National Book Store was founded in 1942 by Socorro “Nanay Coring” Ramos who won the 2004 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

 

Serving as a partner in education and profession to generations of Filipinos, National Book Store continues to be the undisputed category leader with over 150 stores nationwide including its various store brands such as Powerbooks, Bestsellers and National Book Store Express. The stores provide the best and widest selection of educational, professional and social communication products while at the same time offering the best value and convenience for loyal “Laking National” customers.

 

Today, Nanay Coring continues to lead National Book Store as the company constantly seeks to reinvent the industry through the introduction of new innovations, products and practices.

 

Every member of the National Book Store family takes special pride in the institution’s role as a staunch supporter and promoter of education and reading. These lofty goals are best highlighted by the numerous projects of the National Book Store Foundation which include the donation of books, libraries and school supplies to needy schools and students nationwide.