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| Senator Sherwin Gatchalian receives a Plaque of Recognition during the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA). Joining him (from left) are Danda Crimelda Buhain and Atty. Dominador Buhain of Rex Education; Jose Paolo Sibal of Phoenix Publishing House; and John Emyl Eugenio of C&E Publishing Inc. |
The Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA) recognized its achievements and honored its partners during its 75th anniversary held last December 5, 2025 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas. Highlights of the event entitled, "Honoring The Past, Celebrating The Present and Publishing in The Future", were presentation of plaques to Hon. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, Senator Rodante Marcolete, Hon. Congressmen Antonio Cerilles and Rufus Rodriguez, and Atty. Rodelio T. Dascil who were instrumental in the legislation of the Book Industry Development Act (RA 8047). Plaques were likewise presented to government and private agencies like the Department of Education, the National Book Development Board, the Private Education Assistance Committee and the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines.
