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Adarna House, Inc. is a Philippine company engaged in the publication of local literature for children of all ages. The company is headquartered in Quezon City in metropolitan Manila.

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Adarna House, Inc.
StatusActive
Founded1980 (1980)
Founder Virgilio S. Almario
Country of originFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Headquarters location Quezon City
DistributionNationwide
Key peopleEmelina B. Soriano-Almario, President and General Manager
Publication types Books and other educational printed materials
Fiction genres Both fiction and non-fiction
Official website adarna.com.ph

History

During the mid-1970s, the Nutrition Center of the Philippines (NCP), an organization, which primarily addresses malnutrition in the country, recognized not only the physical deficiency of the Filipino children but also the need for a feeding program that would enrich their mental ability. [1] Virgilio S. Almario, a renowned poet and literary critic of that time, was consigned to create series of storybooks for this project. He gathered authors, editors, illustrators, and researchers, which he would call Aklat Adarna.

The Adarna bird is a mythical character known for its ability to cure illnesses with its song. Just like this bird, Aklat Adarna then served education to the Filipinos to heal their illiteracy due to poverty. [2]

Later on, the government organization concluded the program, yet Almario persisted and collaborated with Children's Communication Center (CCC). [3] Adarna Book Services was established to distribute and publish storybooks for CCC. Today, renamed as Adarna House, Inc., the publishing company works with different organizations, producing learning materials for children of all ages, and is continuously reaching out to feed the Filipino minds.

Products

Activity books

Adarna House Inc. publishes learning tools that can help teachers and parents in guiding their children how to count, color, draw basic figures and identify symbols. Some of the publishing house's activity books are the Sanayang Adarna series, a mixture of coloring, writing, drawing, and counting worksheets, and Magkulay Tayo series which primarily aims to teach children how to hold writing materials.

On its 35th anniversary, Adarna House Inc. published Weewoo, [4] an art activity book which features favorite characters from 35 different books from the company.

Big books

The classic storybooks published by Adarna House Inc. are also produced in larger formats. These big books are used for storytelling sessions with greater number of audience. The company also produces lesson plan and worksheet compilations that teachers can use as guide to effectively process the story told to the children.

As of 2018, fifty-four (54) big books are being sold in bookstores.

Board Book

Adarna House Inc. started with a collection of five (5) posters for preschool to help teachers educate the children. In 2007, the company released the Ready for School series, which consists of ten (10) flipbooks with Filipino and English text discussing preschool concepts.

In partnership with Reach Out and Read Philippines, the company published the very first English-Filipino board books in the country.

These board books teaches a child basic words and concepts like colors, numbers, alphabets, position, emotions, and the like. Several board books of Adarna House Inc. today subtly instill Filipino culture in the children's minds- like Kakanin! which features the different Filipino snacks made from rice and Bahay Kubo, the Filipino folk song about vegetables.

More importantly, board books are designed to teach children how to hold a book.

Comics

In the early 2000s, Adarna House Inc. started an imprint, Anino Comics, which first consisted only of Mythology Class and After Eden by Arnold Arre. On the 35th year of the company, the comic line was revived and six (6) books were published in that year. Four of which, namely Kare-Kare Comics, Janus Silang at Ang Tiyanak ng Tabon, Sixty Six, and Light, were finalists in the National Book Awards by the National Book Development Board (NBDB). [5]

In 2017, Emiliana Kampilan again stirred and challenged Philippine comics upon the release of her book, Dead Balagtas. Its first volume is awarded as the Best Philippine Comics of 2017 by CNN Philippines Life.

Intermediate Readers

Adarna House published its first teen novellas, Jacobo’s Ghost, Mga Ako, and Sup?, under Pilar Perez Medallion for Young Adult Literature in 2001. [6] In 2014, the company tried to revive the genre and published four (4) new books that year. This includes Supremo and Janus Silang at Ang Tiyanak ng Tabon, which are winners of the National Children's Books Awards. [7] In 2017, the third installment of the Supremo Series was released.

