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About Vibal Group

Vibal Group, Inc.

Vibal Group, Inc. has a storied history rooted in education, culture, and technology. Our mission is to provide high-quality educational materials and content that cater to learners of all ages. Our diverse portfolio includes textbooks, educational magazines, academic publications, children’s books, literary works, and creative non-fiction that inspire and engage.

Originally founded as Vibal Publishing House, Inc. in 1953 by the enterprising husband-and-wife team of Hilarion P. Vibal and Esther A. Vibal, the company plays a significant role in the Philippine publishing landscape. Hilarion launched Insurance and Finance Magazine, a groundbreaking postwar publication that helped revive the Philippine business community. Esther made her mark by publishing Science and Schools in 1961, along with the company’s first science textbooks—Science and Health for Everyone and Science and Health for Better Living—in 1963.

Over the years, Vibal has become a leader in educational publishing and printing, recognized as the primary supplier of textbooks for the government. A significant milestone was our successful bid in 1999 for the World Bank-monitored textbook procurement program of the Department of Education (DepEd). Since then, we have consistently delivered large-scale orders, such as distributing 9.7 million public school textbooks within just four months in 2003.

Our extensive production capacity makes Vibal a trusted partner for a variety of educational institutions, government bodies, and private organizations across the Philippines. Our facilities are equipped to handle everything from educational textbooks to promotional materials, and we work tirelessly to meet deadlines while maintaining the highest standards.

Through our imprint, Chikiting Books, we have published over 500 children’s books that celebrate storytelling and interactivity, while also emphasizing Filipino values and traditions. As a full-service publishing house, we boast a dedicated team of editorial and creative professionals who collaborate with esteemed authors and illustrators in the field. Our educational resources are not only age-appropriate but also culturally relevant, allowing young readers to connect with content that resonates with their experiences and aspirations.

Vibal has also been involved in national campaigns and programs designed to enhance literacy. The founding of IBBY Philippines—the national section of the International Board on Books for Young People—demonstrates our commitment to promoting children’s literature, reading awareness, and better access to quality books. Among IBBY Philippines’ initiatives are “Read With Us!” in partnership with SM Cares’ Book Nook project in its shopping malls, “Book Picnic” with the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.; International Children’s Book Day reading activities in partnership with barangay day care centers, and “Kasama Ka” Campaign in partnership with Vibal Foundation and the Quezon City Public Library—a ​​community-centered reading initiative designed to promote access to books for children with disabilities.

With our rich history and strong focus on literacy, we bring unique value to the educational publishing market, especially with the crucial need to foster reading and literacy among young Filipinos. Our collaborative efforts with educational technology companies, NGOs, and community organizations have allowed us to implement effective literacy programs that reach a wide variety of audiences.

 

Here’s how we can support such literacy projects:

  • Content Development: Our talented team of writers and illustrators, complemented by our extensive network of the country’s top children’s book authors and illustrators, is ready to create engaging storylines and visually captivating materials tailored to young readers.

 

  • Curriculum Integration: We can facilitate the integration of our clients’ materials into existing educational frameworks, ensuring they align with the academic standards and maximizing their effectiveness.

 

  • Training and Workshops: We have extensive experience conducting workshops for teachers and parents, which can be adapted to train community volunteers and stakeholders, equipping them to champion literacy initiatives locally.

 

  • Feedback Mechanisms: Our established network allows us to gather real-time insights from educators and parents, which can help our clients refine and adapt their initiatives for the greatest impact.

 

By leveraging Vibal’s dedication to education and children’s literacy, our partnerships and dedicated projects can spark a lasting love for reading among young Filipinos and contribute to meaningful improvements in literacy rates. Together, we can create and distribute high-quality educational materials that will have a profound and lasting effect on literacy across the Philippines.

Vibal Foundation

Vibal Foundation Incorporated (VFI) is Vibal’s corporate philanthropic arm, envisioned to engage Filipinos in intelligent discussions on Philippine history, culture, and art through its handsomely illustrated books and digital materials.

Founded in 2007 Vibal Foundation’s advocacy is free and open knowledge for everyone. The Foundation nurtures Filipino readers and helps them access Philippine culture and heritage through diverse channels such as literacy programs, open knowledge websites, printed books, and most recently, digital media platforms.

Its corporate social responsibility programs include educational initiatives that advocate reading and literacy while promoting historical and cultural awareness. Among these are free and open-access websites that offer legitimate sources of information for Filipino learners to support the needs of teachers, students, and parents through community and technology literacy programs and grants.

VFI has also been creating strong partnerships with other organizations and entities that work on the same goals of championing literacy and becoming a more effective agent of change. The Foundation also publishes trade books that engage Filipinos in more intellectual discussions, authored by distinguished writers and experts who are passionate about Filipino culture and heritage.

