Socorro Cancio Ramos, the founder of National Book Store together with his husband Jose Ramos, is one of the best entrepreneurs in the Philippines. An inspiration to young entrepreneurs who struggle in creating a business.

2. A presentation by: Angella Mae Favia Gamboa

4.  Socorro Cancio
Ramos was born into
a family of
shopkeepers.
 At the age of
eighteen, she started
working as a
saleslady and later
on she was entrusted
to fully manage the
business.
 In the year 1940, she
and his husband
Jose Ramos opened

5.  It it is considered as the pioneer in providing
textbooks, novels, and other school and office needs of the
Filipinos.

6. Then, the post-war
school year begun.
Again, they sold
notebooks,
textbooks, and other
school supplies ---
their house’s door as the
counter.
During the World War
II, they endured trials in
which their goods were
sold in secrecy because
the Japanese soldiers
considered it offensive.
Typhoon Gene in the year
1948 destroyed their house
and their business.

8. 8 Business Tips by Nanay Coring
1. Determine what you want to do and believe in yourself.
2. The customer is important.
3. Work very hard.
4. Never be late.
5. Live simply and save up.
6. Love what you do.
7. Don’t give up.
8. Invest in your mind.