Mariam Valderama

NATIONAL BOOK STORE, INC.

Over seventy 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 over 3,000 employees in over 200 branches, and will keep National Book Store ahead in the next century. Ernst & Young bestowed the second Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines award to National Book Store's founder and chairman, Mrs. Socorro C. Ramos. This prestigious award is bestowed to an individual that best embodies entrepreneurial spirit, financial performance, strategic direction, community/global impact, innovation, and personal integrity/influence. The award is presented annually in more than 125 cities in 40 countries worldwide. Hard work, perseverance and a keen sense of entrepreneurship may be attributed to her success. Winning the award is a true testament to Mrs. Ramos' dedication and innate passion to her life's purpose. It was a defining moment in National Book Store's history and one that would surely fire the flames for the future generation to carry on the company's legacy. VISION We will be a globally competitive Filipino company delivering excellent customer experiences through its profitable retail and learning centers and brands.