Vibal Foundation’s Filipiniana Clásica series upholds the continuity of the Filipino reading canon with culturally significant books. Académica Filipina+ offers interdisciplinary series that push the boundaries of scholarly publishing with smart and thought-provoking works that explore the Philippine past and present.

The Arte Filipino series pairs innovative scholarship with brilliantly illustrated pages that promote Philippine artistic history and culture, while 50 Shades of Philippine Art brings affordable and concisely written books for the lover of art, whether fine, modern, or folk. Vibal Group’s Professional Publishing lineup encompasses an array of business, self-help, law, and reference books.

Other imprints include Coleccion Iberoasia – the Foundation’s first global publishing imprint offering digital and printed titles available on Amazon. Referencia titles are a collection of brilliantly illustrated reference books for young readers, designed to help nurture the reader’s love for country, their cultural identity, as well as their love for reading. Authored by experts in the field, each title features an in-depth study of each topic with accompanying photographs and illustrations, making it an ideal read for students, scholars, historians, and leisurely readers. The Voyager series is meanwhile dedicated to the study of secret cultures.

New imprints are also set to be launched in 2025, including Vida New Adult, which welcomes readers to stories of life and love. These are tales of “new adults”—those navigating the defining years of 18 to 30, when independence is both thrilling and frightening, and every action has real consequences.

There is also Paradox, Vibal’s imprint for Speculative Fiction, which offers readers the fruits of unfettered imagination. Fantasy, science fiction, and horror celebrate Filipino creativity, simultaneously anchored in the here and now while soaring to far-flung futures and diving deep into the mythic past.

Grafika meanwhile will bring comics and graphic novels by Filipino creations to a wider audience and spark public interest. The imprint will showcase the richness of Philippine literature and aim to bring Filipino comics to the global stage. Grafika firmly believes that comics and graphic novels are powerful tools for depicting history, imagination, and identity.

Paraluman is a collection of the finest novels, stories, poems, and personal essays, written in Filipino, English, and other languages spoken in the Philippines. These works will offer insights into a variety of experiences and reflections—stories that ignite the imagination of both writers and readers, sparking ideas that reveal the depth of the human spirit and emotions. They will reflect the journey of breaking free from restraint, giving birth to new ideas, and weaving together personal aspirations with social awareness—whether it’s a joyful look back (or an intentional letting go) of the past, a shared experience of the present, or a hopeful vision of the future.

Finally, there is Esther, an imprint under the children’s books collection of Vibal and named after foundress Esther A. Vibal. This new collection will highlight the literary and artistic possibilities of children’s books beyond traditional formats in the Philippine publishing scene. It will offer literature that is innovative, awakening, and aesthetically driven, presenting young readers with experiences that challenge conventions, explore diverse perspectives, and embrace the artistic potential of storytelling.

Vibal Studios

Vibal Studios is an all-Filipino full-service agency that offers creative and scalable solutions for all your branding needs. We’ll help you create engaging and innovative campaigns to tell your brand story effectively. Our brand strategy solutions will surely boost your identity, so let’s bring it to the right platforms to drive revenue and better brand equity. We’ll help you come up with ways to creatively execute your ideas and bring them to life.

From concept to execution, leave it to us to put together a strong brand management strategy for you. We offer creative and scalable solutions for all your branding needs. We’ll help you create engaging and innovative campaigns to tell your brand story effectively. Our brand strategy solutions will surely boost your identity, so let’s bring it to the right platforms to drive revenue and better brand equity. We’ll help you come up with ways to creatively execute your ideas and bring them to life.

Our business has since continued to expand, thanks to the growing demand of the fast-growing market. Now, we’ve ventured into the advertising and events industry. Our team is composed of talented and experienced individuals to help you design and creatively execute that dream event you have in mind. We’ll work with you from the early planning stages up to running the show on the event day itself.

We offer the following services that can definitely be tailor-fitted according to your needs and requirements:

  • Brand Establishment
  • Stylescape and Visual Identity
  • Promotional Materials
  • Digital Promotion
  • Website Creation
  • Public Relations
  • Photoshoot
  • Audio-Video Production
  • Photo/Video Coverage
  • Photo/Video Editing
  • Color Grading
  • Motion Graphics
  • Audio Recording
  • Audio Mixing and Mastering
  • Audio Restoration and Clean-up
  • Studio and Equipment Rental
  • Events Management
  • Catering by The Kitchen by Vibal

 

Portfolio

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Our locations

With locations across the Philippines, Vibal Group, Inc. ensures our solutions are accessible and deliver exceptional service wherever you are.

Luzon (Main Office)

1253 G. Araneta Ave. Corner Maria Clara, Quezon City Philippines

Tels. +63 (2) 8580-7400 | 1-800-1000-VIBAL (84225)

Visayas (Branch)

290 Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City

Tel. (032) 887-0802

Mindanao (Branch)

Lot 3, Blk. 33, First Avenue Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City

Tel. (082) 228-9042