34th Manila International Book Fair activity area, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City- Philippines
stage area with blue and white balloons
Hundreds of important personalities, suppliers, friends, employees and media were at the activity area within the SMX convention center on the momentous occasion to celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of the Philippines well-loved bookstores – Goodwill Bookstore.
Beloved pioneers of the ” where-to-find-hard-to-find-books”, Goodwill Bookstore’s Don Manuel Cancio and Doña Juana Cancio ( photo from Goodwill Bookstore )
History : Goodwill Bookstore was founded in 1938 by Don Manuel Cancio and Doña Juana Cancio . Since it’s inception, Goodwill bookstore is considered as one of the pioneer bookstores in the country. hard to find books, distributor of Japanese published children’s and origami books.
Dr. Nona S. Ricafort- CHED Chairperson
The event started with Goodwill Bookstore employees presentation . A short message was delivered by Ms. Nona Ricafort ( CHED chairperson)
L-R Ms. Joanna “Jophie” Cancio Suplico, Tommy Suplico and Mrs. Maria Teresa Cancio-Suplico
Wazzup Pilipinas and Collector’s Connection were very fortunate to be given an opportunity to cover this rare event. Other book exhibitors were also invited to this event.
Goodwill bookstore secretariat
For its Diamond Jubilee, one can truly expect Good Books, Good Value, Good Service, Good Education, and GOODWILL from one of the country’s pioneering bookstores.
dance production
candle lighting ceremony together with the employees
Mr. Gilbert C. Teodoro and Mrs. Monica Prieto- Teodoro
Ms. Christine Bersola -Babao together with Mrs. Maria Teresa Cancio-Suplico , Mr. Tommy Suplico and Ms. Joana Suplico.
Ms. Christine Bersola-Balabao – current television host of TV channel 5 morning show”Good Morning Club.” She was given a plaque of recognition by Mrs. Maritess Cancio -Suplico during the event. According to Mrs. Bersola- Babao- ” She knew Mrs. Suplico in 1997 ” and the Goodwill family .
Ms. Christine Bersola -Babao with her award
Aside from getting a lot of local and intentional accolades from her 5 book titles . Ms. Tintin Bersola ‘s books were also a certified ” BEST Sellers” . All her five book titles were published by Goodwill bookstore.
Mr. Johnny Litton hosted the event together Ms. Bersola
Her first book “Bryan Learns His Lesson” (2004), written when Anya was still in her womb and illustrated by Julius, tells of the story of the boy who realized how lucky he is the hard way. “Basura Monster” (2005), illustrated by Cedric Ryan de Guzman, educates the youth to care for the environment. “The Story of Christine” (2006) reflects Tintin’s own experiences in finding her identity and how she coped with her insecurities as a young girl. For this book, she received a special citation from the 30th Catholic Mass Media Awards.
Mr. Tony Meloto – of Gawad Kalinga and friends
Her latest book “Bakit Siya Meron? Bakit Ako, Wala?” (2008) brings the message of the Christ-Child to its young readers by going beyond material things and learning to count life’s blessings and “Si Kontra, Si Bida, at si Big Boy Buwaya” ( 2010) . Tintin’s children’s books are published by Katha, the publishing arm of Goodwill Bookstore.
ceremonial toast
an ABS-CBN associate producer Mr. Bimbo Papasin, had a penchant for bedtime stories back when he was a toddler was also given an award he won the Catholic Mass Media Award (CMMA) for Best Short Story for Children for his book, Ang Batang Nangarap ng Kapayapaan (The Child Who Dreamt of Peace). in 2010. ” Best Seller” unfortunately , Mr. Papasin was not able to make it to the event.
group picture
There were 2 interesting books that was also launched during the event, a beautiful softbound book entitled ” The Art of Thesis & Dissertation Writing ” by Dr. Nona S. Ricafort and ” a coffee table book about ” Goodwill Bookstore”
Ranchy Cuna
Professor Guillermo Gómez Rivera is an academic director of the Academia Filipina de la Lengua Española
Loyal employees were given recognition . The event was capped with more songs and dances . While the guests were treated to a sumptuous cocktail meal .
cocktail
Note: I would like to CONGRATULATE the organizers of the event for their 75th anniversary . Maraming Salamat Po sa Inyong Lahat!
Goodwill Bookstores:
BRIDGES BOOKSTORE (632)723.0545, a showroom/retail branch in SM Cyber Two Bel-air, Makati GOODWILL BOOKSTORE the HUB (632)846.4935, and GOODWILL BOOKSTORE UP Manila, Padre Faura (632)536.6877. CEBU (032)2i55.0826 and DAVAO (032)300.7132. Head Office : Sales & Marketing office is located is at the Penthouse, Goodwill Building 393 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Brgy. Bel-air, Makati City.
Website Links:
Goodwill Bookstore : http://goodwillbookstore.com/
Goodwill Bookstore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodwillbookstore
Gawad Kalinga: http://www.gk1world.com/NewOurFounder
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