the birth of NBSFI and its projects, several education-related groups have been assisted–from public schools, libraries, barangay daycare centers and other civic and nonprofit organizations. These were all carefully chosen to ensure the organization’s line of thrust. For soliciting organization(s), a letter of inquiry must be submitted to NBSFI. This will help us evaluate the amount of support we can extend.
National Book Store, Pizza Hut partners to build libraries The National Book Store Foundation, Inc., together with celebrity actor Diether Ocampo and Pizza Hut recently treated 100 schoolchildren from Tagapo Elementary School in Laguna to a day of reading fun during the Book It Buklat Aklat (BIBA) Leave Behind Library turnover.
Ocampo read ―Bilog na Itlog‖ by Al Santos and Josefina Sanchez to the delight of the first grade kids. ―Reading will open a lot doors and help kids realize their dreams,‖ Ocampo said. ―Having experienced hardships when I was growing up, I wanted to share all the blessings that I have been receiving by giving children the tools to improve their condition in life.‖
On the other hand, National Book Store Foundation Chairman Trina Alindogan says: ―Reading and education are really the keys to a brighter future for kids. We have to encourage the kids to read and we have to do what we can to get them a better education. Every little bit helps.‖
In addition to the library, the students from Tagapo also received school supplies from the National Book Store Foundation’s Project Aral drive which gathered study kits from loyal National Book Store patrons.
BIBA, a collaborative effort of the two companies, aims to increase reading interest among public school children by helping schools and communities furnish and refurbish their libraries.
Help us in our pursuit Be a Volunteer Interested school organizations, civic volunteer groups and even concerned individuals can do so much. There are various ways to reach out to public school children. NBSFI encourages everyone to lend a hand and let the children know that you care for their future. Click on the icon to upload the volunteer information sheet file.
Build libraries NBSFI continues to seek assistance from various corporate groups, socio-civic organizations and even private individuals with the same ideals of promoting reading and education in the Philippines.
Book Funding Packages:
a. Tour Package: The package includes one set of library books and the logistic costs for touring the library in six (6) host schools/locations Coverage: The library will be named after your company / organization Weekly events such as storytelling, author and illustrator talks and other fun-filled activities Workshop for teachers and parents Option to place company / organization name and logo on the front cover of all Buklat Aklat books Option to place one streamer in the venue during the Buklat Aklat Mobile Library tour Option to distribute flyers or freebies during the Buklat Aklat Mobile Library tour Acknowledgement in all publicity and event press releases Entitles the donor to full tax deduction pursuant to Section 34 (H)(1) and exemption from donor’s tax pursuant to Section 101 (A) (3) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 Furthermore, if donating to a public school, NBSFI can facilitate an additional 50% tax incentive as pursuant to the Adopt-A-School Program Option to consider the project as the company’s / organization’s corporate social responsibility Post project evaluation and documentation NCR Tour: P165,000.00 Luzon Tour: P175,000.00 Visayas-Mindanao Tour: P200,000.00
b. Leave Behind Package: This package includes one complete set of the library books and the logistic costs for the launch.
Coverage: The library will be named after your company / organization Launch events such as storytelling, author and illustrator talks and other fun-filled activities Workshop for teachers and parents Option to place company / organization name and logo on the front cover of all Buklat Aklat books Option to place one streamer in the venue during the Buklat Aklat Leave Behind
launch Option to distribute flyers or freebies during the Buklat Aklat Leave Behind launch Acknowledgement in all publicity and event press releases Entitles the donor to full deduction pursuant to Section 34 (H)(1) and exemption from donor’s tax pursuant to Section 101 (A) (3) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 Furthermore, if donating to a public school, NBSFI can facilitate an additional 50% tax incentive as pursuant to the Adopt-A-School Program Option to consider the project as the company’s / organization’s corporate social responsibility Post project evaluation complete with documentation Luzon / NCR area: P135,000.00 Visayas area: P150,000.00 Mindanao area: P160,000.00
c. Mobile Cart Package: The package includes one set of library books, the cart and the logistic costs for the launch.
Coverage: The library will be named after your company / organization Launch events such as storytelling, author and illustrator talks and other fun-filled activities Option to place company / organization name and logo on the front cover of all Buklat Aklat books Option to place one streamer in the venue during the Buklat Aklat Mobile Library Cart launch Option to distribute flyers or freebies during the Buklat Aklat Mobile Library Cart launch Acknowledgement in all publicity and event press releases Entitles the donor to full deduction pursuant to Section 34 (H)(1) and exemption from donor’s tax pursuant to Section 101 (A) (3) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 Option to consider the project as the company’s / organization’s corporate social responsibility Post project evaluation and complete documentation
Our Purpose, Vision and Values Our purpose is to serve our customers with tools that enrich their minds and improve skills to ensure their success. All our efforts are concentrated to serve this purpose. We provide the largest selection of products and services, reaching more customers through our growing branch network, and spreading the love of reading and learning through our advocacy and community campaigns. Our vision is to build a thousand knowledge centers in the Asia-Pacific region by 2025.
