Book Development Association of the Philippines

About us

Sometime in 1979, particularly in October 24, 1979, a group of industry stakeholders decided to form the Book Development Association of the Philippines to address the many problems confronting the Philippine Book Industry. The group was spearheaded by Manuel Valdehuesa, together with the other incorporators Louie Reyes, who was eventually elected as president, Jesus Ernesto Sibal, Romeo Virtusio, Frances Viana, Florendo Garcia, Franco Patriarca, Herbert Veloso, Jose Benedicto, Francisco Arcellana and Socorro Ramos. Among the other pioneering members are Esther Pacheco, Felicito Abiva, Eduardo Makabenta, Benjie Ocampo, Manuel Cancio, Pacifico Prieto and its current president, Lirio Sandoval.