Novels

Adarna House Inc. publishes translations of classic Filipino novels such as Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo and Florante and Laura. Aside from these, the company also has novels about love, culture, and fantasy. This includes the Janus Silang series, the basis of the graphic novel, which won several awards like Juan C. Laya Prize for Best Novel in a Philippine Language. The e-book version of Woman in a Frame won the 2nd Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 Novel in English.

Poetry

Adarna House Inc. teaches children concepts, words and rhymes using poetry books. These books, Buwan, Buwang Bulawan, and May Darating na Trak Bukas are written by renowned writer and National Artist, Rio Alma. The latter was recognized at the 2014 National Children's Book Awards as a Finalist and received the Kid's choice award.

Non-fiction

Aside from the fictional stories that Adarna is known to offer, the company also has informational materials that discusses more difficult concepts like science. Among these are Can We Live On Mars?,Can We Drink the Ocean?, and Can We Live Without Trees? [8] There are also books that teaches basic information about architecture, history, social studies, food, etc.

Storybooks

Aklat Adarna published eight (8) pocket-sized and landscape-format storybooks in 1997. The titles included Istorya ni Dodong (The Story of Dodong) in two parts, Si Pilar Katerpilar (Pilar the Caterpillar), and Ang Pag-ibig ni Mariang Makiling (The Love of Mariang Makiling). The titles that are still in print are Digong Dilaw (Yellow Digo), Munting Patak-Ulan (Little Raindrop), Nang Magkakulay ang Nayon (When Color Came to Town), and Si Emang Engkantada at ang Tatlong Haragan (Emang the Enchantress and the Three Rascals). Nang Magkakulay ang Nayon relaunched in 2010 with English text and a Cebuano translation- a first in Adarna House history.

The first few books by Adarna House Inc. were compilations of short stories in the form of fables, myths, and legends. Later on, there were explorations in characters, settings, and plots. Some of the storybooks that are still being told to today's generation are Ang Barumbadong Bus, Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel, Ang Mahiyaing Manok and Xilef. Adarna's books do not just teach values- what to do or not to do, but it also challenges the children's minds with the issues presented in each story.

Digital books/ e-books of the publishing house are now also available through the BuriBooks application, where children can read their favorite stories while learning interactively. Applications that are based on books like Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel and Araw ng Palengke are also made available online by the Adarna House Digital [9] .

Learning Tools

Adarna House Inc. offers learning tools to help children appreciate and improve on the use of Filipino language. In 2012, the publishing house developed WiKAHON- a box with cards that contains exercises to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension. [10]

The publishing house also produces posters/charts to help children identify figures. There are also manuals to help teachers and parents on storytelling and creating activities to help children process the lesson.

Services

Adarna House Inc.’s main office is located in Quezon City. The office also serves as a bookshop where people, especially children, can browse and buy the company’s products.

To further reach out to Filipino children, the company participates in book fairs in different schools and institutions.

The publishing house also conducts storytelling session called Kuwentong Adarna, spearheaded by Adarna Group Foundation Inc. (AGFI) and the company’s pool of storytellers. AGFI focuses on engaging with local government units to implement literacy project for children.

Adarna House Inc. also ties with The Raya School to provide progressive learning from preschool to high school.

Adarna House also facilitates summer workshops called Klasrum Adarna, which teaches kids how to write and draw; while workshops for adults, particularly teachers and parents, trains them to story tell, teach beginning reading, and improve the library, among others.

Adarna House Inc. recently launched their Quiz Bee competition, entitled Patinikan sa Panitikan, which is about Filipino literature. The contest is participated by seventy (70) schools nationwide.

They also offer book development services for institutions that would like to commission the production of a book project. The services include copy writing, editing, research, illustration, art direction, and printing.

Awards

Several of Adarna House's books have won awards in the Philippines and internationally.