Our core values are: having Malasakit, being Innovative, having Dignity in what we do, being Service-Oriented and striving for Excellence and working as Team. Having this MINDSET is key to our success. Our History Luck is only a small part of National Book Store's success. Through the hard work and powerful leadership of Socorro Cancio-Ramos and the late Jose Ramos with their family, the company has evolved from its humble beginnings into the biggest and strongest bookstore chain in the Philippines. 1930's -1940's: HUMBLE BEGINNINGS The first National Book Store started as a stall shop in Escolta before the Japanese occupation selling supplies, GI novels, and textbooks. When war broke out, strict book censorship forced them to shift their trade to soap, candies, and slippers. They bought their merchandise from wholesalers and peddled them to smaller retailers. Liberation came, but the whole Escolta area was burned to the ground. Having all their stocks reduced to ashes left the couple with nothing but determination and an undying drive to succeed. And their persistence paid off. They were able to rebuild a barong-barong in the corner of Soler and Avenida Rizal in time to catch the post-war business boom. They went back to business using their door as a counter for selling textbooks, notebooks, pad paper, and pencils. Business went very well because during that time, there were only a few stores that sold school supplies and books. National Book Store's opening was strategically timed to welcome the first postwar school year. 1948 brought another trial to the Ramos' life. Typhoon Gene destroyed their store and soaked all the merchandise. But this did not dampen the spirit and tenacity of the couple to pursue their dream and rebuild National Book Store. Adversity forced them to work harder. They slept for only three hours a day, spending the rest of their hours at work. They were eventually able to construct a two-story building with a mezzanine, which was to become their retail store for many years. 1950’s-1960’s: INCREASING PRODUCT LINES In the 1950's, Mrs. Ramos thought of producing a line of greeting cards and postcards using Philippine views and artwork. It was a brilliant move for her to earn more by creating a distinct design and at the same time to promote Filipino customs and traditions to the rest of the world. Later on, they acquired the Philippine franchise for Hallmark cards. It was also at this time that the couple began a publishing program through the assistance of international publishers such as McGraw-Hill, Prentice Hall, Lippincott, Addison-Wesley, and others. In 1955 and after five years of negotiations, the Ramoses were able to acquire a piece of prime property owned by the Guerreros. It was only in 1963, however, that the construction of the Albecer Building began. This building was named after their three children -- Alfredo, Benjamin,
and Cecilia. Little did they know that this nine-story building was the first of many that they would build. 1970's-1990's: STEADY EXPANSION When their children grew, they persuaded their parents to expand beyond Avenida Rizal. Although they were reluctant at first, the Ramos couple realized the opportunity envisioned by their children. They opened a new branch on Recto Avenue, a place catering to students. In the 1970's, they were able to acquire space in new shopping centers opening up in Cubao and Makati. This started the National Book Store chain's steady growth and by the 1990’s there were over 50 branches across the country.
A NEW COMPANY LOGO 1996 brought significant change to National Book Store. The family decided to change the company logo and commissioned a Singapore design company to execute the new company identity. A modernized script evolved, the stripes made solid with a bolder shade of red. This has spawned a change in the store layout as well. Color-coded signages and logical merchandise displays provide a customer-friendly atmosphere in the branches. NATIONAL BOOK STORE: AN INSTITUTION Over sixty years of focused energy has brought National Book Store to where it is now: the pinnacle of the bookstore industry in the Philippines. More than that, the National Book Store family takes pride in its role as an institution that supports education and enhances lives by providing the best and widest selection of educational, professional, and social communication products. The values that took Mr. and Mrs. Ramos through adversity -- hard work, shrewd business skills and a strong sense of social responsibility -- remain the driving force for the whole Ramos family, their 2,500 employees in over 108 branches, and will keep National Book Store ahead in the next century.
INNOVATIONS The start of the new millennium ushered in exciting innovations at National Book Store. A loyalty program named Laking National, which literally mean, ―having grown up with National Book Store‖, was launched. The program underscored the affinity of the company’s brand with its most valued and loyal customers. Laking National was created to retain its most valuable customers and provide additional value for the business they have given National Book Store over the years. Members are given exclusive discounts on selected items, exclusive privileges and services, as well as benefits from
partner establishments.
