Leaders in Learning. From left: Dr. Rizalyn Janio, Board Director, Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL); Tinette Capistrano, Vice President, Primetrade Asia, Inc. and Co-organizer of the Philippine Academic Book Fair; Bing de Jesus, Treasurer, Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP); Evelyn Millar, President, ABAP; Dr. Elizabeth Malabanan, Board Director, PAARL; Kevin Conrad Tansiongco, President, Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI); and Jhorie Arciga, Secretary, ABAP, during the opening of the 26th Philippine Academic Book Fair held at SM Megamall.
The 26th Philippine Academic Book Fair successfully concluded its three-day run at Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, drawing together academic booksellers, educators, librarians, and institutional leaders in a dynamic celebration of knowledge, learning tools, and innovation in education.
Held from July 1 to 3, 2025, the country’s premier academic book event, organized by the Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP) with Primetrade Asia, Inc., welcomed thousands of visitors from academic and professional communities.
With the theme focused on promoting access to high-quality educational materials and upholding the evolving role of libraries, the fair showcased a wide selection of academic titles, instructional resources, library technologies, and digital learning tools—underscoring its vital role in strengthening Philippine education.
In her welcome remarks, Evelyn Millar, President of ABAP, emphasized the importance of keeping libraries and learning institutions updated and responsive to global academic standards.
“This year’s theme speaks to our collective mission ensuring that libraries continue to grow, evolve, and remain pillars of education despite the rapid changes in technology, publishing, and access to information,” said Millar.
Senator Win Gatchalian, Chair of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, also expressed his support through a message underscoring the importance of equitable access to books and learning resources. “When students are empowered with the right materials, we lay the groundwork for transformative growth that can uplift the quality of education in our country,” he stated.
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Leaders in Learning. From left: Dr. Rizalyn Janio, Board Director, Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL); Tinette Capistrano, Vice President, Primetrade Asia, Inc. and Co-organizer of the Philippine Academic Book Fair; Bing de Jesus, Treasurer, Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP); Evelyn Millar, President, ABAP; Dr. Elizabeth Malabanan, Board Director, PAARL; Kevin Conrad Tansiongco, President, Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI); and Jhorie Arciga, Secretary, ABAP, during the opening of the 26th Philippine Academic Book Fair held at SM Megamall.
The 26th Philippine Academic Book Fair successfully concluded its three-day run at Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, drawing together academic booksellers, educators, librarians, and institutional leaders in a dynamic celebration of knowledge, learning tools, and innovation in education.
Held from July 1 to 3, 2025, the country’s premier academic book event, organized by the Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP) with Primetrade Asia, Inc., welcomed thousands of visitors from academic and professional communities.
With the theme focused on promoting access to high-quality educational materials and upholding the evolving role of libraries, the fair showcased a wide selection of academic titles, instructional resources, library technologies, and digital learning tools—underscoring its vital role in strengthening Philippine education.
In her welcome remarks, Evelyn Millar, President of ABAP, emphasized the importance of keeping libraries and learning institutions updated and responsive to global academic standards.
“This year’s theme speaks to our collective mission ensuring that libraries continue to grow, evolve, and remain pillars of education despite the rapid changes in technology, publishing, and access to information,” said Millar.
Senator Win Gatchalian, Chair of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, also expressed his support through a message underscoring the importance of equitable access to books and learning resources. “When students are empowered with the right materials, we lay the groundwork for transformative growth that can uplift the quality of education in our country,” he stated.
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