Philippine awards and recognition

InstitutionYearAwardTitleAuthorIllustratorIn print
Catholic Press Award1981winnerPatrolman NgiyawRene O. VillanuevaRenato GamosNO
Filipino Readers' Choice Award2012Winner, Picture Book CategoryBut that Won't Wake me UpAnnie Dennise Lumbao, Anelka LumbaoLiza FloresYES
Gawad Ceres Alabado1998winnerAng PanganayFelice Prudente Sta. MariaAlbert E. GamosNO
Gawad Surian ng Wikang Pambansa1982winnerPatrolman NgiyawRene O. VillanuevaRenato GamosNO
Gintong Aklat Award1981winnerPatrolman NgiyawRene O. VillanuevaRenato GamosNO
Gintong Aklat Award2000Award for Children's and Young Readers' LiteratureSi Ching na Takot sa DilimAleli Dew BatnagPaul Eric RocaYES
Gintong Aklat Award2000Award for Children's and Young Readers' LiteratureChenelyn! Chenelyn!Rhandee GarlitosLiza FloresYES
Gintong Aklat Award2001Runner-up for Children's and Young Readers' LiteratureSi Pilandok, ang Bantay-KalikasanVirgilio S. AlmarioKora Dandan-AlbanoYES
Gintong Aklat Award2002Award for Children's and Young Readers' LiteratureAbot Mo Ba Ang Tainga Mo?Heidi Emily Eusebio-AbadJose Miguel TejidoNO
Gintong Aklat Award2004Runner-up for Children's and Young Readers' LiteratureAng Madyik Silya ni TitoyRussell MolinaMarcus NadaYES
Gintong Aklat Award2004Award for Children's and Young Readers' LiteratureSi Dindo PundidoJomike TejidoJomike TejidoYES
Gintong Aklat Award2006Runner-up for Children's and Young Readers' LiteraturePolliwog's WiggleHeidi Emily Eusebio-AbadBeth Parrocha-DoctoleroYES
Gintong Aklat Award2006Award for Children's and Young Readers' Literature100 Questions Filipino Kids Ask Volume IAbi Goy, Liza Flores, Paul Eric Roca, Isabel Roxas, Bernie SimYES
National Book Awards1998Award for Children's LiteratureMayroon Akong Alagang PunoCarla M. Pacis, translation by Danilo M. ReyesMariano ChingNO
National Book Awards1999Award for Children's LiteratureAng Pamana ni Andres BonifacioEmmanuel EncarnacionPhotos by Nestor RiveraNO
National Book Awards1999Best Design, Best Book for History100 Events that Shaped the PhilippinesEdited by Emelina S. Almario, et al.NO
National Book Awards2002Award for Children's LiteratureAng Pambihirang Buhok ni LolaRene VillanuevaIbarra CrisostomoYES
National Book Awards2002Best Young Adult LiteratureAnina ng mga AlonEugene Y. EvascoYES
National Book Awards2005Special Citation for Children's LiteratureSi Diwayen, Noong Bago Dumating ang mga EspanyolAugie RiveraPaolo LimYES
National Book Awards2005Special Citation for Children's LiteratureSi Jhun-Jhun, Noong Bago Ideklara ang Batas MilitarAugie RiveraBrian VallesterosYES
National Book Awards2005Special Citation for Children's LiteratureSi Juanito, Noong Panahon ng mga AmerikanoAugie RiveraJose Miguel TejidoYES