A magazine-type product catalog showcasing the latest in
school and office supplies is produced yearly in time for the back-to-school season. The ―Magalogue‖ is free to any customer who wishes to browse and use it to make their shopping list.
―Passages‖ was recently added to the list of communication tools for National Book Stores’ partners in education. "Passages‖ is a National Book Store quarterly magazine for reading educators. It’s an avenue to share information and connect with the proponents of the
benefits of reading.
To further support National Book Store’s Purpose, the
National Book Store Foundation Inc. was officially established in 2004. The foundation reaches out to people all over the country and spreads the message that through reading and learning, people can
pursue their dreams and realize their life’s purpose.
Although not new in
selling products online, National Book Store launched its new e-commerce site on October 2006. The new site enables National Book Store to reach more customers on a global scale, bearing in mind Filipinos overseas who prefer to send their support for their relatives through National Book Store’s products of learning and creativity.
Best Buy Pals was created specifically for the choosy and trendseeking teens. This new product line ensures that teens have new and exciting designs of school
supplies and accessories to choose from.
The annual product
calendar features books and school and office supplies available at the stores. Every year, new and exciting features are added to make the calendar a more useful and effective communication and
marketing tool.
Products and Services To browse specific products and purchase, please visit our online store www.nationalbookstore.com.
PRODUCTS Books
For 65 years, National Book Store has served countless generations with high-quality reading materials at the most competitive prices. It has been instrumental in shaping young minds by nurturing children with books rich in core values and providing a wide array of academic titles and reprints for their education. As they blossom into discerning readers and book-loving citizens, National Book Store continues to empower minds with a selection of over 20 categories—suiting every interest from all walks of life.
School and Office Supplies and Equipment National Book Store also offers every imaginable product for school and office use. From ordinary supplies to creative novelties, students and professionals in search of a particular item seldom leave the stores disappointed. Most importantly, every product is of the best quality at the best price—even students can purchase them off their allowances.
Gifts, Toys, Music, Video and Seasonal Products To catch up with changing times and the growing variety of customers’ needs, National Book Store has added toys, gift ideas, music, video and seasonal products to its product mix. From birthdays to other special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Graduation, Mother’s Day, Halloween and Christmas, National Book Store always has something fresh to showcase–making it a one-stop shop the whole year round!
Product Categories
Books * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Art & Photography Audio Books Biographies & Memoirs Business & Investing Children's Books Computers & Internet Crime & Criminals Current Events Entertainment Fiction & Literature Food & Drinks Health, Mind & Body History & Culture Home & Garden Multimedia New Age Parenting & Families Reference Religion & Spirituality Science Sports & Fitness Teens Textbooks Travel
School and Office Supplies * Art Supplies * Bags * Basic School & Office Supplies * Computer Hardware * Hobbies & Crafts * Paper Supplies * School & Office Equipment * Social Stationery * Technical Supplies * Computer Telecommunications * Writing
Gifts * Licensed Gifts * Novelty
Toys and Games * * * *
Activity Educational Games Licensed Toys
Audio and Video * Audio/Video Accessories * Audio CD * DVD * VCD
Seasonal * * * *
Christmas Graduation Halloween Valentine
Services National Book Store has expanded its services to keep customers satisfied. Services available are: * Binding * Balloon Making * Coffee Shop * Colop Stamp Printing * Delivery Service * Engraving * Gift Wrapping * Internet Services/Games * Lamination * Photocopying * Risograph Printing * Scrapbooking * Shiny Stamp Printing * Silk Screen Services
* Trodat Stamp Printing
New reusable shopping bag in NBS National Book Store is saving the earth one shopping bag at a time with its new reusable shopping bag. The RED bag (stands for Reduce Earth’s Destruction bag) is NBS’ response to the everpressing challenge of reducing solid waste by limiting the use of plastic bags in retail stores. As the largest bookstore chain in the country, it recognizes its role in the proliferation of non-
biodegradable refuse and its greater influence in reversing this harmful practice. This red mesh tote is sturdy and can handle moderate to heavy purchases. It is ideal for office and school supplies shopping. It is roomy, durable, and most importantly, ―earth-
friendly.‖ With the launch of this ―ecobag,‖ NBS hopes to help change the Filipinos’ consumption practices and do its part in caring for the environment. Avail of the RED bag for a minimum purchase of P1,000 or buy it for P65 only. Get P0.50 off your purchase every time you shop with the RED bag. Limited stocks only.
