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José Ramos was put in charge and asked Socorro to come and work for him. The store was called National Book Store. Despite facing opposition from her family, Socorro married José shortly thereafter. During the Japanese occupation, many of the American books were hidden and the couple mainly sold office supplies, soap, and flip flops.
The history of National Book Store can be traced back to the 1930s. [1] However, the company has been formally established in 1942. Before the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II, José Ramos and Socorro Cáncio-Ramos, rented a small-corner space of a Haberdashery situated at the foot of Escolta Bridge in Santa Cruz, Manila.
Socorro Ramos – entrepreneur and co-founder of National Book Store, the largest bookstore chain in the Philippines; Carmina Villarroel - actress, TV presenter; Gov. Felicisimo T. San Luis - former Provincial Governor of Laguna (1960–1992) Jacinto Vallenzuela - former Mayor (1926–1929) Ariel Magcalas - former Mayor (2007–2010)
Suspected school shooter Salvador Ramos passed the hours talking to strangers online, allegedly carrying on conversations rife with threats and aggression, oftentimes aimed at young women and girls.
The Outstanding Manilan Award, also known as the Outstanding Manilan Medallion of Honor, [1] is conferred annually on recipients in fields including business, communications, diplomacy, finance, public service and spiritual leadership. [1]
Eight months after his last competitive match, Spanish defender Sergio Ramos will resume his illustrious career on another continent. Ramos, who will turn 39 in March, will play for Monterrey of ...
The Outstanding Filipino or TOFIL Award is the honor given by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines to Filipino men and women, 41 years of age and over, whose exemplary achievements are worthy of emulation.
The following is a list of living centenarians (living people who have attained the age of at least 100 years) known for reasons other than just their longevity.For more specific lists of people (living or deceased) who are known for these reasons, see lists of centenarians.