National Book Awards2005Special Citation for Children's LiteratureSi Pitong, Noong Panahon ng mga HaponAugie RiveraMarcus NadaYES
National Book Awards2005Special Citation for Children's LiteratureSi Segunda, Noong Panahon ng mga EspanyolAugie RiveraPepper RoxasYES
National Book Awards2006Award for Children's LiteratureThe Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple SpotsNikki Dy-LiaccoMay Ann LicudineYES
National Book Awards2006Award for Children's LiteratureThe Cat PainterBecky BravoMark Ramsel Salvatus IIIYES
National Book Awards2007Award for Children's LiteratureThe Boy Who Touched HeavenIris Gem LiSergio Bumatay IIINO
National Book Awards2008Best TranslationEl FilibusterismoTranslation by Virgilio S. AlmarioYES
National Book Awards2008Best TranslationNoli Me TangereTranslation by Virgilio S. AlmarioYES
National Book Awards2012Best Leisure Book100 Questions Filipino Kids Ask Volume IIYES
National Book Awards2014Best Graphic Literature in FilipinoPilandoKomiks: Mga Pagsubok sa KaragatanBorg SinabanBorg SinabanYES
National Book Awards2015Best Novel in a Philippine LanguageSi Janus Sílang at ang Tiyanak ng TábonEdgar Calabia SamarYES
National Children's Book Awards2010Best Read for KidsAraw sa PalengkeMay Tobias-PapaIsabel RoxasYES
National Children's Book Awards2010Best Read for KidsCan We Live on Mars?Gidget Roceles-JimenezBru SimYES
National Children's Book Awards2010Best Read for KidsJust Add DirtBecky BravoJason MossYES
National Children's Book Awards2014Save the Children/First Read AwardBahay KuboPergylene AcuñaYES
National Children's Book Awards2014Kids' Choice Award FinalistMay Darating na Trak BukasRio AlmaSergio Bumatay IIIYES
National Children's Book Awards2014Best Read for KidsHating KapatidRaissa Rivera FalguiFran AlvarezYES
National Children's Book Awards2014Best Read for KidsNgumiti si AndoyXi ZuqDominic AgsawayYES
National Children's Book Awards2014Best Read for KidsThe Little Girl in a BoxFelinda V. BagasAldy C. AguirreYES
National Children's Book Awards2014Best Read for KidsWhat Kids Should Know About Andres and the KatipunanWeng D. CahilesIsa N. NatividadYES
National Children's Book Awards2016Kids' Choice Award FinalistMarvino's League of SuperheroesRae Rival-CosicoJamie BauzaYES
National Children's Book Awards2016Kids' Choice Award FinalistNawawala si MuningningMichael M. CorozaTokwa S. PeñafloridaYES
National Children's Book Awards2016Best Read for KidsDumaan si ButikiGigi ConstantinoRay Nazarene SungaYES
National Children's Book Awards2016Best Read for KidsHaluhaloEli F. CamachoYES
National Children's Book Awards2016Best Read for KidsSalusalo para Kay KuyaErgoe TinioJC GalagYES
National Children's Book Awards2016Best Read for KidsSi Janus Sílang at ang Tiyanak ng TábonEdgar Calabia SamarYES
National Children's Book Awards2016Best Read for KidsSupremoXi ZuqAl EstrellaYES

