About
Established in 1990 as the publishing arm of National Book Store, this organization is the largest and most prolific trade book publisher in the Philippines. The company has been credited with modernizing the local publishing industry by transitioning away from strictly academic and scholarly texts toward high-quality, commercially viable trade books across a vast array of genres. An eleven-time "Publisher of the Year" awardee, the firm manages several specialized imprints (such as Bliss Books for young adult fiction and Pride Press for LGBTQ+ titles) and has produced over 2,000 titles, many of which are penned by National Artists and literary icons like Ambeth Ocampo and Lualhati Bautista. By prioritizing attractive design, diverse subject matter (ranging from culinary arts to popular history), and nationwide accessibility, the corporation serves as a primary cultural gatekeeper and promoter of contemporary Filipino literature and literacy.