Call for book donations

With the opening of the new school year, civil society-led campaign Sa Pagbasa, May Pagasa calls on corporations to further promote the love and facility for reading and learning by donating books.

Sa Pagbasa, May Pag-asa co-convenors former Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC, BDO Foundation president Mario Deriquito, and civil society leader Vicky Garchitorena launched the book donation campaign last year on Nov. 27, Araw ng Pagbasa, at the Aurora Quezon Elementary School in San Andres Bukid, Malate, Manila.

Sa Pagbasa, May Pag-asa aims to donate 10 million storybooks a year to public schools nationwide, for the use of students from kindergarten to senior high school.

It aims to help public school children gain access to a wide range of creative, interesting, and age-appropriate reading materials and instill in them a culture of reading and learning.

“Storybooks are an important part of learning because they spark a child’s imagination, help reinforce values learned at home and in school, and teach about different people and environments. Through this campaign, we will help foster a love of reading and learning among Filipino children, equip them with key skills, and build their character,” said Br. Armin.

Interested corporations and organizations may get in touch with the Sa Pagbasa, May Pagasa’s secretariat at 527-5962.