Some of Adarna House's books also bear medals awarded to the work prior to publication.

InstitutionYearAwardTitleAuthorIllustratorIn print
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature1992First Prize, Short Story for Children (Filipino Division)Nemo, Ang Batang PapelRene O. VillanuevaHaru H. SabijonNO
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature1995First Prize, Short Story for Children (Filipino Division)Papel de LihaOmpong RemigioBeth Parrocha-DoctoleroYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature1995Second Prize, Short Story for ChildrenEstrellita the Little Wishing StarMay M. TobiasMary M. TobiasYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature1996Third Prize, Short Story for Children (Filipino Division)Ang Mahiyaing ManokRebecca T. AñonuevoRuben de JesusYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature1999Third Prize, Short Story for Children (Filipino Division)XilefAugie RiveraBeth Parrocha-DoctoleroYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature1999Second Prize, Short Story for ChildrenMagnificent Benito and His Two Front TeethAugie Rivera, Mike RiveraJason MossYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature2003First Prize, Short Story for ChildrenThe Greediest of Rajahs and the Whitest of CloudsHonoel IbardolazaBrian VallesterosYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature2004First Prize, Short Story for ChildrenThe Cat PainterBecky BravoMark Ramsel Salvatus IIIYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature2009First Prize, Short Story for Children (Filipino Division)Mahabang-Mahabang-MahabaGenaro R. Gojo CruzA. Ghani Bautista MadueñoYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature2013Third Prize, Short Story for Children (Filipino Division)Salusalo para Kay KuyaErgoe TinioJC GalagYES
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature2013First Prize, Short Story for ChildrenMarvino's League of SuperheroesRae Rival-CosicoJamie BauzaYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1984Illustrators' PrizeAng Kamatis ni PelesVirgilio S. AlmarioRenato GamosYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1993Illustrators' PrizeTerengati, Ang Binatang Nag-asawa ng Diwatang TagalangitVictoria AñonuevoNikhus KatindoyNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1994Illustrators' PrizeNemo, Ang Batang PapelRene O. VillanuevaHaru H. SabijonNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1995Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeBru-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha...Bru-hi-hi-hi-hi-hiMa. Corazon RemigioRoland Mechael IlaganYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1995Salanga Prize FinalistAlamat ng AmpalayaAugie D. RiveraKora D. AlbanoYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1996Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeAng Itim na KutingNatasha VizcarraFerdinand GuevaraYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1997Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeFedericoEugene Y. EvascoPaul Eric RocaNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1997Salanga Prize Honorable MentionChenelyn! Chenelyn!Rhandee GarlitosLiza FloresYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1997Salanga Prize Honorable MentionAng Bisikleta ni MomonRebecca T. AñonuevoJo Ann A. BereberYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1998Salanga Prize Honorable MentionAng Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel (BP)Luis P. GatmaitanBeth Parrocha-DoctoleroYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1998Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeMayroon Akong Alagang PunoCarla M. Pacis, translation by Danilo M. ReyesMariano ChingNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1999Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeAng Tatlong Kahilingan ni JulianRebecca AñonuevoBreiner MedinaNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People1999Salanga Prize Honorable MentionMisteryo!Eugene Y. EvascoAvid LiongorenNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2000Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeNasaan Si Kuya Emil?Germaine YiaMichael AdraoNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2001Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeBakit Matagal Ang Sundo Ko?Kristine CanonMariano ChingYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2002Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeUuwi na ang Nanay kong si Darna!Edgar SamarRussell MolinaNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2002Salanga Prize Honorable MentionWhen I Cross the StreetLin Acacio-FloresMoose MaravillaNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2003Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeSandosenang KuyaRussell MolinaHubert FucioNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2004Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizePapa's House, Mama's HouseJean Lee C. PatindolMark Salvatus IIIYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2005Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeThe Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple SpotsNikki Dy-LiaccoMay Ann LicudineYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2007Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeTight TimesJeanette C. PatindolSergio T. Bumatay IIIYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2008Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeNaku, Nakuu, Nakuuu!Nanoy RafaelSergio Bumatay IIIYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2009Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeMay Higante sa Aming BahayRhandee GarlitosFerdinand GuevaraYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2012Salanga Prize Honorable MentionThe Little Girl in a BoxFelinda V. BagasAldy C. AguirreYES
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2012Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeAno'ng Gupit Natin Ngayon?Russell MolinaHubert FucioNO
Philippine Board on Books for Young People2013Salanga Prize & Alcala PrizeNgumiti si AndoyXi ZuqDominic AgsawayYES

International awards and recognition

InstitutionYearAwardTitleAuthorIllustratorIn print
Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava1983Honorable MentionBeberocaVirgilio AlmarioJose Tence RuizNO
International Board on Books for Young People2005Outstanding Book for Young People with DisabilitiesXilefAugie RiveraBeth Parrocha-DoctoleroYES
International Board on Books for Young People2004Honour ListSandosenang KuyaRussell MolinaHubert FucioNO
IBBY Sweden - Peter Pan Prize2013WinnerNaku, Nakuu, Nakuuu!Nanoy RafaelSergio Bumatay IIIYES
Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations19982nd prizeSundalong PatpatVirgilio AlmarioFerdinand DoctoleroNO
Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations1992Runner-upPandaguan, Bakit Namamatay ang TaoVirgilio AlmarioAlbert GamosNO
Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations2002Encouragement PrizeAng Mahiyaing ManokRebecca AñonuevoRuben de JesusYES
Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations2008Encouragement PrizeNaku, Nakuu, Nakuuu!Nanoy RafaelSergio Bumatay IIIYES
Samsung KidsTime Author's Award2015Grand PrizeHaluhalo EspesyalYvette FernandezJill Arwen PosadasYES
Samsung KidsTime Author's Award2015Grand PrizeAno'ng Gupit Natin Ngayon?Russell MolinaHubert FucioYES
Samsung KidsTime Author's Award20152nd prizeDiego and MarieRobert MagnusonRobert MagnusonYES
Samsung KidsTime Author's Award20152nd prizeSandosenang KuyaRussell MolinaHubert FucioYES

