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The PBBY Board

People behind PBBY

PBBY

The PBBY is composed of permanent and institutional members and individuals representing different sectors. The institutional members are The National Library, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and Museo Pambata. The individual members represent educators, researchers, librarians, book reviewers, writers, illustrators, storytellers, publishers, booksellers and mass media.

OFFICERS

  • Ruben de Jesus (Chairman)
  • Ani Rosa Almario (Secretary-General)
  • Ramon Sunico (Treasurer)

PERMANENT MEMBERS

  • The National Library represented by Prudenciana Cruz
  • Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) represented by
    Fernando Josef
  • Museo Pambata represented by Dr. Nina Lim-Yuson

SECTORAL REPRESENTATION

  • Emily Abrera (mass media)
  • Karina Africa-Bolasco (booksellers)
  • Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz (book reviewers)
  • Dr. Luis Gatmaitan (writers)
  • Rizalina Labanda (educators)
  • Dina Ocampo (researchers)
  • Ramon C. Sunico (publishers)
  • Manolo Silayan (storytellers)
  • Ruben de Jesus (illustrators)
  • Zarah Gagatiga (librarians)
  • Sa Aklat Sisikat (reading advocacy)

HONORARY CHAIRMAN

  • Dr. Lucrecia Kasilag, National Artist

Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel
Dr. Luis Gatmaitan (author)
Beth Parrocha-Doctolero (illustrator)

1998 Salanga Prize
Honorable Mention