Services

Adarna House's main office is located in Quezon City. It has just one other branch in La Trinidad, Benguet. To make up for limited visibility, it holds book fairs in schools and participates in trade fairs throughout the year. [11]

The publishing house is also known for its storytelling sessions, called Kuwentong Adarna. Facilitated by a member of Adarna House's pool of storytellers, the sessions are done to encourage children to take up the habit of reading. [12]

Apart from storytelling, Adarna House also facilitates numerous workshops for children and adults. Regularly held during summer vacation, Klasrum Adarna for kids offer a variety of writing and illustration classes, while Klasrum offerings for adults include storytelling, teaching beginning reading, and library improvement among others. [13]

Adarna House also offers book development services to individuals and institutions out to commission the production of a book project. The services include copy writing, editing, research, illustration, art direction, and printing. [14]

Partners

Adarna House works with various organizations to carry out its primary goal "to educate and entertain the Filipino child." [15]

In partnership with DepEd and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)'s Bright Minds Read!, big books and a collection of lesson plans were developed to help public school teachers use children's literature as a springboard in building reading skills among beginning readers.

The Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Social Welfare (DSWD) and Development are major partners for the Early Childhood Development Project. DSWD also worked with Adarna House for Ang Buhay ni Bimboy, a guide for parents and day care workers in nurturing children.

As one of the main proponents of Teens Read, Too! (a year-long reading campaign for Filipino teenagers), the Filipinas Heritage Library has hosted many of the campaign's activities under its roof. It is through this partnership that the Pilar Perez novellas for young adults were created.

The Meralco Management and Leadership Development Center (MMLDC) Foundation works closely with Adarna House for Lakbay Kalikasan, which promotes environmental awareness through storytelling, puppet shows, and nature trips.

Adarna House serves the Philippine Board on Books for Young People as its Secretariat. With the logistical assistance of Adarna House, PBBY is able to organize its activities such as the National Children's Book Day celebration, PBBY-Salanga Prize, PBBY-Alcala Prize, and the Salaysayan National Storytelling Competition.

The Reading Association of the Philippines came on board Adarna House's Libro Mo, Libro Ko program to help identify beneficiaries for the program. For every pledge of donation to these beneficiaries, RAP offers free teacher training and Adarna House comes in with additional book donations.

In 2008, Adarna House and Reach Out and Read-Philippines launched the first bilingual board books in the country during the opening of Aklatang Adarna, a reading corner at the Philippine Children's Medical Center.

Two five-storybook series, Batang Historyador and Batang Katutubo, were completed with United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF).

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The Marcelo H. del Pilar Shrine is a declared national shrine by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in honor of Filipino lawyer, poet and propagandist Marcelo H. del Pilar. Located at Sitio Cupang, Brgy. San Nicolas, Bulakan, Bulacan, the shrine is the former site of the house of the del Pilar clan. Currently, the shrine is under the management of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

Pilar Manalo Danao also known as Ka Pilar, Manang and PMD, was the eldest daughter of Felix Y. Manalo and the first Head Choir Director of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) from 1942 until her death in 1987. She was instrumental in the creation of hymns for INC; she is the sole lyricist of the church’s Tagalog hymnal, Ang Himnario ng Iglesia ni Cristo. The hymnal originally contained 220 songs, and its first publication in 1937 bears her name and initials imprinted on hymnals and musical scores (Tagalog) for the choir.

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